Your experience as a homeowner has
probably given you a good idea of what features you like and don't
like in a house. Your personal tastes and those of your family,
are what will inspire your choice of homes, so the first step is
to recognize those preferences and make sure you start your home
search with everyone's needs in mind. Even if you're taking the
"I'll know it when I see it" approach to selecting a home, it's
helpful to think about what features are most important to you.
Begin by asking yourself some leading questions, and understanding
the priorities of everyone who will share the house with you. Use
this wish list to help clarify what you value most in a home, and
give more direction to your search.
1. What age home would you like?
Older Home
New Home
Other
2. What style of home appeals to
you most?
Ranch
Traditional
Two Story
Split Level
Contemporary
Manufactured Home
Other
3. What type of construction do
you prefer?
Wood Siding
Vinyl Siding
Stucco
Stone
Brick
Aluminum Siding
Other
4. What size lot are you looking for?
Small
Medium
Large
Not Important
5. How many bedrooms do you need?
1-2
2-3
3-5
Other
6. How many bathrooms do you need?
1-2
2-3
3+
Other
7. Is having a separate laundry
room important to you?
Yes
No
8. Is having a separate dining
room important to you?
Yes
No
9. Is having a fireplace important to you?
Yes
No
10. Is having a garage important to you?
Yes
No
11. If having a garage is important to you, do you want a
1 Car
2 Car
3 Car
Attached
Garage with Workshop
Detached
12. Is central air conditioning an important feature to you?
Yes
No
13. Do you prefer gas, oil
or electric heat?
Gas
Oil
Electric
Doesn't Matter
14. Do you need a fenced yard?
Yes
No
15. Is it important to be near public transportation?
Yes
No
16. Do you want to be in a specific school district?
Yes
No
17. How close do you want to be to your place of employment?
