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Property Wish List

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Real Estate Agent with Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado EA1321548

Property Wish List

In an earlier post entitled, First Time Homebuyer Tips on Purchasing,  I stated that a buyer should figure out what their wants and needs are in a home.  Some of the items I have on the list that I give buyers to fill out include the following:

# of bedrooms

# of bathrooms

size of home

style of home

age of home

any formal living spaces required ( ie, dining room, living room)

type of home ( ie, single family, condo, etc.)

near certain locations ( ie, schools, churches, their employment, transportation)

appliances needed

fix up or move-in condition

if fix up, how much?

amenities preferred/required

You get the idea.  The list is designed so that the buyer thinks about what they want and don't run you all over town.  The list will prompt the buyer to think about what they will require and what they would like to have if they can afford it.  It also may prompt the buyer to think of other things that are important to them (like they need a home that has large rooms because they have huge over sized furniture or special fenced in yard, etc.) or other items that can help you do your research.  By using a wants and needs type form, it will open a better line of communication of what the buyer is wanting to find.

 

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Keller Williams Real Estate, LLC

Broker Associate, CNE, CRS, GRI, SFR

Servicing buyers and sellers in the Denver metro area since 1993

Three easy ways to contact me:

email me directly Dawn@downhomeindenver.com

visit my website to search for homes or find the value of what your home is currently worth visit: www.DownHomeInDenver.com

call or text me directly on my cell: 303-332-8025

The choice is yours.  Let my expertise work for you!  Servicing the Denver Metro area/ Aurora, Centennial, Denver, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Lone Tree and Parker

*** Voted one of Denver's 2011, 2012 & 2013 "FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE AGENTS" by an independent survey of recent homebuyers to find the best in client satisfaction.***

                                               

 

Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Dawn...I needed a few points and then I saw a friendly face...I thought I would stop in and say hey........

thanks

Jun 09, 2010 12:47 PM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I've been using a similar list that my buyers and I keep revising as we see homes. It really does help to narrow the focus and help us to better help our clients.

Jun 09, 2010 12:58 PM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Thanks for stopping by, Richie

Craig ~ it really does help us in the narrowing down process.

 

Jun 09, 2010 01:14 PM
John Thomas
E3 Green HOMES - Boulder, CO
EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA

Great summary Dawn, thanks. The buying process would go much smoother for everyone if buyer clients would first take the time to sort out their needs and priorities.

Jun 09, 2010 01:29 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Great list.  If they can make the list the "wants" and then the "have to haves" it also helps them to focus.  

Jun 09, 2010 02:05 PM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

John ~ I have been using this for over 15 years.  It really makes for a smoother search.

Susan ~ I agree.

Jun 09, 2010 05:17 PM
Olympus Executive Realty Inc.
Olympus Executive Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
Home Of The Top Producers

Dawn, thank you for your post and tips on your

Jun 09, 2010 07:06 PM
Adam Malachi
A 2 Z Realty LLC - Castle Rock, CO
QSC,CDPE,CIPS,CNE,CRB,CRS,GRI,MRE,SFR

Hello Lucky Dawn ~

Excellent post! Great wish list! We all need to know what are the buyer's need and want, and then revise that list accordingly!

Thank for sharing!

Adam

Jun 10, 2010 05:04 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Dawn....I think having a list of wants and needs helps the buyer focus on what is important and makes our job easier when searching for property to show.  Buyers often change their requirements after they see a few houses, but you have a good start.

cosmic cow

Jun 10, 2010 05:08 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Thanks Vick

Adam ~ we always need to adjust it - you are right.

Carra ~anything that makes our job easier is always a welcome thing

 

Jun 10, 2010 05:53 AM
Olympus Executive Realty Inc.
Olympus Executive Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
Home Of The Top Producers

Another great blog that has paid off, You have taught me some good lessons!

Jun 12, 2010 05:34 PM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Thanks again, Vick!

Jun 13, 2010 04:02 AM