Checklist to get the home that fits your family.

A.    LOT

1. What is your preferred location?

2. Size/Dimensions of the lot.
3. Do you want egress, daylight or walkout elevation?
4. Special features (views, water, trees, and adjacent property).
5. Owner requirements (views, driveway access, other)

B. House - General Requirements

1. Square footage.

2. Type of Home (Ranch, Two story, Foyer, split level or  1 ½ story
3. Preferred  architectural style
4. If two-story, how many staircases and location.
5. Basement Yes___ No____
6. Preferred exterior materials/colors.
7. Window style preferences.
8. Door style preferences (4-panel, 6-panel, solid-core, hollow-core, etc.)
9. How many garages

10. Special garage requirements (location, storage, hobby area, other
11. Number / location of baths

12. Number of bedrooms / location

13. Bonus or special room requirements
14. Number of fireplaces/locations

15. Preferred laundry room location
16. Security system and/or intercom
17. Deck or Patio Size

18. Style and material for deck/patio

C. ROOM - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

 Foyer:
- Size
- Style
- Ceiling Height
- Size of furniture

 Living Room
- Size
- Location
- Ceiling Height
- Formal or informal
-Furniture L/R must accommodate

 Dining Room:
- Size
- Location
- Ceiling Height
- Formal or informal

- Kitchen
- Size
- Location
- Ceiling Height
- Prefer dinette area in kitchen

Which of the following best describes you?

- Quick/simple meals
- Large groups
- Family Dinners
- Gourmet meals
- Will you eat most family meals here
- Do you prefer an island or a peninsula
- Seating availability at island/peninsula
- Describe the type of appliances you prefer
- What material should countertops be
- What material should floors be
- Style, color, and configuration of kitchen cabinets
- Do you want a desk in or near the kitchen
- Do you want a walk-in pantry
- Any special kitchen lighting
- Other kitchen requirements

Family Room or Great Room:

- Preference
- Size
- Ceiling Height/Vaulted
- Should FR/GR be open to kitchen?
- F/R same level or step down
- Fireplace or wood stove? Style & Desired location
- Will main TV be located in F/R? Location
- Is wet bar desired?

Library or Home Office

- Preference
- Size
- Location (1^st flr, 2^nd flr, front/back)
- Special built-ins
- Any special wiring
- How will it be used

Master Bedroom:

- Size
- Location
- Ceiling Height/Vaulted
- Access to patio or deck
- Fireplace
- Sitting area
- Need adjacent exercise, hobby or nursery area
- Closet requirements
- Closet access from B/R, Bath or Dressing area
-Furniture to accommodate

Master Bathroom:

- Size
- Ceiling Height/Vaulted
- Bath tub style & size (whirlpool, soaking, raised, etc.) 
- Separate area for toilet and/or shower
- Shower style (size, open access, special heads)
- His/hers or double sinks
- Height of sinks
- Countertop material
- Vanities or pedestal
- Linen closet space
- Special needs or desires

Secondary Bedrooms

- How many
- Sizes
- Locations
- Bathroom accommodations (shared, separate)

1st Floor Bathroom

- Powder room or full bath
- Location

Porch or Sun Room

- Size
- Location
- Describe how it will be used

EXTERIOR FEATURES

          -Landscaping

            -Sidewalk - Type/style

            -Special outside features

Peggy S. Harmeyer

Coldwell Banker Mid America Group, REALTORS®

1003 8^th St. SW

Altoona, Ia 50009

515-208-8132

Peggy@PeggyHarmeyer.com

Licensed in the State of Iowa

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