When searching for your new home it is helpful to prioritize features and elements

by needs and wants. This will help you sort through properties on the market

quickly and keep you focused on homes that are worth setting up a showing. You

may have to make some compromises, having your list separated will make it easier

to stay in your price range and eliminate other homes on your list.

Price - Estimate your monthly mortgage payment so you know

how much you can afford and search within your price range.

Property Type - Determine what you’re looking for whether

it’s a townhome, single-family home, or multi-unit.

Property Condition - Are you looking for a new

home or an old home? If you’re hoping to buy a house that

is ready to move into, you’re going to want to search for new

homes. If you’re hoping to spend a little less up front and don’t

mind investing some time and money into your own home

improvements, then maybe an old home is in your future.

Needs - Determine what you need in a home. Ex.) You have

three teenage daughters, so having two bathrooms is essential.

Wants - Determine the things you would like to have in your

home. Ex.) You’ve always wanted a formal dining room. This

isn’t something you NEED in your home, so you may have to live

without it and enjoy your eat-in-kitchen.

Location - Most buyers have an idea of where they

are hoping to live. It could be a certain school district or a

neighborhood. Maybe you want to live close to family,

friends, or your workplace.

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