Print the following Home Shopping Guide. Fill in the boxes below and write comments to create a profile that will guide you and your agent as you look for a new home. You might not find a house that will meet all of these requirements, but knowing what you want will streamline your search.

The community is as important as the house you buy. Remember to check out services such as refuse or trash removal, roads, police and fire protection, utilities, cable TV and sewers. Depending on your personal needs, you may also want to look into schools, shopping, parks, churches, libraries, airports, public transportations and hospitals.