Here are some questions to help you establish your search parameters and allow your agent to assist you. This will help you set a realistic understanding of what the market offers in your price point while searching!
- Town(s)You’d Like To Buy In: ________________________________________________
- What is your primary reason for searching? 1st Time Buyer / Upsize / Downsize / Relocation / Secondary
- Current living situation? Rent / Own / with Family
- When Do You Want To Purchase By: ___________________________________________
- Do you have a Pre-approval? Yes / No
- Maximum Price that you are Pre-Approved for: __________________________________
- Has the mortgage pro reviewed documents ie tax returns, statements, pay stubs? Yes / No
- Are you currently working with an agent? Yes / No
- How long have you been actively home searching? Just started / 1 month / 3 months / 6 months /Longer
- Do you prefer a 1 Floor / 2 Floor home / Something different?
- Minimum Bedrooms: _______________ Minimum Bathrooms ______________
- Do you prefer a Tub / Stall Shower in the main bathroom?
- Preferred Square Footage?: ________________
- Basement? Yes Has to Have / Wouldn’t mind / No
- Garage? 1 car / 2 car / 3 car / Added Bonus if it has one/ Has to have (circle then car#)
- Your Most Desired Features: _________________________________________________
- What do you not want? ____________________________________________________
- How long do you anticipate owning the home? <5 years / 5-10 years / 10 years +
- Do you entertain a lot? Yes / No Where do you entertain most? ____________________
- Do you have any pets? Yes / No If so, how many pets? (HOA restrictions) ____________
- Do you need a Fenced Yard? Yes / No
- Do you want a Formal Living Room AND a family room? Yes / No
- Do you want a Dining Room? Yes / No
- Do you want a Kitchen Island? Yes / No
- Do you want a Kitchen Pantry? Yes / NO
- Do you want a Fireplace? Yes – woodburning/ Yes – Gas / No / Wouldn’t mind
- Do you need a Home Office? Yes / No Can it be on the 2nd floor? Yes / No
- Do you want a Pool? Inground / Above / Either / No
- Do you have a particular lot type in mind? ______________________________________
- Do you have to have Central air conditioning? Yes / No
- What kind of parking do you require? Driveway / On street / Garage
- What condition do you prefer? Move In / Average / Fix up
- Are you purchasing with: Cash / Conventional / FHA / VA / 203k or rehab / Alternate
- What kind of down payment? 0% / 3.5% (FHA) / 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / Over 20%
- Do you have cash for closing costs? Yes / No / Will need seller credit