Buyers Want/Wish List

When starting to look for a home, it is important to take some time to investigate which features are most important for you. Make some priority lists. These can serve as a guide for your Real Estate Agent, help keep you on track with your search and aid in making a decision between two or more favorite homes. Read through the following attributes and features and then organize them according to the following:

Most Important:
List your five most important features in order.

Preferred But Could Do Without:
List five in order.

Least Important:
List the five that mean the least to you in order (least to lesser).

Attributes/Features:

  • AGE: New Construction or older charm & character
  • VIEW: Ocean or Mountain
  • LOCATION: country, city, commute or near beaches
  • NEIGHBORHOOD: consistent or eclectic
  • WEATHER: sunny or foggy
  • YARD: large, small or low maintenance
  • SCHOOLS
  • NOISE: tolerate traffic or absolute quiet
  • BEDROOMS: how many?
  • BATHROOMS: how many?
  • KITCHEN: gourmet or gas stove gas
  • FLOORS:Hardwood or carpets
  • CONDITION: Good, needs cosmetic work or fixer
  • PROXIMITY: Near bus lines, shopping or church
  • OTHER:
    • Garage or carport
    • Closet and storage space
    • Pool/Spa/Hot tub
    • Acreage/ Horse Pastures
    • In law quarters/ legal rental

If you have any questions about buying real estate in the greater Santa Cruz area, contact Lauren Spencer, Coldwell Banker Realtor at 1-831-662-6522 or Toll Free: 1-800-226-4717.

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Lauren Spencer

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Broker Associate, ABR, CRS, EcoBroker, E-PRO, GREEN, GRI, SFR, SRES
President's Elite & Previews Property Specialist

7979 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003

office: 831 662-6522
toll free: 800 226-4717
fax: 831 688-5839
DRE# 00925382
email: Lauren@LaurenSpencer.com