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Buying a home can be one of life's most fulfilling experiences and one of the most challenging. The more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming the buying process will be.

From selecting a real estate professional to finding out what type of home you can afford, the following CENTURY 21^® tips help take the anxiety out of buying a home.

Don't forget to check out how you can earn AIR MILES^® reward miles with your purchase.

Do you know how much money will be needed in order to close your deal? Besides the basic purchase price, buyers face legal fees (plus GST) and disbursements (plus GST), which are the out-of pocket expenses a lawyer/notary incurs. Then there are closing adjustments with the seller - taxes, rental income, condominium maintenance, and some utility charges. And don't forget about the costs of arranging a new mortgage which can include application and appraisal fees. For a resale home, these "extras" can easily add 1½% to 2% onto the basic purchase price.

Do you know what needs to be done after the deal is closed? Once your offer has been accepted the work has just begun. Future steps include arranging for monthly mortgage payments and property taxes, finding the right insurance coverage, transferring your utilities and arranging for your move, among others.

Avoid any surprises by having a CENTURY 21^® real estate professional guide you through the necessary steps. Rely on their expert advice to keep you informed and prepared. It's just one more way that your CENTURY 21 real estate professional takes the anxiety out of buying a home.

When you purchase your new home, it makes good economic sense to keep it in tip-top condition.  If properly cared for, your home should serve. 

BUYING YOUR HOME
DESCRIBE IT

GENERAL INFORMATION

Size of home measured in square feet (10 X 10 room - 100 sq.ft.)

�  Less than 1,000 sq.ft.           �  1001 to 1200           �  1201 to 1500

�  1501 to 1750                       �  3001 to 4000           �  2001 to 2500

�  2501 to 3000                       �  3001 to 4000           �  Larger than 4000

Type of Home

�  Single Family (Detached)                  �  Attic Rooms (1 ¹/₂ floors)

�  Multi-Family (Attached)                   �  Split-Level

�  One Floor                                        �  With Basement

�  Two Floors                                      �  With no steps

DESIRED LOCATION

�  Waterfront               �  Water Rights

�  Town Lot                 �  Country

�  Mountainside 

Lot Size

�  More than 1 acres                �  Less than 1 acre

�  # of acres desired       ______________________         

Exterior Style

�  Ranch          �  Stone           �  Wood

�  Stucco         �  Other                                  

Total Budget for Home (land excluded) $                             

Garage

�  Attached      �  Detached     �  Carpot         �  Size              (# of cars)

ROOM AND HOW THEY RELATE

                        Large     Med.     Small     Separate     None

Living Room        �            �             �              �               �

Family/Rec.        �           �             �              �               �

Dining Room       �           �             �              �               �

Kitchen               �            �             �              �               �

One great room with all the above?       �  Yes              �  No

                        Large     Med.     Small     Separate     None

Main Entry          �             �           �               �               �  

Master BR          �             �           �               �               �

  walk-in closet   �              �           �               �               �

  w/private bath  �            �           �               �               �

  w/patio              �            �           �               �               �

Bedroom #2        �            �           �               �               �

Bedroom #3        �            �           �               �               �

Bedroom #4        �            �           �               �               �

Den/Study           �            �           �               �               �

Main Bathroom  �            �           �               �                  �

Each BR Bath    �              �           �               �               �

Guest Bath ¹/₂      �            �            �                �                �

Utility Bath          �            �           �               �               �

Utility                  �             �           �               �                 �

If no utility, washer/dryer in or near:

�  Garage         �  Kitchen        �  Bedrooms    �  Other                      

KITCHEN FEATURE

                                    Yes      No                                           Yes      No

Range & Oven             �          �          Dishwasher                   �          �

Cooktop & Wall Oven   �          �          Mixing-Center              �          �

Bar-B-Que                   �          �          Pantry                          �          �

Microwave                   �          �          Garden Window           �          �

Freezer Separate          �          �          Island                           �          �

Trash Compactor         �          �          U-Shaped                    �          �         

Country Kitchen           �          �          Walk-thru                     �          �

Formal Room               �          �          L-Shaped                     �          �

Both of above               �          �          Snack-Bar                    �          �

BATHROOM FEATURES

                                    Master            Main               Bath #3           Bath #4           None

Tub/Shower comb.           �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Tub/Shower sep.              �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Bathtub Only                    �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Shower Only                    �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Two Wash Basins             �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Vanity                              �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Oversized tub                   �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Whirlpool tub                   �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Jacuzzi (large)                   �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Sauna                               �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Planter                              �                     �                        �                      �                    �

Skylight                            �                     �                        �