Location and Neighborhood
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Suburbs or Country - The houses here are generally more expensive but often newer. These are also farther away from the cities.
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Urban - Closer to many employers, entertainment districts, restaurants and schools, but also often noisier.
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Busy Streets - Often, these are homes on streets with more traffic.
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Cul de sac - Cul de sac is a short road which is closed off at one end. It is a common choice for buyers with children.
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Corner lots - These are often larger lots with fewer neighbors.
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School Districts
Number of Stories
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Single Story - A single story house is easier to clean and gives easy access for individuals with certain medical conditions.
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More than One Story - These houses provide more living space. There is also less noise if members of the family have their bedrooms upstairs.
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Split Levels - A house style in which floor levels are staggered. It typically has a square footage on same size lots as ranch homes.
Interior Specifications
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Number of Bedrooms - The common minimum requirement is three bedrooms. However, two bedrooms appeal mostly to first-time homebuyers and seniors.
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Number of Bathrooms - A house with more than one bathroom is preferred by most people.
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Additional rooms - Extra space for children's playroom, media/art rooms, hobbies and others.
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Square footage - Larger spaces offer more room. But in the end, it is still the layout of the room that is the most important.
Home Style and Home Exterior
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Garage - You can choose from an attached or detached garage.
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Home Construction - Specify your preferred roof, flooring, yard and primary material of the house.
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Special Amenities - Include fireplaces, pools, among others.
Specific Home Features
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Condition of plumbing, electrical, heating & cooling units.
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Available utilities such as DSL, cable, satellite and others.
