What does your future home look like? Where is it located? As you hunt down your dream home, consult this list to evaluate properties and keep your priorities top of mind. 

□                    Neighborhoods

What neighborhoods do you prefer?

□                    Schools

What school systems do you want to be near?

□                    Transportation

How close must the home be to these amenities:

• Public transportation                
• Airport
• Expressway
• Neighborhood shopping
• Schools
• Other

□                    Home Style

·         What architectural style(s) of homes do you prefer?

·         Do you want to buy a home, condominium, or townhome?

·         Would you like a one-story or two-story home?

·         How many bedrooms must your new home have?

·         How many bathrooms must your new home have?

□                    Home Condition

·         Do you prefer a new home or an existing home?

·         If you’re looking for an existing home, how old of a home would you consider?

·         How much repair or renovation would you be willing to do?

·         Do you have special needs that your home must meet?

□                    Home Features 

Please circle one of the choices: Must Have, Would Like, Willing to Compromise, Not Important

Front yard            Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important                          

Back yard             Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Garage ( __ cars)  Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Patio/Deck           Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Pool                      Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Family room        Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Formal living room   Must Have        Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Formal dining room  Must Have     Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Eat-in kitchen      Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Laundry room     Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important    

Finished basement   Must Have        Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Attic                      Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Fireplace              Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Spa in bath          Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Air conditioning  Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Wall-to-wall carpet  Must Have        Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Wood floors        Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important 

Great view           Must Have            Would Like         Willing to Compromise        Not Important

 □                    Other notes:

 

Reprinted from REALTOR® magazine (REALTOR.org/realtormag) with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.