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Prepare For Your Luxury Home Purchase

30 July 2021

Cody Day

The purchase of a high-end luxury home is a major investment. As with any investment, as a buyer, you want to be certain that you are not simply tossing your money around. You want to be confident in your purchase. For this reason, patience is a necessity when purchasing a luxury home. Learn how to prepare yourself for this journey.

Know the Local Market

Do yourself a favor and do a bit of research on your local luxury home market. This step is especially important because it will help you gauge your expectations. If you live in an area with a bustling high-end estate community, you may find a home easily.

However, if the luxury market is slim, it could take longer to find a home that meets all your needs and wants. The better you know where you stand, the better you can plan. To aid in this process, be sure you speak with a real estate agent who is knowledgeable of the local market.

Prepare for Savvy Sellers 

Buyers are intelligent at every home purchase price point. But there is often something distinct about the luxury home seller, in that given the value of their property, they have done plenty of research to protect their investment. 

As a result of the luxury home sellers' research, negotiations for these properties can sometimes be lengthy, and in some instances, there can be little wiggle room, as the goal of the seller is to get the full value of their home during the transaction. Again, a real estate agent can use their knowledge to help you assess home values and be a better negotiator. 

Define Luxury

One thing that some first-time luxury home buyers are surprised to discover is that their definition of a luxury home may not match that of the local area. For instance, in a rural area, homes listed above $500k may be considered luxury, but in a metropolitan area, these homes might have a one-million-dollar threshold. 

To be certain you know what you are looking for, ensure your definition of luxury is on par with that of the area you are shopping in, as you may need to adjust your budget to find what you are looking for. Again, an agent can help you assess the local market.

Remember, a real estate agent can help guide you through this process to ensure your investment is protected and that you get what you want in a home.

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