The Basics
1. What part of town (or country) do you want to live
in?
2. What price range would you consider? No less than
__________ but no more than
3. Are schools a factor and, if so, what do you need
to take into consideration (e.g., want
specific school system, want kids to be able to walk to
school, etc.)?
4. Do you want an older home or a newer home (less
than 5 years old)?
5. What kind of houses would you be willing to see?
- One story
- 2 story
- split foyer
- bi-level
- tri-level
- townhouse
- condo
- mobile home
6. What style house appeals to you most?
- contemporary
- traditional
- southwestern
- colonial
- no preference
7. How much renovation would you be willing to do?
8. Do you have to be close to public transportation?
9. Do you have any physical needs that must be met,
such as wheelchair access?
10. Do you have any animals that will require special
facilities? If so, what?
11. The Lot
- Large yard (1 acre or more)
- Small yard (less than 1 acre)
- Fenced yard
- Garage
- Carport
- Patio/deck
- Pool
- Outdoor spa
- Extra parking
- Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.)
- Special view Of what?
The Interior
12. How many bedrooms must you have? would you like
to have?
13. How many bathrooms do you want?
14. How big would you like your house to be (square
feet)?
15. What features do you want to have in your house?
- Air conditioning
- Wall-to-wall carpet
- Ceramic tile
- Hardwood floors
- Eat-in kitchen
- Separate dining room
- Formal living room
- Family room
- Greatroom
- Separate den or library
- Basement
- Separate laundry room
- Fireplace
- Workshop
- No interior steps
- “In-law” apartment
- Spa in bathroom
- Lots of windows (light)
Community features
16. Do you want to live in an area with a Community
Association?
17. What else do you want in your community?
- Community pool
- Golf course
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Gated community
- or doorman
- Clubhouse/activities
18. Are there any other special features or needs
that you must consider when you’re looking
for a home? |
