ITEM
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A: The House
number of bedrooms ____________
____________
___________ __________
number of baths
____________
____________
___________ __________
ABSOLUTELY FAIRLY
NICE
NOT
REQUIRED
IMPORTANT
EXTRA
WANTED
Eat-in kitchen
____________
____________
___________ __________
Dining room
____________
____________
___________ __________
Family room
____________
____________
___________ __________
Laundry Room
____________
____________
___________ __________
Office ____________ ____________
___________
__________
Basement
____________
____________
___________ __________
Patio
____________
____________
___________ __________
Garage
____________
____________
___________ __________
Carport
____________
____________
___________ __________
Barn/Stables
____________
____________
___________ __________
B: The
Features
Dishwasher
____________
____________
___________ __________
Refrigerator
____________
____________
___________ __________
Central Air
____________
____________
___________ __________
Fireplace
____________
____________
___________ __________
Whirlpool
____________
____________
___________ __________
Tub
____________
____________
___________ __________
Swimming Pool
____________
____________
___________ __________
C: The Style -
Single Family
One level ranch
____________
____________
___________ __________
Two story
____________
____________
___________ __________
Two level ranch
____________
____________
___________ __________
(raised ranch or bi-level)
Split or tri level
____________
____________
___________ __________
The Style - Attached housing
Duplex
____________
____________
___________ __________
(Attached to one other home)
Townhouse
____________
____________
___________ __________
(houses in a row)
Condo
____________
____________
___________ __________
(like apartments)
Quads
____________
____________
___________ __________
(houses grouped together)
Co-op Apartment
____________
____________
___________ __________
D: Other
_________________
____________
____________
___________
_________________ ____________
____________
___________
_________________ ____________
____________
___________
HOW YOU DEFINE "HOME" CHECKLIST
Please answer
these questions: (use two sheets if more than person is buying)
We suggest
that you do this exercise separately, then discuss your answers
to find consensus. ,
I regard my
home primarily as a place
____to relax and be myself,
____ to entertain,
____ to raise a family.
True or
false:
1.
The inside of the house is more important than tile
neighborhood.
2.
The neighborhood is more important than the house itself.
3.
I would live in a smaller, less perfect house, if it was in a
more desirable neighborhood.
4.
I would live on a busy street, or a slightly less desirable
neighborhood if I could find just the right house.
5.
I am handy and would be willing to make some repairs if I could
save some money on the purchase.
6.
I would be willing to make some sacrifices to buy a house.
7.
I grew up in a family - owned home.
8.
I have never bought a home before.
9.
I would be willing to buy whatever 1 can afford now, and move up
in a few years.
10.
If I can't get what I want in a house, I'll stay in my
apartment.
11.
I'll probably need to get some advice from a friend or a family
member before I make this decision.
12.
I'm buying a home primarily as a place to live.
13.
I'm buying a home primarily as an investment.
REALITY CHECK
A. I am
currently living in a: ___single family home attached housing
(duplex, townhouse) condo
____apartment
B.
I currently ____own my home,
am renting.
C.
I would like to be in my new home within ____ 60 days, ____ 90
days, ____ 3 to 6 months, ____ 6
months to one year, _____over 1 year.
D.
Do you anticipate any income changes within 3 years?
____ Increase ____ Decrease
E.
Do you anticipate any changes in family size within 3 years? _____
Yes _____ No
F.
If Yes, it will be an ____ Increase ____
Decrease
Note:
There are no right or wrong answers here! Answering these questions
should help you focus
in on what
you want, need and require in your new San Diego home. Once you know that, the process becomes
easier.