Home buying Steps

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Did you just start your Phoenix Home Search? The Basics

1. What part of town (or country) do you want to live in?
2. What price range would you consider? No less than but no more than
3. Are schools a factor and, if so, what do you need to take into consideration (e.g., want
specific school system, want kids to be able to walk to school, etc.)?
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, tri-level townhouse, condo or mobile home.
6. What style house appeals to you most?
contemporary traditional southwestern colonial no preference
7. How much renovation would you be willing to do? A lot A little None!
8. Do you have to be close to public transportation? yes no
9. Do you have any physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access? yes
no
10. Do you have any animals that will require special facilities? yes no
If so, what?
11. The Lot
Must Have Would Like to Have
Large yard (1 acre or more)
Small yard (less than 1 acre)
Fenced yard
Garage
Carport
Patio/deck
Pool
Outdoor spa
Extra parking
Other buildings (barn, shed, etc.)
Special view Of what?
The Interior
12. How many bedrooms must you have? would you like to have?
13. How many bathrooms do you want?
14. How big would you like your house to be (square feet)? No less than
But no more than
15. What features do you want to have in your house?
Make a list of Must haves and Would Like to Haves
Air conditioning
Wall-to-wall carpet
Ceramic tile
Hardwood floors
Eat-in kitchen
Separate dining room
Formal living room
Family room
Greatroom
Separate den or library
Basement
Separate laundry room
Fireplace
Workshop
No interior steps
“In-law” apartment
Spa in bathroom
Lots of windows (light)
Community features
16. Do you want to live in an area with a Community Association? yes no
17. What else do you want in your community?
Must have Would like to have
Community pool
Golf course
Basketball court
Tennis courts
Gated community
or doorman
Clubhouse/activities
18. Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you’re looking
for a home?

Once you have completed your list its time to Apply for a mortgage