Shopping for a luxury Lake Minnetonka home can be quite exciting. However, it can also overwhelm you, especially when there are dozens of homes to look at. In order to make sure you utilize your schedule well, there are some tips you can follow to make viewing luxury homes for sale a lot more efficient.
Get More Rooms Than You Think You Need
As the old saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry. The idea is to get a home that essentially offers more than what you need so you won’t regret anything in the future. If you are just starting a family, you may want to get a home featuring six bedrooms instead of just three or four. While you may not need all of these rooms, you can easily turn some of them into a children’s study or play area.
Ask for more than you need in other parts of the home as well. You may want to get a luxury Lake Minnetonka home with a garage that can accommodate more than three vehicles. That way, finding extra room to park a new car will never be a problem. What’s more, this will help you avoid remodels that may cost you more than what you have already spent buying the home.
Make Sure It Has All the Impressive Features
Ideally, buying a new luxury Lake Minnetonka home is all about making all your wishes come true. List down all the features your new home absolutely must have. Most luxury homebuyers today are on the lookout for an impressive chef’s kitchen and a spa bathroom just to name a few.
Check Out the Home for Yourself
It might be tempting to just send your personal assistant or representative to check out the luxury home and decide whether it’s perfect for you or not. However, it would still be better if you can do a walk through around your potential new home before issuing a check. It’s always advisable to tour the property yourself, with your family if possible. That way, everyone can weigh in if the luxury home is perfect for them, too.
Ensure That the Home Offers a Great Deal of Privacy
The whole point of living in a luxury home is to reside in a personal oasis. Hence, it matters a great deal that the property can provide sufficient privacy. it is also important the home comes with advanced security features that can deter intrusions. This is particularly important considering as many as two million burglaries are reported throughout the United States every single year.
Ask if the home is fitted with security cameras around the perimeter. You may also want to check if there are burglar alarms too. In addition, you may also want to check if the home comes with a ‘command center’ where you can view live video feeds of the house from all angles.
Keep these tips in mind and you can be assured you will find the perfect luxury home for you and your family. It may also help to relay your preferences to your real estate agent so they can show you luxury homes fitting your specifications. This way, you can find yourself moving into your new home much sooner.
Talk to one of our real estate agents at The Bartikoski Group to find your perfect Lake Minnetonka luxury home. 612-702-8865.
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