Dave Davis, Realtor, Columbia, Missouri

Define Your Objectives

The following questions are the kind that any architect or builder is going to ask when designing your house. Think how you would answer these questions.

what room is most important to you and your family?
do you have children? what are their ages? will your children's needs change as they grow older?
will your home be a focal point for neighborhood children or teen-age parties?
do you entertain regularly? what kind of entertainment, formal or informal?
do you provide care or soon-to-provide care for an elderly parent or other in your home?
do you frequently entertain guests overnight? do you require a guest bathroom?
do you need a home office or work area that is separate from the rest of the house? what kind of equipment will you need? what kind of work do you do?
do you need a room for sewing, crafts, exercise, etc.? what are your hobbies?
do you need a separate, formal living room?
do you need any extra or special storage capacity?
do you need an attached garage?
how many cars do you have?
do you have any recreational vehicles?
do you need storage capacity in your garage?
do you need a basement? what kind, cellar type of day walk-out?
are you a private person? do you require a place to escape?