Before You Look for an Apartment
You can print out this page and write in or circle what interests you. Keep this with you, as a reminder, when looking for apartments.
What rooms do you want?
1. Do you need an extra room for: a den, an office, a studio, a sewing room, etc.
2. How much closet and storage space do you need?
3. Number of bedrooms and bathrooms?
What size of an apartment do you want?
1. How many square feet do you want?
2. How big of a kitchen?
3. How much counter space?
- Rooms big enough for large furniture?
- queen or king-size mattress
- extra-long couch
- large area rug
- long sectional desk
- exercise equipment
- piano
What amenities would you like?
Some of these amenities tend to increase the rent, so prioritize the essential amenities and hope for as many as you can attain at an affordable price.
- Elevator
- Intercom system
- Doorman or other security system
- Handicap-friendly
- Parking lot
- Cable TV
- Gym or Pool
- Specific Kitchen Appliances (microwave, dishwasher, broiler)
- Air Conditioning
- Washer and Dryer
Do you want specific features?
Do hardwood floors make you smile? If there is a specific feature that will make you insanely happy and ease the troubles in your life, it might be worth the effort to look for this special feature. Here are some features to consider:
- hardwood floors
- large windows and bright light (maybe for houseplants)
- high ceilings
- beautiful view
- proximity to places you enjoy visiting: park, bookstore, library, gym, shopping mall, cafes, or restaurants
Source: About.com
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