The property you buy will be much more than a house; it will be your home. The following questions can help you describe the things that are most important to you in your ideal home and neighborhood.

1. How far along are you in the homefinding process (just thinking about the possibility of buying a home, or definitely committed to making a move)? How long have you been looking for a home?

2. Why are you contemplating the purchase of a home at this time?

3. What is your time frame? Is there a definite time by which you must be settled in your new home?

4. Who will be included in the homefinding and buying decisions?

5. Have you ever purchased a home before? If so, how many, and how recently?

6. Thinking of previous homefinding experiences, what were the most positive features of those experiences? If you have never bought a home before, what are you looking forward to most in the experience?

7. Were there any unpleasant features of your previous homefinding experiences that you hope to avoid this time? If you are buying your first home, are there any problems or concerns you are worried about?

8. How do you plan to handle the financing of your new home? Are you aware of your financing options?

9. What are your expectations of me as your real estate professional? What specific services and support do you expect?