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What's Your Ideal Home?

Buyers with a plan find the right home faster.

When you know your must-haves, like-to-haves, and don’t-wants, the search becomes more focused. You’ll waste less time on homes that don’t fit, and you’ll recognize the perfect home the moment it comes up.

Here's an example:

Buyer’s Home Planning List

✅ Must Have (Non-negotiables)

These are the essentials that the home must meet. If these aren’t present, the home is not a fit.

Home Style & Design: (e.g., single-story, two-story, modern, traditional, open-concept, accessible layout)
Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Minimum number (e.g., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths)
Square Footage: Minimum interior living space (e.g., 2,200+ sq. ft.)
Lot/Outdoor Space: Yard size, privacy, fenced yard, or space for pool/outdoor living
Location:
Safety & Noise: Low-traffic street, no major road behind property
Amenities: Garage size (2-3 car), laundry room, home office space
Condition: Move-in ready (no major repairs needed)

💡 Like to Have (Nice extras, but not deal breakers)

These are desirable features that would enhance the home but aren’t mandatory.

Finishes: Upgraded kitchen (granite/quartz, newer appliances), modern bathrooms
Special Features: Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, pantry, bonus/loft room
Outdoor: Covered patio, built-in BBQ, pool/spa, landscaped yard
Energy Efficiency: Solar panels, dual-pane windows, smart home systems
Community Amenities: Gated community, clubhouse, pool, lake, or gym
Views: City lights, hills, lakefront, golf course
Convenience: Proximity to shopping, freeway access, hospitals
Future Growth: Room for ADU, expansion, or rental opportunity

🚫 Don’t Want (Deal breakers)

These are features or conditions that would immediately eliminate a property from consideration.

Location Issues:
Layout/Design: Choppy or closed floor plan, low ceilings, small bedrooms
Condition: Major deferred maintenance, outdated systems (roof, plumbing, electrical)
HOA Concerns: Very high fees, restrictive rules, poorly managed association
Lot Issues: Steep hillside, limited parking, no yard or outdoor space
Style Preferences: Don’t want a condo/townhome, split-level, or certain architectural styles
Other: No garage, poor natural light, strong odors (pets, smoke)

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