Location

• The reality slogan, "location, location, location," should be one for the home buyer as well. The first
  decision determines what specific area, such as a city or district, a buyer desires. Then, if the city or district is large enough, he chooses a location in that area where he wants to live. Factors that can determine the decision are school preferences, hospitals, food stores, and park locations.
  
  

Price

• Before deciding how much you will to pay, you need to evaluate current home prices in the area where you want to live.
  
  

House Type

• A home could be a stand-alone, not connected to another house, or connected. Stand-alone houses can be one story or more, and connected homes are usually at least two levels.
  
  

House Size

• A prospective buyer can make a broad estimate for a desired house size in square feet. Comprising a house of any square footage are bedrooms, bathrooms, and attachments (garages, sheds). A desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms should be determined. Choices for the garage are one, two or more car slots, and attached or unattached to the house.
  
  

House Specifics

• Determine whether you want to buy an empty home, or one filled with appliances or furniture. A home seller will not necessarily equip a home with appliances, and rarely with furniture. If a buyer wants appliances included, a common list would be washer/dryer, dishwasher, heater/furnace/fireplace, garbage disposal, and automatic garage opener. The inclusion of appliances or furniture will increase the asking price.
  
  

When

• A home buyer should know the earliest she could possibly buy the property. Also, a buyer should provide a potential move-in date.
  
  

Miscellaneous Needs

• A miscellaneous need could be something such as wanting to be close to (or far from) the local sports stadium. If living next to a freeway, there could be excessive noise, yet easy access. This criteria is where home buyer peculiarities come through.