✅ Want Tracker

How to use this card

Run every listing through the decision tree on the Town+Search card. Auto-fail on any Dealbreaker = no. Score on Must-Haves first, then Nice-to-Haves. The matrix at the bottom shows which property type best satisfies each criterion.

Must-Have (22 items)

Feature	Target value	Wt
Max Price	599000	10
Location	≤ 15 min to Norwood	10
Property Type	Single-family, Townhouse-style Condo, 3-Family	10
Condo Layout	2–3 floors only	10
Condo Style	Townhouse only (or similar layout)	10
Bedrooms	3+	10
Bathrooms	2+	10
Outdoor Space	Private yard/patio required	10
Finished Basement (House)	Yes	10
Kitchen	Modern, Island, Cut-out	10
Layout	Custom, Unique layout	10
Ceiling Height	Open, Vaulted, Loft-like	10
Office / Extra Room	Yes	10
Mudroom	Yes	10
Closets / Storage	Walk-ins, cabinets, basement storage	10
HOA Flexibility	Must allow outdoor use (toys, grills, etc.)	10
Parking	At least 1 per adult	10
Noise Level	Quiet / Private area	10
Resale Potential	Yes	10
Lot Size	0.25 acres min (sweet spot 0.25-0.5)	10
Multi-Level Vertical Separation	Yes	10
Natural Light	Windows, skylights, multiple exposures	10

Dealbreaker (12 items)

Feature	Target value	Wt
Slanted Ceilings	No	10
Septic System	No	10
Cape Cod Style	No	10
1.5-Story Low Upstairs Ceilings	No	10
Tight Lot No Expansion Room	No	10
Stacked Condos / Apartment Style	No	10
Flat One-Level Condos	No	10
Location Red Flag - Dead End Street	No	10
Location Red Flag - Near Factory	No	10
Location Red Flag - Flood Zone	No	10
Location Red Flag - Dangerous Area	No	10
Location Red Flag - Near Railroad	No	10

Preferred (2 items)

Feature	Target value	Wt
Home Style	Raised Ranch (Tier 1), Colonial (Tier 1), Split-level, Custom Ranch, Victorian, Contemporary	7
Garage Below House	Yes (raised ranch style)	7

Nice-to-Have (12 items)

Feature	Target value	Wt
Finished Basement (Condo)	Preferred or finishable	5
Square Footage	Track for filtering; layout matters more	5
Landscaping	Low maintenance preferred (if HOA)	5
Nearby Parks	Field/park nearby = bonus	5
Air Conditioning	Central Air preferred	5
Skylights	Bonus	5
Multiple Driveways	Bonus	5
Window Seat	Bonus	5
In-Law Suite Potential	Yes (especially 3-family)	5
Sheds	Yes (possibly with electricity)	5
Lot Setback for Addition	Yes	5
Half-Moon Driveway	Bonus	3

Neutral (1 items)

Feature	Target value	Wt
Garage vs Shed	No strong preference	0

Undefined (1 items)

Feature	Target value	Wt
Gas vs Electric	To be discussed	0

Property type comparison matrix

Feature	SFH	Condo	3-Family	Notes
Fits $535k Budget	Maybe	Yes	Maybe	SFH may need stretch or compromise
Private Backyard	Yes	No	Maybe	Rare in condos
Finished Basement	Yes	Rare	Rare	Mostly SFH
Rental Income Potential	No	No	Yes	3-fam ideal
Low Maintenance	No	Yes	No	Condo HOA handles exterior
No Septic (dealbreaker)	Depends	Yes	Depends	Check listing
Resale Value	Yes	Yes	Yes	Location-driven
Multiple Driveways	Yes	No	Yes	Shared 3-fam, rare condo
Storage/Shed	Yes	No	Maybe	Condo external lockers possible
Garage Possible	Yes	Maybe	Rare
Mudroom	Yes	Rare	Rare	SFH more likely
Jess's Kitchen	Maybe	Maybe	Rare	SFH more customizable
Skylights	Yes	Rare	Rare	SFH easier if roof allows
In-law Suite Potential	Yes	No	Yes	3-fam natural split
Noise Privacy	High	Low	Medium	More neighbors = more noise
Yard for Kids	Yes	No	Maybe	Check 3-fam lot
HOA Fees	None	Yes	None	$541/mo example
Ability to Expand	Yes	No	Maybe	SFH best long-term

SFH wins on most personal-fit criteria. Condo wins on budget fit + low maintenance. 3-Family wins on income + in-law + driveways. Per user 2026-05-16: 3-family seriously on table given condo pricing reality.

Action

Edit any criterion's target value: update data/want_criteria.csv via chat.
Auto-scoring engine for tracked listings = Batch 6 task (reads listings.csv + want_criteria.csv → score per listing).
"Gas vs Electric" still Undefined — pick when reviewing listings or defer.
Walk every listing through Must-Haves before falling in love with Nice-to-Haves.