Buying Utah Real Estate

Homes, Condos, Land, and Investment Property

Make a Homebuying Wish List

Buying Utah Real Estate is easy. However, before you start looking, it is a good idea to prioritize your home buying wants and needs.

How many bedrooms do you want/need? Bathrooms? Must you have a garage? Large backyard? Do you absolutely hate stucco, linoleum or parking on the street? Maybe all you care about is a vaulted ceiling, a swimming pool and a window seat. Whatever your wants, needs or tastes are, write them down and tell your real estate agent.

If all you know is that you're sick of paying rent, take notes when you look at homes. Write down what you like and dislike and what you could live with. Then, relay your notes to your agent so your search can be narrowed.

Homebuying Needs and Wants Checklist

Description	Need	Want	NOTES
Single Family or Condo
Number of Bedrooms
Number of Bathrooms
Size/ Square Footage
Oldest Acceptable Age
Single-Story/Multi-Story
School District/Boundary
Number of Garage Parking
Family Room/Rec Room
Formal Living Room
Formal Dining Room
Home Office
Size of Back Yard
Commute Time
Air Conditioning