When it comes to purchasing a home, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of the search and forget about your true priorities. To stay on track and ensure you end up with a home that meets your needs, it’s helpful to create a list of important factors and categorize them between “must-haves” and “nice-to-haves.” Consider factors like the size of the kitchen and yard, as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you need. This will help you stay focused during your search and avoid getting sidetracked by properties that don’t meet your essential requirements. 
While must-haves are non-negotiable, nice-to-haves can help you prioritize your wish list and make trade-offs if necessary. For example, if you find a home that meets all your must-have requirements but doesn’t have hardwood flooring, you may decide it’s worth purchasing and installing the flooring at a later date. By having a clear understanding of your priorities, you can avoid overextending yourself financially or settling for a property that doesn’t meet your long-term needs.

Prioritizing Real Estate “Must-Haves”

Learn how to set priorities when house hunting with expert tips on distinguishing your real estate must-haves from nice-to-haves.

Prioritizing Real Estate â€œMust-Havesâ€ by Bobby Nijjar

By Bobby Nijjar Owner of Bobby &amp; Nikki Nijjar Real Estate Team Diamond Certified Expert Contributor&nbsp;

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some key points the Realtors will
discuss with their sellers when they're
ready to put their home in the market
are the following we would recommend any
remodeling suggestions that would help
improve the quality of their home appeal
to more buyers and also assist in
helping them getting the highest price
for their home
we would recommend any repairs that need
to be done to the home prior to going on
the market so we have less items that
come up on the inspection reports
next we will discuss the importance of
staging the right techniques can make a
home feel more spacious and inviting to
the buyer so they can imagine themselves
living there then we would talk about
the art preparation and make suggestions
for example like painting the front door
of bright vibrant color so it's fresh
and inviting first impressions are
Lasting Impressions and you don't get a
second chance


Video: Prioritizing Real Estate “Must-Haves”


jot down a list of important factors
when purchasing a home and then
categorize them between
must-haves and nice to have items
examples of must-haves Might include a
larger kitchen maybe you have a larger
family and you want to entertain or cook
for the entire family
a circumcised jar for pets or
recreational needs for the children
a separate living room and family room
for entertainment or family needs some
nice to have features might include a
Pantry in the kitchen however if you
have an ample amount of cabinet space
the pantry may not be as necessary
another example would be a swimming pool
a swimming pool might be nice to have
but it is also something that could be
added later also another nice to have
might be hardwood flooring as opposed to
carpets again this is something you can
purchase and install at a later date
must have nice to have an important list
to create when purchasing a home


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