Due Diligence

Statistical Data Schools
 Employment
 Crime
 Occupancy - owner occupied, rental units, vacancy rate
Infrastructure Transportation - road type, Public, Private, Paved, Curb/gutter, sidewalk
 Electricity - overhead, underground, co-op, rates
 Gas - natural, underground, propane
 Cable, Telecom - dsl, cell
 Street Lights
 Describe common elements and recreational facilities:
Sellers Records Seller's property condition disclosure
 Building Features & Specifications
 Copy of home warranty
 Survey
 Utilities - locate and test well and septic systems
 Title Insurance Com.
 Hazard Insurance Com.
 Fire District Stats
 Termite Warranty
 Flood Insurance
 PUD, Subdivision, Home Owners Association:
County Records Tax Card
 Valuation Details
 Tax Bill and Receipts of Payment
 County Deed Records
 General Warranty Deed
 Covenants & Restrictions
 Easements
 Plat Map
 Building & Lot Measurements
 Financial Information
 Deed of Trust, liens
 Assessments
 Judgements
Inspections General Private ASHI
 termite
 survey
 water
 sewer
 lead paint
 radon
 moisture, mold
 asbestos
 oil tanks
Appraisal Growth rate Rapid Stable Slow  
 Property Values  Increasing Stable Declining
 Supply / Demand  Shortage In balance Over supply
 Marketing time  Under 3 mos. 3-6 mos. Over 6 mos.
 Factors that affect the marketability of the properties in the neighborhood  
Proximity to employment and amenities, employment stability, appeal to market, etc
 Condition of the improvements depreciation (physical, functional, and external), repairs needed
 quality of construction, remodeling/additions, etc
environmental conditions  hazardous wastes, toxic substances, present in the improvements, on the site, or in the immediate vicinity
 Location Analysis - County Planning
 Zoning Verification compliance - nonconforming, grandfathered, illegal, none
 Subdivision Regulations
 Area Development Trends
 Flood Plains
 Environmental Sites
 Neighborhood boundaries and characteristics
 Predominant Land Use, % Land use change  
 Location - Urban Suburban Rural  
 Built up - Over 75% 25-75% Under 25%  
 Topography  
 Site Elements - Corner Lot
 Highest & Best Use