First Things First Homebuyer Checklist

Finding a better home begins with exploring what makes a home better for you and your family. While most home buyers just show up and shop...thoughtful preparation will ensure you stay focused on what matters most. Take a few minutes considering the topics below and build your own home buyer checklist.

Let's start with the basics!

House or Condo?

Single Family Home

Condo

Halfplex

Where would you like to live?

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms

5 Plus Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Baths

3 Baths

4 Plus Baths

Size of Home

Flooring

Tile

Laminate

Wood

Carpet

Exterior

Wood

Stucco

Stone

Roofing Material

Wood Shake

Composition Shingle

Cement Tile

What Features are important?

Respond to each feature - We want to know if it's just nice or a necessity for you. For example you might need a 2 car garage but would like a 3 car garage.

	Need	Want / Bonus Feature	Don't Want
Single Story
Two Story
2 Car Garage
3 Car Garage
RV Access
Near Work / Short Commute
Near Schools
Near Shopping
Big Yard
Small Yard (low maintenance)
Pool
Patio / Deck
Landscaping
Mature trees
A View

Anything Special Come to mind?

More Home Features

	Need	Want / Bonus Feature	Don't Want
Greatroom Floorplan
Formal Dining room
Living room
Laundry room
Soaking Tub in Master
A Bedroom on 1st Floor
Eat in Kitchen
Guest Suite / In-Law Quarters
Fireplace
Lots of Windows
Gas Range
Ceiling Fans

Anything new come to mind? Jot it down!

How do you like to live?

Let's look at how you live...

	Absolutely	Neutral	Not Really
Do you like to entertain?
Do you like BBQing and outdoor dining?
Pet Lovers?
Overnight guests?
Like Gardening?
Lives seem to evolve around kids
Aging Parents a concern?
Travel Often?

What is your estimated budget?

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

Indicates Response Required

Sacramento	Elk Grove
Natomas	Roseville
Rocklin	Fair Oaks
Orangevale	Folsom
West Sacramento	Sierra Foothills

Under 1250	1250 - 1500
1500 - 2000	2000 - 2500
2500 - 3000	3000 Plus