When starting to look
for a home use this wish list as a guide:
1. What
city in Western North Carolina are you interested in living in
or near?
2. What price range would you consider?
4. Do you want an older home or a newer home (less than 5 years
old)?
5. What kind of houses would you be willing to see?
One
story / 2 story / split / bi-level / tri-level /townhouse /
condo
6. What
style house appeals to you most?
contemporary
/ traditional / southwestern / colonial / no preference
7. Interested
in doing any renovations?
8. Do you have any
physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access?
9. The Exterior
Large yard (1 acre
or more)?
Small yard (less than 1 acre)?
Fenced yard?
Garage or Carport?
Patio/deck?
Pool?
Outdoor spa?
Extra parking?
Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.)?
Special view of what?
10. How many bedrooms
must you have?
11. How many bathrooms
do you want?
12. How many square
feet do you need?
13. What features do
you want to have in your house?
Air conditioning
Wall-to-wall carpet
or Ceramic tile or Hardwood floors
Eat-in kitchen or Separate dining room
Formal living room or Family room or Great room
Separate den or library
Basement or Separate laundry room
Fireplace
Workshop
No interior steps or “In-law” apartment
Spa in bathroom
Lots of windows (light)
14. Do you want to
live in an area with a Community Association?
15. What else do you
want in your community?
Community pool
Golf course
Basketball court
Tennis courts
Gated community
Doorman
Clubhouse/activities
16. Are there any other
special features or needs that you must consider when you’re
looking for a home?
