No Hype: A Practical Guide to Using AI for Your Home Search

1. In your phone notes app, answer as many or as few of the questions below. Write as much or as little as you want. Your personal AI realtor has infinite patience.

2. Prompt Google Gemini (or use your favorite) as shown below to turn the AI into a realtor and provide you valuable insights privately.

3. Take the AI response and paste that into Abdoefy to get amazing home recommendations based on your personal answers. Goodbye old fashioned real estate search.

SECTION 1: Your Current Lifestyle & Daily Flow

1. Tell me about your current living situation. (e.g., apartment, house, with family, roommates, single) What do you love about it? What are your biggest frustrations or things you wish were different?

2. Describe a typical weekday for you. (e.g., commute, work from home, exercise routines, social activities, family time)

3. And a typical weekend? (e.g., hobbies, relaxation, entertaining, outdoor adventures, quiet reflection)

4. How do you generally feel about "home maintenance" and DIY projects? (e.g., love to tinker, happy to hire it out, prefer low-maintenance)

5. What's your relationship with "stuff"? (e.g., minimalist, collector, constantly decluttering, need lots of storage)

6. Are you a "homebody" or do you spend most of your time out and about? How does your ideal home support this?

SECTION 2: Your Future Vision & Aspirations

1. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years, and how might your home needs evolve? (e.g., starting a family, career change, empty nesting, taking on a new hobby, having aging parents move in)

2. What does "community" mean to you? (e.g., quiet and private, vibrant and social, close-knit, diverse)

3. What kind of impact do you want your home to have on your well-being? (e.g., a sanctuary, a place for creativity, an entertaining hub, a practical base)

4. Are there any life changes on the horizon (even if tentative) that might influence your home choice?

SECTION 3: The "Must-Haves" & "Deal-Breakers" (Beyond the Basics)

1. When you imagine your absolute "dream home," what are 3 non-negotiable features or feelings it must evoke? (e.g., abundant natural light, a sense of privacy, a gourmet kitchen, a dedicated creative space, walkability to a specific type of amenity)

2. What are 3 things that would instantly make you say "absolutely not" to a home, regardless of other positive features? (e.g., busy street, dark interior, no outdoor space, specific architectural style, proximity to a certain type of business)

3. Think about your ideal outdoor space. (e.g., large yard for pets/kids, small patio for grilling, balcony with a view, low-maintenance garden, no outdoor space needed)

4. How do you envision parking? (e.g., attached garage, street parking, dedicated driveway, covered carport)

5. What kind of commute are you willing to tolerate for your work or other regular activities? (e.g., walking distance, short drive, public transport accessibility, specific maximum time)

SECTION 4: Neighborhood & Environment

1. Describe your ideal neighborhood "vibe." (e.g., bustling urban, quiet suburban, rural escape, artistic/bohemian, family-centric, energetic downtown)

2. What amenities are absolutely essential to be nearby? (e.g., grocery store, specific type of restaurant, gym, park, hospital, public transportation, specific school type)

3. How important is "walkability" or "bikeability" to you?

4. What's your tolerance for noise? (e.g., love the sounds of the city, need absolute quiet, don't mind occasional street noise)

5. How do you feel about the presence of children/families in your neighborhood? (e.g., essential, indifferent, prefer adult-oriented)

6. Are there any environmental factors that are important to you? (e.g., proximity to green spaces, water features, specific climate considerations, natural disaster risks)

SECTION 5: Financial Comfort & Property Type

1. Beyond the purchase price, what is your comfortable range for total monthly housing costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance, potential HOA, utilities, basic maintenance)?

2. How do you feel about the prospect of renovations? (e.g., eager for a fixer-upper, prefer move-in ready, open to minor cosmetic updates)

3. Do you have a strong preference for a specific property type? (e.g., single-family home, condo, townhome, multi-family, loft) Why?

4. Are you interested in new construction, or do you prefer older/established homes with character? What draws you to one over the other?

SECTION 6: The Intangibles

1. If your home could have a "personality," what would it be? (e.g., cozy and inviting, sleek and modern, historic and charming, spacious and airy)

2. What emotions do you want to feel when you walk through the front door of your new home?

3. Is there anything else, no matter how small or unusual, that you consider a key part of your ideal home and lifestyle?

Help me understand what I should look for in a new home in the {town or market area you are searching in}. Here are the lifestyle factors that I want you to consider in your recommendation.

{PASTE THE ANSWERS FROM YOUR NOTE APP BELOW}

Copy the output from your AI Chatbot into Abodefy in the text box below, and watch as we magically match you to homes.

Your favorite Chatbot doesn't have access to real estate listings like the MLS, but Abodefy does!