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很多第一次买房的同学开始多少都有点感觉没有头绪,选择什么地方?房子选什么样的style?房屋结构要什么样的?我这里有一份以前保存的house hunting checklist, 可以帮助买房的同学分清哪些是必须的,哪些是想要的。同时,也要考虑到今天的需要和明天将来的需要,比如,家庭成员的增加或有老人搬来同住等等。换房的同学多半对这些问题都有比较清晰的回答,不过归纳一下可能目标更明确一些。
N: Need W: Want DW: Don’t want N | W | DW | TYPE | | | | Single-family | | | | Townhome | | | | Condo | | | | New | | | | Existing |
N | W | DW | LOCATION | | | | Central city | | | | Suburbs | | | | Outlying | | | | Away from heavy traffic | | NEAR | | | | Job | | | | Schools | | | | Parks | | | | Public transportation | | | | Airport | | | | Expressway | | | | Neighborhood shopping | | | | Regional mall | | | | Entertainment/restaurants/theaters |
N | W | DW | CONDITION | | | | Well kept | | | | Fixer-upper | | | | Needs minor work |
N | W | DW | STYLE | | | | Traditional | | | | Contemporary | | | | Ranch | | | | Two-story | | | | Tudor | | | | Victorian | | | | Split-level | | | | Colonial | | | | Other |
N | W | DW | EXTERIOR | | | | Brick | | | | Stucco | | | | Aluminum siding | | | | Vinyl siding | | | | Wood frame |
N | W | DW | SYSTEMS | | | | Boiler, furnace, oil tank (circle preferred system) | | | | Central air conditioning | | | | Security | | | | Internet/cable ready |
N | W | DW | FLOOR PLAN | | | | Basement | | | | Finished basement | | | | Attic | | | | Formal foyer | | | | Formal living room | | | | Great room | | | | Family room | | | | Formal dining room | | | | Office | | | | Media room/rec room | | | | Mud room/laundry room |
N | W | DW | BATHROOMS | | | | Number: ____________ | | | | Shower | | | | Tub | | | | Double sinks | | | | Dressing area |
N | W | DW | BEDROOMS | | | | Number: _____________ | | | | Master suite | | | | First-floor master suite | | | | Rooms for future children/elderly relatives |
N | W | DW | KITCHEN | | | | Countertop materials: _____________ | | | | New appliances | | | | Eating area | | | | Desk area | | | | Pantry | | | | Center island |
N | W | DW | GARAGE/PARKING | | | | Size: ___________ | | | | Street parking | | | | Paved driveway | | | | Reserved or deeded spot (for condos) |
N | W | DW | SPECIAL FEATURES | | INTERIOR | | | | Fireplace | | | | Vaulted ceilings | | | | High ceilings | | | | Wood floors | | | | Built-in cabinets | | | | Big closets | | | | Extra storage space | | | | First/second-floor laundry | | EXTERIOR | | | | Good view | | | | Natural light | | | | Backyard | | | | Garden | | | | Play area | | | | Screened porch | | | | Patio/deck | | | | Barbecue area | | | | Outdoor lighting | | | | Fenced yard | | | | Mature trees | | | | Mature shrubs | | | | Maintenance provided by a homeowners association | | COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD | | | | Highly-rated schools | | | | Swimming pool | | | | Tennis courts | | | | Golf course | | | | Parks | | | | Park programs/activities | | | | Health clubs | | | | Sidewalks | | | | Local college | | LIFESTYLE | | | | Kid-friendly spaces | | | | Room for older parents | | | | Sport/basketball court | | | | Room for guests/entertaining |
Sources: Gail G. Lyons, ABR, CRS, Boulder Real Estate Services Ltd./Realty Executives, Boulder, Colo., and REALTOR® Magazine
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