While your opinions on the type of condo you want to own may change during the condo buying 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) highway _______
(d) neighbourhood shopping _______
(e) other_______?
- What neighborhoods would you prefer?
- What school systems do you want to be near?
- What architectural style(s) of condos do you prefer?
- Do you want a one-story or two-story condo / loft?
- How old a condo would you consider?
- How much repair or renovation would you be willing to do?
- Do you have special facilities or needs that your condo must meet?
Prioritize each of these options into |
Must have |
Would prefer |
Parking (number of spaces_________) |
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Balcony/Terrace |
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Pool |
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Bedrooms (number_________) |
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Bathrooms (number_________) |
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Theatre Room |
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Eat-in kitchen |
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Open Concept Kitchen |
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Rec Room |
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Party Room |
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Exercise Room |
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Locker |
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Wall-to-wall carpet |
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Hardwood floors |
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View |
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Light (windows) |
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Shade |
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Property Wish List is reprinted from REALTOR ® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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