It’s a given that home buyers – whether they’re first time buyers or experienced – want to buy their dream home. And, it’s easy to get lost in the choices with all the houses in Chicago, Illinois that look like possibilities (neighborhood, architecture style, etc.).

To help you narrow your “possibilities” list from the computer to the list of houses you visit, take this checklist along when you go house hunting. Highlight the items that are most important to you. It’ll help you put things in line and use realistic ways to measure the houses you’re touring. With this list, you’ll be able to judge the features of two or three homes. Click here to print this page.