Every home search should start with three simple lists, and most buyers skip this step entirely — which is exactly why they end up overwhelmed touring homes that were never going to be a fit.
The three-list method I walk every buyer through:
- Must-Haves — Non-negotiables. Number of bedrooms, commute radius, budget ceiling. If a home doesn't meet these, we don't tour it, no matter how nice the photos look.
- Would Loves — Nice-to-haves that influence the decision between two good options, but won't disqualify a home on their own. A finished basement, a specific school district, a garage.
- Can Fix — Cosmetic or minor issues that shouldn't scare you off a great home in the right location. Paint color, dated fixtures, an outdated kitchen you were planning to update anyway.
This method does two things: it keeps you from wasting weekends on homes that were never right, and it keeps you from walking away from a great home over something that a coat of paint could solve.
Want to build your own Must Have / Would Love / Can Fix list before we start touring? Let's map it out: 202.374.6093 or realtormrskb@gmail.com.
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