Nil Erdal,Broker Associate DRE# 00968997

Frequently Asked Questions and Tips for Every Home Buyer

Your Property Wish List Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood The Pros and Cons of Condos 10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership 7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home 5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers How High Tech Is Your Home? Hidden Home Defects to Watch For 10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector What Your Home Inspection Should Cover How Comprehensive Is Your Home Warranty? 10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through Your Property Wish List While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you prioritize and make the shopping process less time consuming. How close do you need to be to: (a) public transportation _______ (b) schools _______ (c) airport _______ (d) expressway _______ (e) neighborhood shopping _______ (f) other_______? What neighborhoods would you prefer? What school systems do you want to be near? What architectural style(s) of homes do you prefer? Do you want a one-story or two-story house? How old a home would you consider? How much repair or renovation would you be willing to do? Do you have special facilities or needs that your home must meet? Do you require a fenced yard or other amenities for your pets? Prioritize each of these options into Must have Would prefer Yard (at least_________)     Garage (size________)     Patio/Deck     Pool     Bedrooms (number_________)     Bathrooms (number_________)     Family room     Formal living room     Formal dining room     Eat-in kitchen     Laundry room     Basement     Attic     Fireplace     Spa in bath     Air conditioning     Wall-to-wall carpet     Hardwood floors     View     Light (windows)     Shade     Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. www.REALTOR.org/realtormag If there is any way that I can assist you further, please contact me. Thank you for visiting my website and I am looking forward to helping you for your real estate needs. Best Regards, Nil Erdal Broker Associate Coldwell Banker (408) 872-3184 - (408) 973-9805 E-mail Me © Copyright 2003-2005, Nil Erdal