Features like interior "bridges," loads of built-in shelving, open-concept peculiarities, etc, look fantastic to me, but I can see how they might look a little odd to others.
This is a got-a-full-page-in-the-housing... "unique" house.
Are there any rules of thumb vis-a-vis just going with square footage, given that "artistic" house touches add value to some people but decrease it to others to the extent where it ends up as neutral?
It's one thing to compare standard houses where you can say "den, dining room, 4 bedrooms, etc...", but I have no idea where one even starts estimating the value of something like an attached log cabin.
Any thoughts?
2006-11-28 09:45:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Unique homes are difficult to value. Although they may lack the traditional or neutral look the masses are draw to, it will eventually appeal to that one special buyer. Quality is important when it comes to homes like these. The workmanship must be top notch on these properties, or it could give the overall feel of someones first tree house attempt. Regardless of the oddities, things to always consider, the condition of the roof, wiring, pluming, the foundation, windows, and the location, location oh yeah, location. How big is the lot, traffic issues, etc.
2006-11-28 10:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Rae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can only estimate the average value of similar sized homes, (usually in a mile radius). Then try to show the oddities as a value worth paying for, or that make the home more valuable. For instance, "this is the only home in the area that has a swimming pool and a spa". They both cost money to maintain, but, you are selling the pleasure of having them. You might not get more money for your house, but you might sell faster.
2006-11-28 09:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any value of any house is based on the relative comps for the area that house is in. comps being comparable properties based on; amount of land, square footage, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, pool, and other basic comparable features. Many people think that when they upgrade a room or a series of rooms in there house that the value is going to skyrocket when in reality you can over upgrade due to the comps in your area.
2006-11-28 09:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ideally you are building for yourself and your partner and kids.
Ideally you just stay and enjoy what you build and pass it along to next generations.
If you think you might want to sell think boring, everybody likes granite counter tops though.
2006-11-28 09:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at price for something like this and add on to that price or subtract from it as you are the buyer so.
2006-11-28 09:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by lcayote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋