Luxury Homes for Sale
Taking advantage of specialists is the most effective way to find the home of your dreams from the many luxury homes for sale.
With the increase in average home prices, luxury homes are no longer defined simply as homes that sell for one million dollars or more. In addition, a luxury home must include amenities such as a designer kitchen, wine cellar, home theatre, indoor swimming pool, walk-in safe and even tennis and basketball courts. Because the requirements of luxury home buyers are unique, the most effective search strategy is to focus on companies that specialize in luxury homes for sale.
Targeted Publications
You can find numerous luxury home and lifestyle publications in major bookstores. Some publications only list properties and services that are specific to a city or state, while others are national or international in scope. Most luxury publications also have Web sites that offer online searches of their available properties. In addition, major, metropolitan newspapers publish weekly or monthly real estate listings that include a luxury home section. Check with the newspaper in your area for publication dates and online access to luxury home listings.
Real Estate Agents
In all major markets, there are real estate agents who only sell luxury homes. Specializing allows them to gain extensive knowledge of the amenities that are being offered by the available luxury homes in the area. Some agents also offer a list of services, such as security surveillance, snow removal and holiday decoration, which can be included in the purchase package. Most real estate agents who specialize in luxury homes are listed separately on their brokers or other real estate Web sites.
For Sale By Owner
Private sellers list luxury homes as well. Several luxury real estate Web sites have a special area devoted to For Sale By Owner properties. Remember, even though a private seller has chosen not to use a real estate agent, it doesn't mean that you can't. Most private sellers accept that they may need to pay commission to the buyer's agent.
Other Avenues
You've tired all the methods listed above, but you still haven't found the luxury home of your dreams. Another, more customized, approach is to contact plan designers, architects and builders who specialize in luxury homes.
Home-plan designers sell a wide range of affordable, pre-designed plans. Many offer an online plan search by style and size, as well as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, stories and other search criteria. The majority also publish books of their plans to make it easier for you to view them. Or, for an additional cost, an architect will design your luxury home to be custom-built. This, of course, means that you will get exactly the house you want. Once you decide on a plan, you then need to select a builder.
The most convenient way to custom-build a luxury home, however, is to choose a builder that offers the total package, from design and construction to installation of all your amenities. Some builders even offer mortgage, landscaping, security and cable and internet delivery services. Check home-building industry Web sites for a directory of luxury builders in your area.