DUFFY Realty

What Are You Really Needing in a Home? House Hunting Worksheet

Do this worksheet alone and then compare with the other person you are buying the home with.

What are you looking for and how will you know that you found it?

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Part 1

Mark what appeals to you and then find the top three and mark with a star. Ignore things that may not be applicable to your price range.

What is your favorite exterior?

  • Porch
  • Up on a hill
  • Brick
  • Stucco
  • Siding
  • Side entry garage
  • Space between houses
  • Fenced Yard
  • Trees in Front and/or Backyard
  • Immaculate Landscaping

What is a MUST for your interior?

  • Gourmet kitchen means?                                                        
  • 2-story family room
  • Master Suite to relax in
  • Formal dining and/or living
  • Theatre
  • Gentleman’s study
  • Private master suite from other rooms
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • High ceilings

What should the neighborhood look like?

  • Great front entrance means                                                     
  • Active swim/tennis area
  • Neighborhood parties
  • Kids that play with each other
  • Large neighborhood with over                    houses
  • Matching mailboxes
  • Sidewalks
  • Play area and/or common area for play
  • Active Homeowners Association

Part 2

Find 3 houses in your price range that you like and show your partner.

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Tell them what you like specifically about each home.

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The exterior that you like may not have the interior that you like. That is okay. This will help you in your search to understand what you are looking for specifically and what you may make allowances for later.

Now send this to buyers@duffyatl.com to share what you are needing.  

Contractor playbook

What most buyers do vs. how a DUFFY buyer handles it.

Most buyers ask for a verbal or vague text estimate.

DUFFY buyers demand a formal itemized PDF quote broken down by labor, materials, scope, and timing.

A formal PDF estimate can support your Amendment to Address Defects and gives the seller less room to argue the price.

Most buyers use a contractor suggested by the seller or listing agent.

DUFFY buyers hire an independent professional from the DUFFY Preferred Vendor Shortlist.

The seller's contractor has incentive to make the repair sound cheap and minor. Your contractor protects your equity.

Most buyers agree to a massive upfront deposit just to get an estimate on paper.

DUFFY buyers work with reputable trades who provide free or low-cost diagnostic quotes for pending buyers.

This keeps your out-of-pocket cash protected before you officially own the home.