Before you start actually looking at homes, you should take a moment to figure out what exactly it is you want to find. Begin by grabbing a pen and pad of paper, and jotting down all the items and features your ideal home would have. Next, go back through your list and highlight only the items that are most important to you – the things you really can’t or will not do without.
When you go out to view homes, keep your list handy. This will help you keep track of which properties you see that actually contain your “must-haves” and which ones have more bells and whistles. From there you will have an easier time sorting through the homes that best fit what you want.