Before you jump in the car and start looking for houses, your realtor will want to know as much as he can about who you are and what you’re looking for. He will want know as much as possible about the kind of house and what features are important to you. But he should also ask you to take some time to talk about your lifestyle, work, hobbies and help you factor these things into the kind of house you’re looking for. Then, to help your agent better serve you, analyze what you want and what you need in a home’s features and amenities.
Features:
- Age: Do you prefer historic properties, or newer ones?
- Style: Do you have a special preference for ranches, bungalows, or another style of construction?
- Bedrooms: How many?
- Bathrooms: How many? Are they updated?
- Living and Dining Areas: A traditional, formal layout, or a more open, contemporary plan?
- Stories: How many?
- Square feet: How much space?
- Ceilings: How high?
- Kitchen: How big? Recently updated? Open to other living areas?
- Storage: Big closets, a shed, an extra-large garage?
- Parking: A garage or carport? Room for how many cars?
- Extras: Attic or basement?
Amenities:
- Office
- Play/exercise room
- Security system
- Sprinkler system
- Workshop/Studio
- In-law suite
- Fireplace
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Sidewalk
- Wooded lot
- Patio, deck, or porch
- Laundry room
My list includes round columns, a huge island with granite, a wine cellar, a huge walkin pantry, an outdoor covered deck with fan, tv & fireplace. Oh wait…. I’m talking about the houses we work in every day! HA!