STEP #4 Identifying Your Home Needs

Once you have your finances and credit in order, you will need to think about the home you would like to by in Northern Virginia. We all have ‘NEEDS’ and ‘WANTS’ and we need to think and discuss those upfront so you can come to an agreement. Ask yourself exactly what you need to have and what you want to have in the house. This will help you to narrow down your search based on your lifestyle.

Need to Have: Make a list of all the features you must have in the house you want to buy. For examples, # of Bedrooms & Baths, Walkout or Walkup Basement, # of Stories, # of Car Garage and etc.

Want to Have: Make a list of all the features that you would want to have in the house but are not necessary to have. For example: Deck, Wood floors, study room, Den room etc.

• What Location Should You Choose to Buy a Home. Determine ahead of time:
• What areas you would be comfortable living in city, town or countryside?
• Do you need to be close to work?
• Do you need metro, safe walking area, recreational facility such as park and shopping center nearby?
• Do you need to in certain school district?
• Do you need to be close to your family and friends?