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Before You Buy

Before you even think about buying a home make sure you know exactly what you can't live without and what you can sacrifice. Below are a few questions to get you thinking about what kind of house you would like, what features are must haves and what kind a atmosphere you would like to live in. Go ahead - find the home of YOUR dreams.

The Basics

  • 1. What part of town (or country) do you want to live in?
  • 2. What price range would you consider?
  • 3. Are schools a factor and, if so, what do you need to take into consideration (e.g. specific school system, wanting your 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 or condo, mobile home...)?
  • 6. What style house appeals to you most?
  • 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?

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  • 11. What amenities would you like to have at your new home (e.g. large yard, fenced yard, garage, pool, shed/barn, patio/deck, outdoor spa...)?
  • 12. How many bedrooms must you have? How many 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 (e.g. air conditioning, ceramic tile, carpet, hardwood floors, family room, fireplace, workshop, basement, etc...)?
  • 16. Do you want to live in an area with a Community Association?
  • 17. What else do you want in your community (e.g. community pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, gated community, clubhouse, etc...)?
  • 18. Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you're looking for a home?

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