make wise and informed decisions while buying a house. In her experience of working with the real estate broker, Jane has had a successful run, except for the time when an elderly man left disappointed after weeks of continuous search. After his retirement, he had wanted to invest in a "dream house," but sadly he could not find what he was looking for. Whatever he liked exceeded his budget. Jane also met a young couple who spent most of their weekends house hunting. After being out with them week after week, they finally admitted that they never intended to buy a house and that they were mostly interested in gathering information and being updated about the real estate industry.

Refer to Real Estate Broker Scenario. During the course of her research, Jane found that young couples, mostly professionals, look out for a space they can call their own. Which of the following activities in the decision$-$making process best represents this perceived requirement?