When buying a house, there are several questions you need to ask. This is especially true for beach homes. In fact, buying a beach home requires asking questions you wouldn’t for other types of property. Glenn Phillips, CEO of Beach Homes Realty, goes over 5 unique questions for beach home buyers.
- Sunrise or Sunset?: Viewing the sunrise and sunset is part of the experience of owning a beach house. However, some houses may have a better view of one over the other. This affects where you’ll want your home, down to the state it’s in and the direction it’s facing. You’ll need to decide which one you’d rather view more and plan accordingly.
- Convenience or Solitude?: More often than not, convenience and solitude are mutually exclusive. That means before you buy a beach house, you need to decide if you’d rather be located near populated areas or in a quieter area.
- People Traffic: Similarly to the previous question, you should ask yourself if you want a busy beach or one that’s more private. Areas with condos, hotels, etc. will likely have more people on the beach compared to private beaches. It’s also a good idea to check the beach out during peak times, such as the weekend, to get a good idea of the road and beach traffic.
- Waterfront, Water View, or Water Access?: Each of these types of beach properties brings a big difference in price. Waterfront property gives you direct access to the beach but tends to cost more. Water views and access, however, tend to be less expensive, but you may have to walk a bit to get to the beach.
- Full-Service or DIY (Do It Yourself): Some beach properties utilize HOAs and other organizations to take care of maintenance and sometimes even housekeeping. Before buying, consider how often you’ll be there and whether or not you’ll need someone to help care for it.
These 5 unique beach home questions need to be addressed before buying a beach property. These questions are different from what you would normally ask for other properties. However, knowing what you want out of your beach property will maximize your enjoyment. Visit beach-homes.com/agents to connect with agents who can help you find beach properties that fit your criteria.