How do I select a home that is best for me and my family?

It often helps to define what is important to you and your family before you even begin looking for a home. The checklist below can be used to help narrow in on homes and to evaluate them once you find something that appears to meet your needs.

Address: Date:
Feature	Your expectations, findings and other notes	(A) Importance (1-5)	(B) Rating (1-5)	Score (A x B)
Price
Age of home
Home, townhouse, condo, duplex
Style of home and # of floors
Location
Schools
Neighborhood quality
Other kids close by
Traffic around home
Proximity to work
Proximity to mass transit
Size and usability of lot
Privacy of lot
View desired
Square footage of home
Floor plan
Number of bedrooms
Number of bathrooms
Kitchen
Size of bedrooms
Size of dining room
Size of living/family room
Condition of interior
Condition of exterior
Number of fireplaces
Type of heat
Carpet or hardwoods
Remodeling required?
Size of garage
Amount of storage







TOTAL SCORE

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