Torrance, California Home Buyer: Things to Look For The biggest source of capital you'll have in Torrance, California is your property. With that decision comes a lot of careful decision-making when it comes to deciding on a home to live in. Using the Home Buyer's Checklist below will help you wade through all of the characteristics of two or three houses and helps you get down to what you really want as a first-time home buyer. So, to help you narrow down your "likes" list from the computer to the list of places you tour, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Put an emphasis on the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's attributes into perspective and use realistic ways to measure the houses you've been picking out. Keeping this list handy, you'll be able to judge the attributes of up to three houses. Click here to print this page. Buying a house is a new experience, but not an easy decision. 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Home Buyer Checklist 1 2 3 Property Address Asking Price $ $ $ Real Estate Taxes $ $ $ The Area Close to Work Miles Away From Schools Close to Shopping Near Highways Near Bus Stops Near Physicians Minutes Away From Churches Garbage Collection Street Lights Sidewalks Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained Heavy Traffic Walking / Biking Trails Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained Major Appliances Installed HOA Rules Miles Away From Airports / Trains Area Zoned Residential Near Industry Proposed Special Assessments Green-Friendly Neighborhood The Home Age of House No. of Stories Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding Roof Quality Foundation Quality General Exterior Condition Multi-Car Garage No. of Bathrooms No. of Closets No. of Bedrooms Oil, Gas or Electric Heat Insulation Central Air Conditioning Energy-Conservation Features Age of Heating System Age of Water Heater Capacity of Water Heater Age of Electrical Wiring Plumbing Condition Estimated Water Bill $ $ $ Estimated Heating Bill $ $ $ Estimated Electric Bill $ $ $ Living Room Fireplace Separate Dining Area Family Room Carpeting - No. of Rooms Eat-In Kitchen Refrigerator Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) Garbage Disposal Dishwasher Broken / Drafty Windows Storm Windows / Screens Washer / Dryer Outlets Laundry Space Converted Basement Attic Sump Pump / Drainage Connected to Sewer System Patio / Deck Backyard Fence Curb Appeal Property Boundaries Security (dead bolts, detectors) Building Code Compliance Ability to Expand / Expand Home Looking to Buy? 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