Home Buyer Checklist

Comanche County Home Buyer List

It’s a given that house hunters – whether new to the process or experienced homeowners – want to buy their ideal house. And, it’s easy to get lost in the choices with all the homes in Lawton, Oklahoma that look like possibilities (list price, location, etc.).

To help you narrow your “possibilities” list from the computer to the list of places you visit, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Put an emphasis on the items that are most important to you. It’ll help you put things in line and use true to life ways to measure the homes you’re seeing. Filling in this list, you’ll be able to compare and contrast the characteristics of up to three homes. Click here to print this page.

Buying a home is a huge investment. We can give you home buying tips on choosing the place that’s going to be your next home. Contact us and we can help you get on the right track to the home of your dreams.
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Comanche County Address
Asking Price $ $ $
Real Estate Taxes $ $ $
The Neighborhood
Miles Away From the Job
Near Schools
Miles Away From Shopping
Minutes Away From Highways
Minutes Away From Train Stations
Close to Hospitals
Minutes Away From Churches
Garbage Collection
Street Lights
Kid Friendly
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained
Amount of Traffic
Playgrounds
Neighbors’ Properties Well-Maintained
Major Appliances Installed
Neighborhood Rules
Near 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
Quality of Roof
Foundation Condition
General Exterior Quality
Garage Size
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 Areas
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 Area
Finished Basement
Attic
Sump Pump / Drainage
Connected to Sewer System
Patio / Deck
Backyard Fence
Curb Appeal
Property Boundaries
Safety (dead bolts, detectors)
Building Code
Compliance
Ability to Renovate / Expand Home