This real estate blog will let you dream a bit. 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 prioritize and make the shopping process less time consuming. The large number of active and "For Sale" homes we are experiencing presently may lend itself to finding many of these "ideal" priorities incorporated in many of the homes in your area. Also, an article published on CNNMoney.com on March 5th, states that," Home values have declined across the country, giving homebuyers the best buys they've had since 2004..." http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/04/real_estate/markets_less_overvalued/index.htm?cnn=yes So let's go!
•How close do you need to be to: (a) public transportation _______ (b) schools _______
(c) airport _______ (d) expressway _______ (e) neighborhood shopping _______
(f) other_______?
•What neighborhoods would you prefer?
•What school systems do you want to be near?
•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 | | |
View | | |
Light (windows) | | |
Shade | | |
Now go to: http://www.mattheckerhomes.com/ and receive your FREE custom Buyer Profile Service that will make your entire home searching process seamless and simple!
MH
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Matt,
This is a great idea. I think I will try to put this together for my local market if you don't mind.
Steve