🏡 THE LAND & HOMESITE SELECTION CHECKLIST

A Practical Guide for Purpose-Driven Homebuyers

The Land & Homesite Selection Checklist is SaddleBrookeLife’s signature tool designed to help buyers, investors, and landowners evaluate land with clarity and confidence. Whether you're preparing to build, buy, or invest, this guide ensures you make smart, informed decisions—before the foundation is ever poured.

Built from real-world experience, this checklist outlines every key factor that affects the livability, legality, and long-term value of a property.

What’s Inside

1. Location & Position

• Sunlight orientation (south/east-facing benefits)

• Access to roads, schools, parks, and trails

• Cell reception and internet availability

• Neighborhood safety and traffic flow

2. Utilities

• Power connection costs and solar readiness

• Water source (well or city)

• Sewer vs. septic system viability

• Internet and cable options in rural areas

3. Legal & Zoning Considerations

• Zoning regulations and HOA restrictions

• Easements, water/mineral rights

• Flood zones and environmental risks

• Property tax details and exemptions

4. Land Characteristics

• Topography, slope, and soil strength

• Nearby land use and future development

• Visual privacy and tree coverage

• Suitability for solar installations

5. Final Review Steps

• Visiting at different times of day

• Reviewing GIS maps and weather factors

• Talking to real estate or land experts

• Aligning land choice with your long-term vision

Why This Checklist Matters

For most people, buying land is a once-in-a-lifetime decision. Skipping due diligence can lead to legal disputes, hidden costs, or a poor site match for your lifestyle or values. This checklist helps prevent regret and ensures your land aligns with your goals—whether that’s quiet retirement, family growth, or long-term investment.

Ideal For

• First-time land buyers needing clarity

• Retirees downsizing to a peaceful property

• Builders and developers preparing for modular builds

• Families looking for long-term legacy land

• Investors evaluating off-grid or rural parcels

“Before you pick your paint colors, pick your land with clarity.”

— The SaddleBrooke Team