Angela ReraLancaster + York County

For buyers

Five questions before you see a single house.

Angela Rera standing with two clients on closing day, the three of them holding a sign that reads We Got the Keys.

Most people start by looking at houses. I'd rather start here, because nearly every hard decision later traces back to one of these five.

There are no wrong answers and nothing is being scored. Pick whatever is closest to true, and I'll tell you what it means for your search.

Question 1 of 5

How long do you actually plan to live there?

Why I ask: this changes which houses are worth your time more than almost anything else on your list.