While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you set your priorities and make the shopping process less time consuming.

What neighborhoods would you prefer?

What school systems do you want to be near?

How close do you need to be to: (a) public transportation (b) schools (c) airport (d) expressway (e) neighborhood shopping (f) other?

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

Do you want a one story or two-story house?

How old a home would you consider?

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

Do you have special facilities or needs that your home must meet?

Do you require a fenced yard or other amenities for your pets?

Prioritize each of these options into
Must have
Would Prefer

Yard (at least_________)

Garage (size________)

Patio/Deck

Pool

Bedrooms (number_________)

Bathrooms (number_________)

Family room

Formal living room

Formal dining room

Eat-in kitchen

Laundry room

Basement

Attic

Fireplace

Spa in bath

Air conditioning

Wall-to-wall carpet

Hardwood floors

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Light (windows)