Everyone will have a plan or wish list in mind when shopping for a home. We’ll think of a price, size, style, location, etc. Apart from this, there are lots of things to look out for when house hunting. To help you prepare for stress-free house hunting, we have compiled a list of the 5 best house hunting tips.

What to look for when buying a house?

You have to check from the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to the amount of outdoor space, to local amenities and neighborhood safety when buying a house. The key factors below will help you prioritize and know what’s most important.

• Location
• Neighborhood
• Home’s curb appeal
• Size and the floor plan
• Windows and lighting
• Closets and storage
• Finishing touches

Here’s why each of those things must be critical to your home search.

Location

The most important thing to keep in mind when house hunting is the location. Once bought you can’t do any changes in the location so be sure that you’ve picked the right one. When you go house hunting, look at how the home is situated, ease of access, noise from neighbors, traffic, and pets, and how far the parks, shopping malls, schools, and public transportation are located from home.

The Neighborhood

When you get time just drive around and check whether the homes in the neighborhood are consistent in size and features. Do they keep the yard clean and eye-catchy? Also, check if the neighborhood is safe for people to walk, run, or bike, and are their children playing in the yards.

Size and the Floor Plan

A large home will give you more space where you can set up an office, craft, and art projects. But as the space gets larger, the energy costs also spike right? you must decide how you’re going to use the home space perfectly and think about whether it will fit your lifestyle now and in the future.

The Bedrooms and Bathrooms

For some, the bedrooms and bathrooms should be more than three depending on the size of the family. So decide how much you need.  An extra bedroom is always a good choice, as it can be used for a home office, craft studio, or guest room. In the future you can also convert it into a hall or room, consult with your architect, and proceed.

The Closets and Storage

Older homes will have a little closet and not a lot of storage space. When buying a home, check whether it has ample closets and lots of storage. You can always add storage space, but you might have to sacrifice living space in your rooms.

It’s good to look at a home with light and sunshine in mind. Also, look at the locations of electrical outlets and fixtures. While house hunting sometimes the simplest home will attract you with its installed moldings, hardware, and fireplace. If these elements are needed in your home, keep in mind and buy only if it meets your criteria.