If you’re thinking about buying a home, the first thing you should do is focus on exactly what you’re looking for. Start by establishing your priorities in these three areas:

1. Location: How will the location of schools, shops and transportation affect your choice of neighborhoods?
2. Personal tastes: How large a home do you need? What style of architecture do you prefer? On what kind of lot?
3. Budget: How much home is wise for you to own?

When you go out to look at homes, we suggest bringing the following items along:

• Notebook and pen for note-taking
• Flashlight for seeing enclosed areas
• Tape measure for checking room sizes, clearance, etc.
• Camera to help you remember details about the home

Your real estate agent will likely provide detailed information about each home you see. That said, don’t be afraid to snoop around a little. You will want to find out as much as possible. Sellers understand that because their home is on the market, it will be looked over pretty thoroughly.

Also, don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have – about specific rooms, features or functions. Pay particular attention to areas that could become problematic, such as additions, defects and areas that have been repaired. As a potential buyer, you have the right to know.

If you want to go back to a home for another look, your agent will be happy to schedule an appointment.

When you go out to look at homes, we suggest bringing the following items along:

• Notebook and pen for note-taking
• Flashlight for seeing enclosed areas
• Tape measure for checking room sizes, clearance, etc.
• Camera to help you remember details about the home

Your real estate agent will likely provide detailed information about each home you see. That said, don’t be afraid to snoop around a little. You will want to find out as much as possible. Sellers understand that because their home is on the market, it will be looked over pretty thoroughly.

Also, don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have – about specific rooms, features or functions. Pay particular attention to areas that could become problematic, such as additions, defects and areas that have been repaired. As a potential buyer, you have the right to know.

If you want to go back to a home for another look, your agent will be happy to schedule an appointment.