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What do I need to tell my Realtor so I find the perfect home and area which fits my needs?

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Real Estate Agent with La Rosa Realty, LLC. SL3246400

There are many factors you should share with your Realtor to ensure he/she is focused on what is appealing to you.  Some questions to ask yourself and share the answers with your Realtor are:

  1. What size (number of bed/baths), type of home (condo/townhome/detached home) are you looking for?  If detached home, is one with a pool important?
  2. What is your price point?
  3. Are you looking for a home which is ready to move in or would you consider distressed properties which may require work?
  4. What are you looking for in a community?
  5. Are you hoping to be within certain distance from certain attractions, parks, downtown/city life, access to major highways, or other specific landmarks?
  6. If working, what is the driving distance you'd prefer to be from your job? 
  7. What academics/sports are you looking for local schools if you have children?
  8. Other ammenties/features that are helpful to know - Golf community?  Gated community? 55+ community?

This is not a full list of what your Realtor may ask but it's a good range to get you started. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact me at -

Cathy Starkweather
Realtor and Vacation Home Specialist
01.407.274.8476
cathy@jerrybarker.com

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Cathy Starkweather
Realtor & Investment/Vacation Home Specialist

1420 Celebration Blvd., Suite 100, Celebration, FL 34747
01.407.274.8476 / cathystarkweather@gmail.com
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Comments (8)

Rob Marken
Bend River Realty - Bend, OR
25+ years experience in Bend

What excellent questions. All of these points would really help a buyer and a buyers agent when navigating property. Thanks for sharing. 

Jan 16, 2015 10:40 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Cathy, Congrats on your first post!

After getting the list of "must haves" I find that many buyers change their minds about what is important to them once you start showing them properties. 

Jan 16, 2015 10:45 PM
Nedy Blanchard
Dalton Wade Real Estate Group - Kissimmee, FL
GRI, CDPE, SFR, Broker Associate

Great post and guide for buyers to follow.  Congrats and have a super weekend!

Jan 16, 2015 10:52 PM
Odaly Victorio
Team Victorious at Keller Williams Realty - Jupiter, FL
Marketing Expert

Answering these questions can save everyone time.  As you know the 'perfect' home can sell while everyone figures out the definition of the 'perfect' home.

Jan 16, 2015 11:38 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Cathy,  I hand out a question and answer sheet and it works great for buyers.  One question I have is which room do you spend the most time in your current place.

Jan 17, 2015 10:30 AM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Hi Cathy, welcome to Activerain!  Great list of questions to get a buyer thinking about what they really need. 

Jan 17, 2015 10:44 AM
Cathy Starkweather
La Rosa Realty, LLC. - Celebration, FL

HI Will, that's a terrific question for buyers as well... thank you for sharing!

Jan 17, 2015 09:43 PM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Great list you put together there! Welcome to ActiveRain, and best of luck to you, keep up the posting!

Jan 18, 2015 10:59 PM