When you're looking for a property in a community as big as Mississauga you're going to need to narrow down the list of possibilities early. There are hundreds of homes currently on the market and they range from modern condos with contemporary lines and clean designs to quaint cottage-style bungalows. A good place to start is by making a list of the things that your property needs to include and sharing that with your real estate agent. This will help focus both of your searches and will hopefully quickly lead you to that ideal home.

Location is the first thing you should consider when looking at any new homes for sale in Mississauga, Ajax, Newmarket and Vaughan. This is one of the biggest factors when it comes to price and when you're living in a place like the GTA you are always going to need to consider your commute when you're going anywhere. Think of all of the places that you need to go on a regular basis. Maybe one person in the family works in downtown Toronto and the other in a factory in Oakville. Or you might have a child that still has hockey lessons that they need to attend every weekend. This can decrease the numbers greatly and help the clients eliminate properties that would not be in their desired area.

The next thing you should look at is the lifestyle that you plan to live in your new home and the type of property that will best work with it. Some people are used to living in smaller towns like Windsor or Halton Hills and want to be a part of their community. Others are really just looking for a bed to sleep in at night and a place to keep all of their things. This will help you determine how much space you really need and the home's layout.

Price is always going to be a factor when finding a new home with a local agent and you should definitely all be on the same page when it comes to budget before you start attending home showings. Everyone wants to get themselves into the best home possible but you should be practical first and make sure that you're choosing a property that you can maintain throughout the years. You don't want to fall in love with a home only to realize that it's really out of your price range.

Lastly, think about all of those little details that would really make your new home perfect. You might not get them all but it's good to mention them to your real estate agent just in case. You might want to be near a certain school for your kids to attend or could be after a great coffee shop within walking distance. All of these details will let your real estate agent in on your tastes so that they can better search on your behalf.

A sample "must have" or "new home wish list" might include:
Main floor master bedroom
Office space
Large fenced yard
Two car garage
Inground pool
Located on a residential street
Master ensuite
Upstairs laundry