House Hunting Checklist for Mississauga Homes

When your Mississauga Ontario real estate agents begin the search for your perfect home, you may find yourself at the doorstep of many suitors. Weed out the Mississauga homes that cannot meet your standards by keeping this House Hunting Checklist by your side.

• The Home’s Exterior
• The Home’s Interior
• Community
• Local Neighbourhood

Home Location:  _____________________________________________________
Address:  ____________________________________________________________
Asking Price:  ________________________________________________________
Annual Property Taxes:  ______________________________________________
Mortgage Terms:  ____________________________________________________
Zoning Restrictions (ask the REALTOR®):  _______________________________

The Home’s Exterior

Lot Details

• Lot size/shape: __________________
• Landscaping condition: good/moderate/poor
• Position of home on lot (compass directions):______________
• Driveway: private/shared
• General lot condition: good/moderate/poor
• Front yard: sm/med/lg
• Side yard: sm/med/lg
• Rear yard: sm/med/lg
• Mature trees, shrubs, etc: yes/no
• Curb appeal: good/moderate/poor
• Condition of walkways: good/moderate/poor

Structure Details

• Number of stories: 1/2/3/4
• Type of home: _________________
• Siding: brick/brick veneer/wood/aluminum/combination
• Condition of siding & paint: good/moderate/poor
• Garage: attached/detached/one-car/two-car
• Parking: uncovered/one paid space/ two paid spaces
• Front porch: covered/enclosed
• Fenced front yard: yes/no
• Fenced backyard: yes/no
• Eaves troughs and downspouts: good/moderate/poor
• Patio/deck: good/moderate/poor
• Swimming pool: above/below/indoor/outdoor/none
• General pool condition: good/moderate/poor
• Storage shed: yes/no
• Type of roof: _________________
• General roof condition: good/moderate/poor
• Recent roof repairs: yes/no
• Repair Receipts: yes/no
• Roof Age: ____________
• Type of foundation: raised well above ground/visible cracks

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The Home’s Interior

Doors & Windows

• Windows: single pane/thermopane
• General window condition: good/moderate/poor
• Door locks/latches work: yes/no

Kitchen

• General size/colours: __________________
• Eat-in area: yes/no
• Cooking food/prep island: yes/no
• Sufficient cupboard space: yes/no
• Sufficient counter space: yes/no
• Countertop type/condition: __________________
• Floor type/condition: _____________________
• Pantry: yes/no
• Sink: single/double
• Appliances included: yes/no
• General appliance condition: good/moderate/poor

Family/Living Room

• Fireplace: yes/no
• Living room floor type/condition: __________________
• Separate dining room: yes/no
• Dining room floor type/condition: ___________________

Other Home Details

• Square footage: ____________
• Foyer closet: yes/no
• Soundproof & fireproof shared walls: yes/no

Bathrooms

• No. of Bathrooms: _______
• Ensuite bathroom: yes/no
• Floor type/condition: ___________

Bedrooms

• No. of Bedrooms: _______
• Floor type/condition: _____________
• Closets: yes/no

Basement

• Adequate headroom: yes/no
• Finished: yes/no
• Door to outside: yes/no
• Utility area (laundry): yes/no
• Storage areas: yes/no
• Cracks in walls/floor: yes/no
• Drained or sump pump: ____________
• Evidence of flood/moisture: yes/no
• Recent renovations: yes/no
• General condition: ____________

Electrical System

• General condition: __________
• Sufficient outlets: yes/no
• Amperage: __________
• Switches: fuses/circuit breakers
• Wiring: aluminum/copper wiring
• Meets current codes: yes/no

Plumbing

• Copper pipes: yes/no
• Signs of leaks: yes/no
• Recent repairs: yes/no
• Age: ________
• Meets current codes: yes/no

Water Service

• Source: city/well
• Well: dug/drilled
• Does well ever run dry: yes/no
• Capacity: ______
• Age of pump: _____
• Size of feeder line from well to house: ________
• Water agreement: yes/no
• Water quality tested for potability: yes/no

Sewage/Septic System

• Type: sewage/septic
• Where’s septic field: _______
• Holding tank & system recently checked: yes/no

Heating

• Type: oil/gas/electric/steam/baseboard/heat pump/combination
• Age: _____
• Output: _____
• Recent repairs: ______

Air Conditioning

• Type: window/central
• Age: _____
• Size: ______
• Recent repairs: _______

Hot Water Heater

• Contract: leased/owned
• Type: gas/electric
• No. of gallons: _______
• Efficiency: ________
• Age: ________

Insulation:

• Type: ______
• Rating: _______
• Asbestos or UFFI: yes/no

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Community

Check all that apply. Close to:

• Schools
• City services (fire/police/hospital)
• Medical (doctor, dentist)
• Shopping (grocery, pharmacy)
• Parks
• Playgrounds
• Day care
• Recreation/community centre
• Public swimming pool
• Public tennis courts
• Golf course
• Skating arena
• Hockey arena
• Restaurants
• Gas station
• Theatres
• Public library
• Major roads/highways
• Places of worship
• Possible problems: train tracks/congestion/on busy or noisy main road

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Local Neighbourhood

Check all that apply:

• Urban/suburban/rural
• Older/newer
• Type of homes: ________
• Age group of homeowners: __________
• Quiet streets
• Adequate street lights
• Visible power/telephone lines
• Well-cared for homes/yards
• Sidewalks
• General condition:
• Space between homes
• Adequate street parking/overnight parking restrictions
• Possible problems: poorly maintained roads

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