Once you start to look at houses, it is easy to loose track of what you really need in a house. As you view properties, your understanding of what is available will evolve but it is still important to create a top list of 3-4 things you want to stick to that you NEED in a house. For example, do you really need 3 bedrooms? Do you need space to park a trailer beside your house? Do you need a separate space to use as a home schooling area?

As you view properties, you will start to balance your wants and needs against one another. House number one may have a larger yard but house number two may have bigger bedrooms. When making these comparisons, it is key to remind yourself of your top needs. You may want granite countertops but it may not be worth giving up a larger kitchen if you have a large family.

Click on the attached documents below to help you determine what may be your top Needs and Wants.

Use this document to help you determine what is most important to you in a home.

Also, this document will help you in comparing one house to another.

Use this document to help you compare one house to another.

Reviewing these documents is a good exercise to start your thinking.