Property Wish List

Property Wish List

Your Property Wish List

When you are searching for a home, it is a good idea to evaluate ahead of time what your priorities are.

Review this list, have everyone in your household fill one out. Discuss it with each other and remember to keep it handy and update it as you go through your homebuying process.

You’ll begin to understand more clearly what appeals to you and what does not, once you get out there and start viewing properties in person.

Here are some questions to get your homebuying process started:

Neighborhoods

What kinds of neighborhoods do you prefer? Suburban, Urban, Rural? Newer, Older? There are many kinds of areas.

Schools

What school systems do you want to be near? Keep in mind, even if you don’t have kids, this effects resale.

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















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