Needs might include a minimum number of bedrooms and bathrooms, no steps, a fenced yard, perhaps a first-floor laundry facility, and any feature the prospective buyers have decided they cannot accept in a home. Desires are features that make a house more attractive or enjoyable — such as an upgraded kitchen, walk-in closets, and a main bedroom suite. Of course, one buyer’s need is another buyer’s desire. The key is to understand your needs and desires to effectively assess potential properties and streamline the process. Regardless, buying a house is not a simple process. Before contacting a real estate agent or viewing homes, thorough planning is essential. Work on the costs as well as your budget. Choose a general location. Contact lenders well in advance of home shopping so that your offers aren’t tied up with obtaining financial approval. Having the image of your dream home is reality married with imagination. In fact, you may find that some aspects of the house you intend to buy are different. It’s not the same as what your dreams told you. Other people have different requirements. It depends on your thought processes and personality. We understand essential things and potential compromises differently. Needs are basic requirements that just can’t be ignored or compromised. On the other hand, desires can be left behind if the situation demands it. You need to clearly distinguish between your needs and which items you would classify as desires. No matter how many desires you have fulfilled now, there are still more to work on later. A pool can be added, and paint colors can be changed at any time.
A NOTE ABOUT PETS
Consider your pets when shopping for a home. Home buyers who are pet owners have specific requirements — they must provide for their pets. A third of millennial-aged respondents (ages 18 to 36) who purchased their first home (33%) say the
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