{"id":1641,"date":"2017-07-13T17:35:21","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T21:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infinityrealtygroup.com\/?p=1641"},"modified":"2017-07-13T17:35:21","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T21:35:21","slug":"1641-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infinityrealtygroup.com\/1641-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Home Buyer&#8217;s Wants and Needs Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a new home is an exciting process, but it can certainly seem overwhelming at times. The key to keeping it manageable is having a clear understanding of your home buyer&#8217;s wants and needs, and realistically differentiating between the two for your family.<\/p>\n<p>The things you need are non-negotiable, which means they&#8217;re deal-breakers if a particular home doesn&#8217;t offer them. The more needs you identify, the easier it is to rule out homes and hone in on the perfect place; of course, classifying too many criteria as must-haves makes it increasingly difficult to find exactly what you&#8217;re looking for. Balance is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>If you find more than one home that satisfies your family&#8217;s needs, the decision will come down to which one also provides the most things you want. Obviously, these are things that you prefer to have, but aren&#8217;t deal-breakers when not present.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at some of the most common home buyer&#8217;s wants and needs to help you get your own checklist together:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Basic Home Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Home style (single-family home, condominium, townhome, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Architecture style (bungalow, Cape Cod, colonial, contemporary, Craftsman, ranch, split-level, Tudor, Victorian, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Minimum number of bedrooms and bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>Minimum square footage<\/li>\n<li>Extra rooms (dining room, home office, den, finished basement, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Update priorities (kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Storage space and closet needs<\/li>\n<li>Garage needs\/how many vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Energy-efficient features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Basic Home Lot Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Acreage<\/li>\n<li>Yard layout<\/li>\n<li>Yard maintenance needs<\/li>\n<li>Landscaping<\/li>\n<li>Gardening possibilities<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor amenities (pool, patio, grill area, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Fencing<\/li>\n<li>Home orientation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Neighborhood and Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality of schools in the zone<\/li>\n<li>Commute time to work<\/li>\n<li>Proximity to shopping, dining, gym, schools, after-school options, hospital, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Prevalence of families in the neighborhood<\/li>\n<li>Busyness of the street<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrian friendliness<\/li>\n<li>How close neighboring homes are<\/li>\n<li>Views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Associated Costs and Financial Considerations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Property taxes<\/li>\n<li>Average utility bills<\/li>\n<li>HOA fees<\/li>\n<li>Priority upgrades or renovations<\/li>\n<li>Property value trajectory<\/li>\n<li>Area residential and commercial development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a new home is an exciting process, but it can certainly seem overwhelming at times. 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