Prioritizing Your Homebuyer Wants and Needs in Today’s Market 

When it comes to homebuying, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What works best for you and your lifestyle will depend on what’s most important to you. So, before you start the search process, it’s important to take some time to think about what matters most in your new home. Once you have a good grasp of your budget, you can begin to list (and prioritize) all the features of a home you would like. Here’s a great way to think about them before you begin:

Must-Haves

Must-haves are the features that are absolute dealbreakers for you. These are typically more practical features such as the distance from work or loved ones, the number of bedrooms/bathrooms, etc. If a house doesn’t have these features, it won’t work for you and your lifestyle.

Nice-To-Haves

These are the features that you would love to have but can live without. Nice-to-haves aren’t necessarily deal breakers but if you find a home that hits all the must-haves and some of these too, then it’s definitely a contender! Examples could include a second home office, a garage or extra storage space etc.

Dream State

Lastly, there are dream state features which are things that you don’t need but if they happen to be there, it would be an added bonus! Examples include farmhouse sinks, multiple walk in closets or even luxury appliances etc.. These aren't necessary components of your perfect home but if you find a home in your budget that has all the must haves plus most of the nice to haves plus any of these extras—it’s an instant winner!

The key is knowing what matters most to you when searching for your perfect home —which is why prioritizing is so essential. Knowing which features fall into each category—must haves vs nice to haves vs dream state—can make all the difference during the homebuying process by helping narrow down your list of potential homes quickly and easily. By categorizing them into groups like this helps put things into perspective so that when making decisions about where to start looking first or how far away from certain areas is too far—you know exactly what matters most! Good luck!