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About This Quiz
You have three houses to choose from and one big decision to make! Pretend you're on "House Hunters" by sorting through the choices any real estate agent might give you, and learn which decorating era has influenced your style. Your interior design sense doesn't have to match the kind of house you buy, but it does make things easier.
Since 1999, hundreds of prospective home buyers have been hitting the airwaves in search of their perfect dwelling. Led by an agent and a camera crew, they view three homes based on their wishlists. Sometimes, the houses are a hit. Other times, they are a huge miss. Put yourself in the shoes of a potential homeowner, and make the call by answering the questions in this quiz. Once you do, it will be easy to see which era has shaped the way you view real estate!
Whether you like the looks of clean industrial spaces or you are taken with the wacky world of the Victorians, your home choices will reveal your style. You're not opening your wallet to buy a house, but you should pretend like you are. It's the only way to tell what decorating era has inspired you most. Will it be the era you think it is, or have you mixed and matched your way into something brand new?
There might be a point to all of this.
My agent is wasting my time.
I'm willing to look, but it's confusing.
It's OK to broaden my horizons.
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As long as there's an eating area, I'm cool.
See ya! I need a dining room!
I would never sacrifice a formal space.
No, but I might sacrifice it for an office space.
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I'm sure I can bring property values up.
It's a total dealbreaker.
It's not the worst thing in the world.
I would consider properties in my desired area first.
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It's almost a given.
I don't have any wiggle room.
I could stretch it just a little.
If there are no renovations, I would consider it.
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A hot tub
A mother-in-law suite
Lots of extra rooms
A finished basement
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Sure, maybe it will bring the price down.
I don't have time for that.
I'm sure I would enjoy it!
If it's something small, it's not an issue.
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We would make a pros and cons list.
I get what I want.
We'll let the agent decide.
I guess we're arm wrestling.
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It would be an awesome recreation room.
The kids will now have a place to play.
When I said no basement, I meant it.
I'm dreaming up a new studio space.
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No problem. Life's smelly.
If it smells like gas or sewer, I'm out.
I like old houses. All of them smell weird.
My agent should not be showing me smelly houses.
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I'm more like Drew Scott.
I always channel my inner Joanna.
Chip and I could be twins.
I'm more like Shorty.
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Bungalows are not my style.
I'm open to seeing it.
They are a little small for me.
That sounds like heaven!
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I need a little yard for my dogs or kids.
A little patio will work for me.
I need an outdoor space the size of a farm.
If there's a park nearby, I don't need a lot of space.
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A clean and uncluttered entry draws me in right away!
I like to enter through the garage.
I love elaborate front gardens.
A quaint front porch would be ideal.
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I don't mind a little but not a lot of it.
Ugh. It's dreadful!
As long as it's painted, it's OK.
I like the looks of it, but it would have to be tasteful.
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I'm looking for something modest like a ranch.
I need something more like a chalet.
The bigger the better!
I want something that's farmhouse-size without being a farmhouse.
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Having someone else mow the lawn
Knowing I can call for maintenance
A neighborhood watch or security
I'm completely against having HOA fees.
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I can park in the driveway.
A garage is an absolute must-have.
Maybe I can build a garage.
I don't have a car, so it's no big deal.
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A bonus room
A shorter commute
Marble countertops
I guess I don't really need a bidet.
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I need brand new ones.
I'll make do while I work on bigger things.
I don't need them to be brand new, but they shouldn't be '70s green or anything.
I have new appliances from my old home that I can move to my new home.
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If it's worth it, I will.
I'll offer a lot less at first.
It depends on how long it has been on the market.
I'll offer a little less to see if they counter.
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I can take out this wall and make one.
It's not enough of a reason to take it off the list.
I prefer built-in closets, anyway.
I asked for a walk-in closet, and that's what I want.
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Solar panels
A tankless water heater
Energy Star appliances
Compostable toilets
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Carpet in the bathroom
Laminate countertops
Vinyl flooring
Exposed bricks
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It's only normal settlement.
Cracks in walls mean bad things.
It's normal for older homes.
I would have it inspected just to be sure.
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That's a bit much for me.
Heck yeah! I've always wanted a pool.
I'm not ready for that, but my family will be thrilled with the pool.
I wasn't looking for it, but I'm open to the idea.
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Yes! No one is using mine.
There need to be at least two showers in the home.
It's not that important.
I don't need a spare bathroom.
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Concrete
Hardwood
Tile
Bamboo
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I don't need an office.
That's fine with me.
I would rather have it on the first floor.
I would rather have my bedroom there.
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I'm looking for my own little slice of the world.
I plan to retire there.
I need a big family home.
LIfe is a vacation for me.
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I like a little more action in my surroundings.
That's ideal!
I wouldn't mind a little woodsy patch.
The more nature, the better!
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