Wants Vs. Needs

When you begin your home search, the range of home options can be overwhelming. Our research shows organizing your thoughts in advance of your actual purchase, will help lead you to the type of community, neighborhood and home that’s right for you. As a result, we created a detailed questionnaire to help you identify and prioritize the features you’re looking for in your next home.. It also allows us to learn more about you so that we can match your requirements and preferences with a Real Living buyer’s agent in your area.

The Basics
Where do you want to live?
____Community/general area: _______________________________ ____Don't know
In what price range do you expect to purchase your next home?
Between $_____________ and $_____________
Are schools a factor? If yes, what must you take into consideration (i.e., want a specific school system, want children to be able to walk to school, etc.)?
____Yes ____No _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
Do you prefer an older home or a newer one?
____ New construction ____ Less than 5 years old ____ More than 5 years old
Which types of homes are you willing to consider?
____ Ranch ____ Colonial ____ Split/Multi-level ____ Town home/condominium ____ Multi-family ____ Other
What style appeals most to you?
____ Contemporary ____ Traditional ____ Colonial ____ Eclectic ____ No Preference
How much renovation/remodeling are you willing to do?
____ a lot ____ a little ____ none!
Do you require close proximity to public transportation?
____Yes ____No
Do you have any physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access?
____Yes ____No
Do you have any pets/other animals that will require special facilities?
____Yes ____No If yes, describe _____________________________________

The Lot
____Large yard (1 acre +) ____Small yard (< 1 acre) ____Fenced yard ____Garage (attached/detached) ____Patio/deck ____Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.)

The Interior
Number of bedrooms
____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Number of bathrooms
____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Size of Home Preference
Between ____ and ____ square feet
Feature Necessity
Air Conditioning ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Wall-to-wall carpet ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Ceramic tile floors ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Hardwood floors ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Eat-in kitchen ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Separate dining room ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Formal living room ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Family room ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Great room ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Den or library ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Basement ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Separate laundry room ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Fireplace ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Workshop space ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
No interior steps ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
"In-law" suite ____Must Have ____Would like to Have

Community Features
Do you prefer a neighborhood with a Community Association?
____Yes ____No
What else would you like in your community?
Community pool ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Golf course ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Basketball court ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Tennis courts ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Gated community or doorman ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Clubhouse/activities ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Walking/jogging paths ____Must Have ____Would like to Have
Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you're looking for a home?
_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________