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Here is your checklist when buying a Wayne County Home
                                        Oakland County Home
                                        Livingston County Home


This is a brainstorming list of questions to ask yourself

The Basics

1. What city do you want to live in?  What part of that city 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_____ bi-level____ tri-level______

townhouse_____ condo_____

6. What style house appeals to you most?

contemporary______ cape cod_______ colonial______ tudor_______

victorian_______ no preference_______

7. How much renovation would you be willing to do?How much money do you have for renovations? 
A lot____ A little____ None (ready to move in)_______

8. Do you have to be close to public transportation or the freeways?    yes    no

9. Do you have any physical needs that must be met, such as wheelchair access, wide ? 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?

Must have Would Like to Have

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

Open Layout

Walk in closet

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

Park/Playground

Nature area

Walking paths

Basketball court

Tennis courts

Gated community

Clubhouse/activities

18. Are there any other special features or needs that you must consider when you´re looking

for a home?

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