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Nothing's quite so frustrating as forgetting why you liked two or three particular homes after weeks of looking. With this scorecard, you can keep a record for yourself.

Not only does this list include most of the features you'll need in a home. It takes into account the importance of the surrounding community.

Maybe even more important, it allows you to set up a priority list ahead of time, a ranking order of features from the most vital to insignificant. Since most home purchases are compromises, this should help make your decision easier.

The priority list can also help a Realtor get a better picture of what you are looking for in a house, to select those houses available that best meet your requirements.

When you are visiting different homes, there's no need to feel embarrassed about pulling out the card and making notes. After all, you have a big decision to make, and it behooves you to take every precaution.