Get Organized - What Do You Really Want in a Home?

Get Organized – What Do You Really Want in a Home?

Proper planning and organization is a must to ensure you find the home that best meets your requirements. It is also a big time saver, as it keeps you focused on the most important criteria, allowing you to quickly eliminate properties that do not meet your minimum requirements.

If there is more than one decision-maker, then planning and obtaining prior agreement on the “Must Have” features is absolutely critical. If each decision-maker cannot agree to accept the other’s “Must Haves”, then there isn’t a home anywhere that can meet your combined needs.

Location & Lot Requirements

Location is often the most important criteria in choosing a home. You cannot change the location or lot you choose, unlike the home which can be re-modeled or even re-built. Carefully choose your “Must Haves” and stick to your plan.

Location or Lot Characteristic

Would Prefer

Must Have

Maximum Distance to (Work, Schools, Airport, etc.)?

School District

Gated Community

Area of Tucson or Neighborhood(s)

Minimum lot size (Sq. Ft. or Acres)

Paved Streets

Homeowner Associations (Must/No Way)

Views: Mountain, City, Sunset, etc.

On Golf Course or Golf Community

Horses Allowed

RV Parking

Home Characteristics & Amenities

Your Home is equally important in the final analysis, and once you agree on the location requirements you should identify the “Must Haves” and Preferences for your home. A word of caution: If you end up with too many “Must Haves”, you may find that there are very few or even no homes available. Make sure to review your selections carefully, and move items in the Must Have column that are really preferences that you can live with, or can easily install or financially afford after your purchase.

Home Characteristic or Amenity

Would Prefer

Must Have

Single or Two Story Home?

Minimum Living Space (Sq. Ft.)

Number of Living Areas

Number of Bedrooms

Split Bedrooms

Number of Baths

Central AC (vs. Evap Cooler)?

Garage - Number of spaces

Exterior Style (Santa Fe, Contemporary, etc.)

Formal Dining Room

Tile or Carpet in Living Areas

Fireplace(s)

Swimming Pool

Gas Service Available

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