How I look for a new home

We've been looking for an apartment for a while now, not very seriously actually, since we have to go there to find one, but till then we've been searching online, and even had a look at a luxury home. I find that it's very easy to get distracted when looking for a new place to stay and stray away from what one really requires, so it is essential to have a list of the essentials at hand. I also carry the dimensions of my larger pieces of furniture and appliances such as fridge and washing machine, so that I can ensure that there is enough space for them.