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Who will be living in the home you purchase?
Will anyone else be spending more than an occasional overnight stay (e.g., parents)?
Describe your lifestyle. What do you enjoy doing at home? (e.g., Do you do a lot of entertaining? How do you spend your time in the evenings and on the weekends?)
Does your home need to accommodate any special needs?
Do you have any pets?
Do you have anything special that needs to be accommodated such as athletic equipment, fine art, large furniture, or a large collection?
When people come to your home, what do you want your home to say about you?
Is there anything I should know about your lifestyle that I have not asked?
Location
Tell me about your ideal location.
What is your maximum commute time and distance?
What is your work address?
Are schools important?
What else is important about your location?
House – General
Do you have a preference for when the house was built?
Do you want a house in move in condition, or are you willing to do some work on it?
When people come to your home what do you want your home to say about you?
Do you want to have a swimming pool or hot tub?
Are you looking for any structures such as a greenhouse or shed?
House – Structure/Exterior
What type of home are you looking for (e.g., single-family, condo, townhouse, etc.)?
Approximately what size house are you looking for (square footage)?
How many stories?
What size lot would you like?
Is a garage important to you?
What other exterior features are important to you?
House – Interior
What kind of style do you want the interior of your home to have (e.g., formal, casual, cozy, traditional, contemporary)?
What kind of floor plan do you prefer (e.g., open vs. walls between all living spaces)?
In general, what are your likes and dislikes for the interior of your home?
Bedrooms
How many bedrooms do you need?
How will each of those rooms be used?
What are your preferences for the master bedroom?
Bathrooms
How many bathrooms do you need?
What are your needs for each of the bathrooms?
Kitchen
What features must your kitchen have (e.g., breakfast area, types of appliances, etc.)?
What are your likes and dislikes for the kitchen?
Dining Room
Would you like the dining room to be part of the kitchen configuration? What about the living room?
What size dining room table do you have?
Living Room / Family Room
Describe your likes and dislikes.
Do you want a fireplace?
What size room(s) do you have in mind?
What other rooms do you need or want?
What else should I know about the inside of the house you are looking for?
Basement
Is a basement important to you?
What level is finish would you like in the basement? (e.g. fully finished, partly finished, unfinished)
What will the basement be used for?
What else would you like to see in the basement?