The National Association of
REALTORS® 2003 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers reports
that typical buyers walk through 10 homes and search about
eight weeks to find the home that they purchased.
One of the things your real estate agent can help you
do is think about the home you want, and what is important
to you. The more detailed the list, the better chance
you have of finding the right home. The perfect home may
not exist, so be realistic about compromise. While you
are looking at the wrong home, someone else may be purchasing
the one that was right for you.
What features do you
most desire in your new home?
Where do you want to live?
What style of home do you prefer?
How soon do you want to be in your
new home?
How many bedrooms and bathrooms do
you need/want?
What living areas (dining room, family
room and kitchen) are most important?
If you found the home you want today,
what would prevent you from buying it?
