Home Buying "needs" and "wants"

Before you start your search for the perfect home, it is important that you make a realistic "shopping list" in attempt to narrow your choices of properties. Hunting for a home can be a time consuming process, especially if you have not determined in advance the parameters of your search. Do not make the mistake of misinterpreting your WANT as a NEED.

Take some time to evaluate just what you NEED and what you WANT first.

Example of Needs

- Enough square footage for comfortable living for you and your family

- Enough bedrooms to accommodate your family

- Adequate number of bathrooms

- Garage and/or basement for storage needs

- Lot size to accommodate children/pets

- Proximity to a specific school

- Main floor living versus multi-level living

Example of Wants

- Carpeting color, paint color, exterior color etc.

- Wood flooring, ceramic tile flooring

- Bay windows

- Built-in entertainment center

- Finished basement

- Skylights

- A view

- Specific brands of appliances