Knowing the difference between what you need, what you want, and what you can take or leave is the fastest way to find the right home. Work through this, and we'll search with real focus.
Adam LaPorte
Royal LePage Binder · Home Buyer Checklist · Windsor-Essex
519-566-3522 · adamlaporte@royallepage.ca
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01
Budget & timing
Price range
When are you hoping to buy?
Financing
02
Where you want to live
Select any areas you're considering — pick as many as you like.
Windsor
LaSalle
Tecumseh
Lakeshore
Amherstburg
Kingsville
Leamington
Flexible
03
Home type & style
Property types you'd consider
Home styles you like
Renovation appetite
04
Size & rooms
Bedrooms (minimum)
Bathrooms (minimum)
05
Features — needs vs wants
For each feature, choose:Must haveNice to haveDon't mind
Parking & garage
Attached garage
Detached garage
Double (2+ car) garage
Driveway for multiple cars
Carport
RV / boat / trailer parking
Layout & main floor
Open-concept main floor
Main-floor primary bedroom
Main-floor laundry
Primary ensuite bathroom
Walk-in closet(s)
Home office / den
Formal dining room
Large / eat-in kitchen
Mudroom / front foyer
Rec / bonus room
Single-level living (no stairs)
Basement
Finished basement
Separate basement entrance
In-law suite / income potential
Basement bathroom
High basement ceilings
Kitchen & interior finishes
Updated / modern kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Quartz / granite counters
Updated bathrooms
Hardwood floors
Fireplace
Lots of natural light
Plenty of storage
Systems & comfort
Central air conditioning
Forced-air gas furnace
Newer roof / windows
Owned (not rented) water heater
Energy efficient
Smart-home features
Backup generator / hookup
Outdoor & lot
Fenced yard
Large lot
Private / treed backyard
Deck or patio
Swimming pool
Corner lot
Waterfront / water view
Shed / workshop
Garden space
Neighbourhood & commute
Close to good schools
Short commute to work
Near a highway (E.C. Row / 401)
Walkable to shops & amenities
Near parks / trails
Public transit access
Quiet, low-traffic street
Family-friendly / kids nearby
Near the river / waterfront
Close to the U.S. border crossing
Accessibility
No stairs to enter
Wheelchair accessible
Wide doorways / hallways
Full bathroom on main floor
06
Deal-breakers & notes
Anything that's an absolute no, or details I should know
Your wishlist so far
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Send it to Adam
Email this wishlist to me
I'll get your full list of must-haves and nice-to-haves and use it to set up a tailored search across Windsor-Essex. No obligation.
Make a few selections above first — then send your wishlist over.
A starting point
This checklist is a tool to help clarify your priorities — there are no wrong answers, and your wishlist can change as we look at homes together. Availability, pricing, and features vary by property and market conditions.
Got your wishlist sorted?
Send it my way or book a consultation — I'll set up a focused search around your must-haves and flag homes worth seeing.
