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Home features wish list1. What age home would you like?
q Older homeq Newer homeq New constructionq Other _________________________________
2. What style of home appeals to you most? q Rambler/ranch q Contemporaryq Traditional q Manufactured homeq Two story q Condoq Split level q Townhomeq Other_________________________________
3. What type of construction do you prefer?q Wood sidingq Vinyl sidingq Aluminum sidingq Brickq Stuccoq Stoneq Other _________________________________
4. What size lot are you looking for?q Smallq Mediumq Largeq Not important/not applicable
5. How many bedrooms do you need/want?q 1-2q 2-4q Other _________________________________
6. How many bathrooms do you need/want?q 1-2q 2-3q Other _________________________________
7. Is having a separate laundry room important to you?q Yes q No
8. Is having a separate dining room important to you?q Yes q No
9. Is having a fireplace important to you?q Yes q No
10. Is having a garage important to you?q Yes q No
11. If having a garage is important to you, do you want a:q 1-Car garageq 2-Car garageq 3-Car garageq Garage with workstationq Attached garageq Detached garage
12. Is central air conditioning an important feature to you?q Yesq Noq Wall units okayq Window units okay
13. Do you prefer gas, oil, or electric heat?q Gasq Oilq Electricq Doesn’t matter
14. Do you need/want a fenced yard?q Yes q No
15. Is it important that you be near public transportation?q Yes q No
16. Do you want to be in a specific school district?q Yesq Noq Not Importantq If so, name of school: ____________________________
17. How close do you want to be to your place of employment?_______ miles_______ hoursq Not important
With the wish list complete, the hunt is on.Knowing what is important to you will save timeand make finding your dream home a pleasurableexperience.
WHAT MAKES A HOUSE A HOME?
You’re sure of one thing. You want to buy or build a home.Perhaps you’re someone with an “I’ll know it when I see it”attitude, but most people have very specific ideas. Now isthe time to add dimension to your dream. Begin by:
q Getting a PriorityBuyer® preapproval to help you and yourReal estate agent/Builder choose the right house in theright price range.
q Completing the “Home features wish list” to help youget a better picture of what you want in a home. It’s worth your time, and it’s fun!
q Using the "Planning your move" and “Pre-move checklist”suggestions to help prepare for your move!
Listings decoder
Exterior house/yardAC AcreALUM Aluminum sidingANQ Antique houseATT Attached garageCLPD ClapboardCOL ColonialCONT ContemporaryCRPT CarportDET Detached garageDK Deck(s)FEN Fenced yardGZBO GazeboIGPL Inground poolMED MediterraneanRNCH RanchRR Raised ranchSCPD LandscapedSHNGL ShingleSPLT Split levelSTY Style of houseTWNHS Townhouse
Interior roomsBA Bath (with #BA)1/2B Half bathBR Bedrooms (with #BR)BSMT BasementDR Dining roomFIN Finished (attic, basement)FOY FoyerFR Family roomGTRM Great roomKIT KitchenLAW In-law apartmentLDY/UT Laundry/utility roomLIB LibraryLR Living roomMBR Master bedroomMBRB Master bedroom bathOFF In-home officePT/FIN Partially finishedREC/PL Recreation/play roomRM RoomUNFIN Unfinished (attic, basement)
Appliances/utilitiesAPPL AppliancesCAC Central air conditioningCK/TP CooktopCMPT CompactorC/VAC Central vacuumDRY DryerDSP DisposalD/W DishwasherELEC Electric (with #amps)FRZ FreezerHT/PMP Heat pumpHT/WTR Hot water heaterICE Ice makerMICRO MicrowaveRAD/HT Radiant heatREF RefrigeratorRNG RangeSEC/SYS Security systemSWR Sewer or septicWAR WarrantyWASH WasherWHLPL Whirlpool tubW/OVN Wall oven(s)WTR Water (city or well)
Interior featuresBAL BalconyBLT Built-insBRK BrickCER Ceramic Tile Floors, WallsCLST Closet (often with #)FLR FloorsFML Formal (often DR)FPL FireplaceHDWD Hardwood floorsHMOD Handicap modificationsPNLD PaneledSKYLT Skylight(s)SP/ENT Separate entranceVLT/CL Vaulted ceiling(s)WI/CLST Walk-in closetWU/ATT Walk-up atticWBF Wood burning fireplace
Mortgage terms ASMT Tax assessmentASSUM Assumable mortgageFHA/VA FHA/VA financing available
Browsing through real estate listings sprinkled with unfamiliar abbreviationscan be a challenge. Translate home features and selling points easily with thishandy listings decoder.
Move-relatedphone numbersAppliance service: ______________
Attorney: ______________________
Bank (checking): ________________
Bank (savings): __________________
Builder sales manager*: __________
Builder service representative*: _______________
Cable TV/satellite company:_______________________________
Electric company: _______________
Gas/oil company: ______________
Home cleaning: ________________
Home warranty: ________________
Inspectors: ____________________
Insurance company:_____________
Land surveyor: _________________
Mortgage lender: ______________
Moving/storage: ________________
Pest control: __________________
Radon: _______________________
Real estate agent: ______________
Telephone company: ___________
Title company: _________________
Water: ________________________
Other: _______________________
Other: _______________________
Other: _______________________
Other: _______________________
*New construction
Planning your moveThinking ahead and staying organized continue to be all-importantstrategies. Begin by taking a household inventory and decide what tomove, sell, discard, or donate. For handy reference, keep importantmove-related phone numbers on the previous page. Then start markingoff the items on this checklist. Finally, make a list of friends, relatives, andbusiness associates. Or save a step by putting each name on a mailinglabel you can use for the “We’ve moved” cards you’ll be sending out soon.
If you are moving yourselfReserve a rental truck well in advance, avoiding weekends or the end of themonth, if possible. Sketch out a plan of action that includes drivingdirections, which rooms will be emptied first, and where furniture will beplaced in the new location.
Begin collecting suitable moving containers and packaging materials, suchas sturdy cartons of various sizes, paper and cloth cushioning forbreakables, strong tape, twine, a box cutter, and felt-tip markers. Pre-pack and label whatever you can. Number the boxes and write what’sinside and where it goes. Keep a master list of numbered boxes and theircontents.
If you are hiring professional moversYour moving cost will be based on the total weight of the items and thedistance they are being moved, plus the insurance coverage you buy. Foryour protection, get a binding cost estimate, in writing, from the movingrepresentative, and discuss damage and liability insurance. Agree on whatitems you will pack and what items the company will handle.
In both casesPrepare a special box for valuable and irreplaceable items such as jewelry,family photos, and legal, medical, and insurance documents. Place these inthe care of a family member or friend until after you move.
Talk to your kids and let them express their feelings before, during, andafter moving. Take them on a special tour of the new home, neighborhood,and school in advance of the move.
Days before & moving dayAssemble a moving day “kit” of items you will need as soon as you arrive atyour new home, including paper plates and plastic utensils, packaged snackitems, tools, toiletries, and clothing changes. Consider hiring a babysitter togive young family members exclusive attention on moving day. If possible,leave pets with a friend or family member.
Go over your moving action plan, eat a healthy meal, and get plenty ofsleep the night before you move. Be sure someone is posted at the new andold locations to meet the movers and keep an eye on unattendedbelongings. Collect all moving-related receipts and documents, and putthem in one, easily accessible place.
At your new home, consider setting up your children’s new rooms first,encouraging them to help with simple unpacking chores. Outfitbathrooms, make beds, and connect TVs and VCRs early, so you and yourfamily can clean up, wind down, and relax after an exhausting day.
Fill outq U.S. Postal Service
change of address forms
Redirectq Newspaper subscriptionsq Magazine subscriptions
Adviseq Catalog companiesq Book, music, and video
clubsq Educational, religious,
charitable, and fraternal organizations
Arrange to turn off, orchange overq Water q Sewerq Garbageq Gasq Electricq Phoneq Cable/Satellite TV
Notifyq Banksq Credit card companies
Insurance agentsq Homeownersq Autoq Lifeq Health
Service providersq Internetq Cellular phoneq Paging serviceq Other _____________
Delivery servicesq Groceryq Pharmacyq Freezer planq Other _____________
Contactq Doctorsq Dentistq Veterinarianq Accountantq Financial advisorq StockbrokerIf you are moving a greatdistance away, you may needto have records transferred.
Informq City, State, and Federal
government agenciesq Income & property tax
authorities
Updateq Driver, pet, and other
license dataq Voter, vehicle, and
vessel registrationsq Business permits
Pre-move checklist
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