There is so much to consider when buying your new or next home. You want to make sure that you get the BEST house for YOU. Choosing the right home, the right neighborhood, the perfect layout - it can become overwhelming. It doesn't have to be if you journal your thoughts and think about what the most important factors you want in your new home.
In your journal, include a list of "needs vs. wants" in a new home. This doesn't mean you can't have what you want in your home, but rather you prioritize the most important features. You may not be able to obtain all the "want" items on your list. There is no such thing as "THE PERFECT HOUSE," so you may have to compromise on a few items. Here is a review of a sample of "needs vs. wants." Be sure to add what is particularly important to you.
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Wants
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Needs
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- Specific carpeting, paint, exterior color
- Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Hardwood floors, tile, carpet
- Bay windows
- Built-in entertainment center
- Oil-bronzed lighting fixtures
- Skylights
- A pretty view
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- Adequate square footage for comfortable living.
- Sufficient bedrooms for your family
- Sufficient bathrooms
- Comfortable eat-in kitchen
- Kitchen open to family room
- Backyard for children's or pet's play area
- Ideal school/district
- Pool/pool plus separate play yard
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Feel free to use the worksheet as your personal document to brainstorm on what are the most important things to have in your new home. This can be a great exercise to help you organize. You can even email it to Judy Switzer & Associates to help us find the best home for you! Click here for a printable version of this wants vs. needs worksheet. |
