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Property Wish List

Any large purchase can be daunting.  With real estate being the largest purchase most people will ever make the choices can be overwhelming.  Although your wishes may change from time to time this list will help you address your needs &  do a little dreaming too.

Consider these questions first:

  • How close do you need to be to
  •                Public transportation
  •                Schools
  •                Airport
  •                Expressway
  •                Shopping
  •                Other
  • What neighborhoods /cities would you prefer?
  • What architectural style of homes do you prefer ?
  • How many levels would you prefer?
  • How old a home would you consider?
  • How much repair or renovation would you consider?
  • Do you require special needs for your family or pets?
  • What price range are you comfortable paying?
       
Bedrooms:________      Bathrooms_______   

Sq. Footage of  House______________


Prioritize the following options:

                                              Must Have        Would Like To Have
Family Room                      ___________           ___________   
Formal Living Room           ___________           ___________
Formal Dining Room          ___________           ___________
Eat-in Kitchen                     ___________           ___________
Laundry Room                    ___________           ___________
Basement                           ___________           ___________
Attic                                     ___________           ___________
Den/Library                         ___________           ___________
Office Space                       ___________           ___________
In-Law Suite                        ___________           ___________
Spa in Bathroom                 ___________           ___________

Hardwood Floors                 ___________           ___________
Wall to Wall carpet              ___________           ___________
Light (windows)                   ___________           ___________
Air conditioning                   ___________           ___________

Yard                                    ___________           ___________
Garage / Carport                 ___________           ___________
Additional Parking               ___________           ___________
Patio/Deck                           ___________           ___________
Shed                                    ___________           ___________
Pool                                     ___________           ___________

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Century 21 Advantage Realty
9344 Lanham Severn Rd. #102    Lanham, Maryland 20706
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