CHAPTER 3 Buyers' Needs and Desires
After you’ve decided to buy a home, your next decision point is what sort of home it will be. It’s a better approach 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 (i.e., bedrooms, living room), and functional rooms (i.e., kitchen, bathroom[s]). Once your needs are met, you can focus on your desires. For example, you might imagine living in a house by the beach or in the woods, with a gourmet kitchen, a wood-paneled den, a crystal chandelier over a large dining table, or an Olympic-sized swimming pool with a hot tub and sauna. It's crucial to prioritize your needs when buying a home, as you may not find everything you desire, or be able to afford it all. Focus on what's most important in your search.
Decide your needs vs your desires.
• Would you like a swimming pool? Enough, so that a home without a pool will not be looked at? • In what areas or neighborhoods might the home be located? Where do you want to live? Where should you live for work commute, or home price reasons? • What features would make it special?
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