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So, you\u2019ve contacted an agent and are ready to start viewing homes to purchase.<\/p>\n
During your search, you could see dozens of homes. You might be jotting down things, and you\u2019ll have the listing from your agent, but it\u2019s important to keep accurate information that you can understand and use at a later date. It\u2019s not only to remember the specifics and the outstanding features, but to measure homes against one another in a calculated way.<\/p>\n
For example, if you write down \u201cnice bathroom\u201d or \u201cgreat backyard,\u201d you might not remember what you liked or how much<\/em> you liked it in comparison to other bathrooms and backyards in other homes.<\/p>\n A surefire way to keep notes that are comparable is to use the same checklist every time and to rate features out of 10. Include main rooms like living room, kitchen, and basement, and some room to put in special rooms and features that you may see more than one of on your hunt, like swimming pool, balcony, and bedroom 3, 4, and 5. Then, you can also give each home an overall out of 10, completing a detailed and measured comparison tool if you can\u2019t decide between a few properties.<\/p>\n Here are a few other points to include on your checklist, either while at the home or using research you find online:<\/p>\n