One of  the most important parts of the home buying process is finding the right home for you and your family. After all, you will probably be living there for years to come, so it should be a place where you will be happy.

First, figure out what is most important to you in a home, and then try to find the one that comes closest to what you’ve envisioned. Here are some basic points to keep in mind during your search:

Location: Where your home is located can be just as important as what it looks like or how big it is. Do you need to be in a particular school district, or close to a job, bus line, or day-care facility? Remember, even the perfect home will not seem so perfect later on if you are not happy with the surrounding neighborhood.

Size And Special Features: Before you start your search, sit down with your family and make a “wish List” of  all the features and amenities  you want in your new home. How many bedrooms and baths do you need? Do you need central heating or air conditioning? Make sure you distinguish your “wants” from your “needs” Rank each item according to its importance, and look for a home with the most important features first.

Types Of Homes: A single-family home is not the only housing style you have to choose from. Condominiums, town homes,and co-ops all offer different lifestyle and ownership options.

Using A Buyer Broker: You may be able to find your home just by looking through ads in newspapers or home directories, or by looking for “For Sale”sign in neighborhoods you like or by using the World Wide Web as a large percentage of people do. Before you make that call to an owner or real estate person you should consider all the advantages of using a Buyer Broker to represent you.

Even if you have to do without some of the items on your wish list, your home should be a place where you can be comfortable-you should not have to settle for a place that isn’t right for you. Educate yourself, think about your options, and take the time you need to make the right choice.