We often talk about creating your forever home as a custom-built home, but that is not the case for everyone. Some people are building a home to sell it down the road or want it to be something their children can sell after they pass. If resale is a consideration, there are a few things you will want to consider before you finalize your plans.
It’s All About Location
You can have the most beautiful home in the entire state, but if the location is bad, that home will not sell, or at least it will not sell for what it should. Homes close to transportation hubs, schools, hospitals, and desirable neighborhoods are all factors to consider. A home in a scenic area will also sell for more, such as a beachfront home or a home with a mountain view.
Construction Quality
We have beaten this point to death, but it must be mentioned again when talking about resale. If you are building a custom home, the craftsmanship, materials, and build quality will all impact any resale value of the home. Those tiny details mean everything when the home is being appraised for resale.
Design
This is something else we have talked about numerous times in terms of resale value. Trends are great, but some trends turn out to be nothing more than a fad. You obviously want to put some of your personality into the home, but it should not be so specific that your buyer niche will be very limited.
Floor Plan
A “unique” floor plan may work for you, but will it work for buyers when you want to resell the home? Open floor plans are the most popular floor plans we see today. They offer far more flexibility than a traditional floor plan, so this is more than likely what you want to consider for your home.
Energy Efficiency and Technology
We are lumping these together because they are often integrated into the home. Today’s energy-efficient appliances are often smart appliances and believe me, they can make a huge difference in that monthly electric bill. There is also a big push by the government right now that is offering significant tax breaks for purchasing more energy-efficient appliances, so you might as well take advantage of it.
Outdoor Features
Curb appeal is the first and last impression your home leaves on potential buyers, so think about a garden patio, pool, deck, or BBQ pit… these are all things that will make the home more attractive to a potential homebuyer.
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