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New Community Upgrade Package - What Price vs. What Value?

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty BK 3030920

I visited a notable new community in my area today: Nocatee, and talked with a site agent about the traffic, and business in general.

She shared all the subdivisions increase traffic once their models are open (no surprise), and this community's models were 3 weeks behind schedule.

The builder is offering an upgrade packge, worth about $75K, in flex money for buyers to upgrade, add a pool, etc.   Standard features in these homes include granite counters in kitchen, 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances, 10' ceilings, wireless internet throughout house, Jacuzzi garden tub in master bath, pedastel sinks - and prices will be $375K - $550K.

I completely endorse upgrade packages, but with these types of finishes, how many buyers would be completely fine buying the same house for $75K less?

What are you seeing in you areas as far as new communities packaging and pricing? And, what do you think brings the most value to the buyers?

 

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Carol Zingone is a full service Broker Associate proudly affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty in Atlantic Beach, FL.  I help buyers and sellers locally, regionally, and internationally.  With hundreds of happy buyers and sellers over the course of my career, I'm thrilled to help first time buyers, military buyers, seniors, investors, 1031 exchange properties, short sales and REO's.  I have spent hours honing my expertise, including the designations of: Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC) , Short Sales, Foreclosures, REO's, (SFR), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES).  I pride myself on providing excellent expertise to all buyers and sellers. Search the MLS via www.carolzingone.com  for Jacksonville and area listings!