subject: A Guide To Finding Luxury Real Estate [print this page] Everyone has dreamed at one time in their life about being able to buy a vacation home on the beach or in some other exotic location. If you have finally come to a point in your life where you are able to start searching out luxury real estate, you are a very lucky person who is about to become the favorite friend of many. Finding a vacation home will be similar to when you purchased your first home, but for some people the criteria are a bit different.
Vacation homes are about having fun and getting away from it all. What this means for most people is a beach house on an island or if you love to ski, a lodge in the mountains or on the edge of a private lake. Whatever your idea of a perfect vacation home, there is sure to be a realtor who will be able to help you find you the home of your dreams.
Something that will be similar to when you bought your first home is that you will need to come up with a list of features you want your new home to have. Maybe you love the idea of waking up and being able to see a view of the ocean from your bed. Make sure that you let your realtor know that this is what you want.
For some people, deciding on a location may be the most difficult part of their decision. This is when research will definitely come in handy. Even if you do not know what part of a city you would prefer, you should at least narrow it down to a city or two so that your realtor can be as helpful as possible and not waste time showing you places you are definitely not interested in.
One way to make this decision is to take a trip to the places you are considering. Think about things like how close your first home will be to the vacation home. And although you may not be worrying about price, some areas may get you a better house for your money.
If you had not realized already, your family and friends will likely want to come with you or visit you in your vacation home. Be sure that if this is the case for you that you look for a home with extra space for guests. Perhaps an en suite on a floor away from the master bedroom would be a great idea to provide everyone with their own privacy.
Since many vacation homes are in remote places, and for good reason, there may be other things for you to consider before buying. Finding a place that is fully furnished will mean that you do not have to try to furnish another whole house. A house that already has furniture is sure to save you time as well as headaches and will allow you to move right in.
Of course there is a lot more to think about when considering buying luxury real estate, especially in an exotic location. Things to remember are finding a good realtor and making a list of what you are looking for in a home. If you can figure these two things out, the rest should be fairly easy.
