Make an Amenities List: Decide what features are most important to you in a home. By establishing your criteria, you will save time shopping for homes that do not meet your needs. Also, consider what locations you are interested in. When making an amenities list, determine which criteria you absolutely cannot live without and which ones you are willing to budge on.

• Price range

• Neighborhood or subdivision

• School districts

• Proximity to work

• Proximity to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, etc.

• Number of Bedrooms

• Number of Bathrooms

• Storage space

• Garages

• Lot sizes

• Pools