Define your Brief

Posted By Steve Janes  

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This page is part of the Shortlist learning library. Each resource here is built for buyers who want to narrow their options and build a focused buying plan.

Prioritise your Preferences!

The Goal
Now that you’ve clarified what kind of property suits your goals, it’s time to prioritise. A clear brief is the filter that saves you from endless scrolling and second-guessing. When you define what matters most, everything else becomes faster and easier. By the end of this page, you’ll have a concise property brief built around your purpose, price, and non-negotiables.

Shortlist Tip: This single step removes roughly 80 percent of apartments and half of all houses that do not fit your criteria. That means weeks of saved search time and a sharper focus on what truly works.

📄 Priority Filter Template
Download the Priority Filter template to sort every property feature into three simple categories:

  1. Essential
  2. Preferred
  3. Bonus

This is how to stay disciplined and avoid overwhelm when comparing listings.

👉 Download the Template

Property Focus Worksheet
Use this worksheet to build two or three clear property concepts based on your Step 1 brief.
Each concept should define your purpose, price, and must-haves.

This is the foundation you will use when applying the SMART Filter in Step 2.

Open the Worksheet

 

💡Get expert help if you are struggling to turn your preferences into a clear vision - book a call with Steve.