The Basics

1. What part of town (or country) do you want to live in?

2. What price range would you consider? No less than $__________, but no more than $__________

3. Are schools a factor and, if so, what do you need to take into consideration (e.g., want specific school system, want 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?

• Contemporary
• Traditional
• Colonial
• European
• No preference

7. How much renovation would you be willing to do?

• A lot
• A little
• None!

8. Do you have to be close to public transportation?

• Yes
• No

9. Do you have any physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access?

• yes
• no

10. Do you have any animals that will require special facilities?

• yes
• no
• If so, what?

11. The Lot - Must Have / Would Like to Have

• Large yard (1 acre or more)
• Small yard (less than 1 acre)
• Fenced yard
• Garage
• Carport
• Patio/deck
• Pool
• Outdoor spa
• Extra parking
• Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.)
• Special view Of what?

12. How many bedrooms must you have? would you like to have?

13. How many bathrooms do you want?

14. How big would you like your house to be (square feet)?

• No less than
• But no more than

15. What features do you want to have in your house? Must have / Would Like to Have

• Air conditioning
• Wall-to-wall carpet
• Ceramic tile
• Hardwood floors
• Eat-in kitchen
• Separate dining room
• Formal living room
• Family room
• Greatroom
• Separate den or library
• Basement
• Separate laundry room
• Fireplace
• Workshop
• No interior steps
• "In-law" apartment
• Spa in bathroom
• Lots of windows (light)

16. Do you want to live in an area with a Community Association?

• yes
• no

17. What else do you want in your community? Must have / Would like to have

• Community pool
• Golf course
• Basketball court
• Tennis courts
• Gated community or doorman
• Clubhouse/activities

18. Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you’re looking for a home?