CHAPTER 3 Buyers' Needs and Desires
After you decide to buy a home, your next decision point is what sort of home it will be. It’s better to have a concrete vision of what type, features, and amenities you want in your home rather than taking a “shotgun look” at every listing in your price
range.
Imagine your dream house. It fulfills both your needs and desires. It fits the need for a good roof over your head, a sturdy structure, modern fixtures and appliances, living space (e.g., bedrooms and living room), and functional rooms (e.g., kitchen and bathroom[s]). Your needs are fulfilled, and you turn to your desires. Perhaps you envision a home on the beach or in the woods, a gourmet kitchen, a wood-paneled den, a crystal chandelier over a banquet table in the manor-sized dining room, or an Olympic-sized swimming pool with a hot tub and sauna. Your priority in any home purchase should be meeting all your needs. Sometimes, you won’t find everything you desire in a home; if you do, you may be unable to afford it. It’s essential to prioritize the things you want in a house by their importance in your search.
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