Valerie's Belfair WA Real Estate Blog: Wish List for Taking the "Plunge" into Home Ownership ~Part V ~

 

 Let's make a wish list for your new dream home. I want you to prioritize the list. Make three columns for your list to prioritize (and/or number them in an order of priority).

 I also have a pre-made form I can email to you if you would like to use my template.

 Start with a neighborhood or location. Break it down in priorities or groups that fit the criteria below:

1) Things you MUST have and cannot do without such as:close to towns amenities (stores, shopping, work etc) and then in the home - Big House? Little house? or one level because you cannot do stairs, 3 bedrooms because you have children or guests at various times.

                                

2) Things that are wants, but not a need. Acreage but not a necessity. An office as well but can make do with 3 bedrooms.

3) and things that would be a "wow" bonus if you were able to get them. A private lake or community pool or golf course in the neighborhood and maybe upgrades like hardwood floors, or 2 pantries in the home, - things of that sort.

The one thing to remember is that YOUR priorities will NOT be the same as someone else! This is about YOUR priorities!

Also write down or be able to answer "why" because there may be some things on your list that we may be able to accomplish through another feature or amenity in the neighborhood,property or home.

We will take your list and start with the musts and most important items. This list will help me to narrow down the area and home search to ones that will work for you. It saves a lot of time and keeps the frustration out of the process as well. You won't be running around like a mad man with that fearful look and thought in your head. My goal is to show you neighborhoods, areas, and homes that will possibly fit your priorities -not a zillion that won't work. 

My job is to LISTEN and then fulfill as many items on your list as possible within your budget. I am already familiar with all of the Mason County neighborhoods and the Mason County homes for sale within the area and neighborhoods.

Before we even start to tour homes, I will ask you to familiarize yourself with these neighborhoods and areas by driving around either with me or by yourself.  You can buy your dream home and fulfill your wish list in the home, but if you move in and then hate the location - well it is where it is!  So let's get that taken care of first and narrow down some neighborhoods and areas in Mason County WA that might fit the bill.

Here is a link to two fantastic websites, as well as mine,  that will help you get familiar with some of the areas that may be possibilities : Exploring Hood Canal and Southern Puget Sound and the North Mason Chamber of Commerce Website. This will cover areas such as Allyn, Belfair, Grapeview, Hood Canal & Southern Puget Sound towns and areas in Mason County WA. You can find these links and peruse through photo galleries of homes for sale in the Belfair, Hood Canal & Southern Puget Sound area at my website as well.

Write the ones down that intrigue you and you think may be possiblities and add them to your list. Have fun exploring and don't forget to ask ME questions as well.  Take notes!  Take lots of notes! Our next discussion we will be ready to start touring homes of interest!

For more information on "taking the plunge into home ownership"  here are some links to Part I through Part IV of the process. 

Buyers and Sellers- There's more to buying or selling a home than you think!

 Taking the Plunge can be Scary and Overwhelming

Taking the Plunge Part II - Buying a Home

Building the Team to Home Ownership Taking the Plinge Part III

Terms to know when Taking the Plunge - Part IV

I look forward to building a lasting relationship with you and finding your dream home!  MY SUCCESS IS YOUR SUCCESS! 

I specialize in people first, building lifelong relationships.I specialize in real estate in  Belfair, WA, Hood canal and Southern Puget Sound as well as surrounding areas in Mason County WA.  Don't forget, I also offer a FREE, NO OBLIGATION market analysis tailored to your home  or property.  Give me a call, drop me a line, or visit my website!  I would love to start the process of taking the plunge with you!  

~~Valerie~~

Associate Broker

Windermere Peninsula Properties

my website: www.valspaulding.mywindermere.com

my phone : 360-710-5622

my email : vlsallyn@windermere.com