Of course, besides experiencing a gut feeling, buyers also have to keep in a mind a more logical checklist of their wants and needs, and how a home will potentially fit in with their lifestyle. Charlotte advises, "As far as pragmatic reasons are concerned, clients often have a fairly lengthy list of their 'wants.' Typically, however, there is a short list of criteria that drives the ultimate decision. For instance, the priority of a neighborhood might reign over the number of bedrooms, or vice versa. A couple with two children might seek four bedrooms so one can be a guest room. If they find a three bedroom house in just the right spot, they might compromise on size and let their guests stay on a pullout sofa in the den. Other factors that may impact a buyer's decision-making process include: proximity to where they work, where they eat and drink, their kids' schools, etc."
