If you have just started your search for a home for sale in Tahoe Keys, you likely already know the general idea of what you are looking for. With websites like Pinterest and Houzz, and shows like Fixer Upper, consumers often times fantasize about their dream amenities. However, in order to save yourself some time (and maybe a little house heart break), “know before you go”. Simply put, figure out the features you have to have vs the ones that can maybe wait when it comes to shopping for Tahoe Keys real estate.

The first obvious step when it comes to buying a home for sale in Tahoe Keys is get pre-approved. By getting pre-approved instead of pre-qualified, you will know what your actual budget is. This not only puts you in a better light with the seller of that Tahoe Keys real estate, but it keeps you from falling in love with a Tahoe Keys home for sale outside of your budget.

Next you will want to make a list of your Tahoe Keys real estate desired features. You can break them down in these categories, which also doubles as a great ranking feature.

1.) Must Have

These are the items your future Tahoe Keys real estate must have in order to be considered. This is usually bed, bath, school district, proximity to work, etc. When you know these key features, it will help narrow things down if you find yourself flip flopping back and forth between a couple homes for sale in Tahoe Keys.

2.) Wants

You may desire a large bonus room, gourmet kitchen, mother in law suite, Lake Tahoe views or being walking distance to the beach. All of which are great perks, but could fall outside of the budget or not include the must have bedroom count.

3.) Pinterest Board Dream House

Who doesn’t scroll through Pinterest when they are bored? While there are a lot of great DIY projects and cool decor hacks, there are a lot of custom homes with professional interior designers that quite frankly are out of most people’s budgets.

The bottom line here is that when shopping for Tahoe Keys real estate, you want to have your list all organized before you get started. It will save you time, frustration and getting your hopes up. For more information on real estate in Tahoe Keys, call me at 530-308-4331.