What does your future home look like?

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 thoughts?

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