Home Buyer's Checklist

Print two copies, use the first to examine your current home (likes and dislikes), the second will be for your future home and should be easier to fill out. Be honest and realistic for your price range. Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! Answering these questions should help you focus on what you want, need and require. This checklist also helps me learn about you and show you homes fitting your criteria.

Absolutely RequiredFairly Important Not Important Would like to have
number of bedrooms
number of baths
Eat-in kitchen
Dining room
Family room
Laundry Room
Office / Den
Basement
Patio
Garage
Carport
Additional Storage
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Central Air
Fireplace
Cable
Electric
Gas
Telephone
The Styles
Single Family circle prefered choice(s)
Split level One story Two story
Attached housing
Duplex Townhouse Condo

Other wants/ needs




HOW YOU DEFINE "HOME" CHECKLIST
Please answer these questions: (use two sheets if more than person is buying) I suggest that you do this exercise separately, then discuss your answers to find a consensus.

I regard my home primarily as a place
____ to relax and be myself,
____ to entertain,
____ to raise a family.

True or false:
___1. The inside of the house is more important than the neighborhood.
___2. The neighborhood is more important than the house itself.
___3. I would live in a smaller, less perfect house, if it was in a more desirable neighborhood.
___4. I would live on a busy street, or a slightly less desirable neighborhood if I could find just the right house.
___5. I am handy and would be willing to make some repairs if I could save some money on the purchase.
___6. I would be willing to make some sacrifices to buy a house.
___7. I grew up in a family - owned home.
___8. I have never bought a home before.
___9. I would be willing to buy whatever I can afford now, and move up in a few years.
___10. If I can't get what I want in a house, I'll stay in my apartment.
___11. I'll probably need to get advice from a friend or family member before I make this decision.
___12. I'm buying a home as a place to live.
___13. I'm buying a home to repair and resell.
___14. I'm buying a home to keep as a rental.

REALITY CHECK (circle answers)
A. I am currently living in a:
___single family home, ___duplex, ___townhouse, ___condo, ___apartment
B. I currently ____own _____am renting.
C. I would like to be in my new home within
___60 days, ___90 days, ___6 months, ___one year.
D. Do you anticipate any income changes within 3 years?
___Increase, ___Decrease
E. Do you anticipate any changes in family size within 3 years?
___Increase, ___Decrease, ___None