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First-Time Home Buyer Checklist

Use a free first time home buyer checklist to organize affordability, mortgage documents, education requirements, tours, offers, and closing tasks.

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Interactive buying a home checklist

Check off tasks, add notes, add custom sub-items, and keep progress visible as you move from planning to closing.

Manage saved properties

Add listing URLs, pricing, estimated taxes, insurance, HOA fees, beds, baths, square footage, status, and notes.

Validate homes with reports

Run or link HomeDecisionLab Home Analysis Reports so your property decision is connected to your checklist.

Helpful structure for a first purchase

The checklist includes mortgage prep, homebuyer education prompts, budget guardrails, property notes, and report links so first-time buyers can stay organized.

How it works

Create a free account, choose The Home Buyer Checklist, set your buyer type and timeline, then track tasks online as your search changes.

Checklist preview

Mortgage preparation, home criteria, property tours, Home Analysis validation, offer strategy, inspection, appraisal, Closing Disclosure, final walk-through, closing day, and the first 30 days.

Print or download

Use the checklist online, open a print-friendly page, or save a copy for closing, inspection follow-ups, and final walk-through notes.

Property tracking

Save homes you are considering, track status from saved to toured to offer, add listing details, and keep property notes tied to your checklist.

HomeDecisionLab validation

When a property becomes serious, run or link a Home Analysis Report so affordability, risk flags, cash-to-close, and total cost assumptions stay connected to the checklist.

FAQ

Is the Home Buyer Checklist free?

Yes. The Home Buyer Checklist is free for registered HomeDecisionLab users.

Can I add my own checklist items?

Yes. You can add custom items, notes, sub-items, and delete anything that does not apply.

Can I track properties inside the checklist?

Yes. You can save properties, add notes, track status, and link a Home Analysis Report.

Can I print the checklist?

Yes. The checklist has a print-friendly view and browser print/save option.

Is this only for first-time buyers?

No. It supports first-time buyers, repeat buyers, buyers selling a current home, relocation buyers, and more.