Maintenance problems total organic structure they look great yet one does not know what environmental elements may be involved. How will this effect the house integrity

ILene

Trying to sell a multi the numbers don't work and a tenant with cats must be delt with/odor.
And if the net is about 16-17,000 and a new investor/buyer comes along loves it takes out a new loan
on list price $337,800 they are under may be 5,000 What should the list price be???

Judy: Log homes fall into one of four primary categories;

* A small cabin in the woods (frequently used as a rental or weekend get-away)
* A modest log home that suites the lifestyle of many aging Baby Boomer's
* A medium size log home that represents a place of sanctuary as a second home
* A show place with all the amenities common in a high end home

I point this out because the higher up the ladder of quality, functionality and design the home, the easier it is to sell. Affluent and retiring Baby Boomer's are finding log homes to be a place to unwind, relax and restore from the stress of their fast paced lives. I know all this, because I specialize in marketing homes made from natural materials (log homes, timber frame homes, homes made from stone and various combonations of each of these materials we call a hybrid home).

Bottom line, if you are trying to sell a modest log home in an area saturated with similar homes, the task of selling that home will be a challenge. On the other hand, if the home is well designed and appeals to the mid to high end buyer, you have an great opportunity to sell that home to a growing number of retiring Baby Boomer's and affluent second home buyers.

We not only specialize in marketing log homes, we are also build log homes and are fortunate enough to have our own Design Department that works with these folks wanting to create that customized dream home show place.

The person that suggests that log homes are cheaper, less than, or somehow not as appealing as conventional homes, have not been in one of our log or timber frame homes. Check out some of these links with photos of some of the homes we are proud to have designed & built or watch the link to the YouTube clip below to see what a log home can offer:

Link to FaceBook Log home Photos:
http://www.facebook.com/friends/?ref=tn#/album.php?aid=20152…

YouTube Video Clip Of Log Homes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsGMkP6eTzA

YouTube Vidoe Clip of Timber Frame Homes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX7lQU0uei8

Link To Log Home Listings (click on SEARCH/LOG HOME SEARCH)
http://mlsarealistings.com/moddernrusticliving

Joe Folsom
Modern Rustic Living
Helping Baby Boomer's Find Balance & Purpose In Life
With Log & Timber Frame Homes of Distinction
Office: (423) 443-4638
eMail: JoeFolsom@ModernRusticLiving.com
Web: http://www.ModernRusticLiving.com
Log Home Listings: http://mlsarealistings.com/moddernrusticliving

Like any other style, saleability of a log home depends upon location...and probably more so. We've sold a number of them, both new builds and existing log homes, and all are used primarily as vacation homes, and primarily in southeast Ohio's famous Hocking Hills Region (as well as Hide-A-Way Hills). Put a log home in a peaceful wooded setting, with relatively close proximity to state parks or other recreational amenities, and you should be in good shape. In our vacation home area, investors looking to join the cabin rental business are another type of potential buyer. There's also a lot of information about log homes that muddies the water...for example, try searching log home R-value; you'll find a variety of answers, including one in particular that seems to have spread itself across lots of sites (especially home inspectors). Building a log home is a very different experience, so who built the home becomes a very important question in the resale market. Doug & Karen Parker, Prudential Calhoon Company Realtors, http://ikarensell.com

I think it is a lot about what you are know and are comfortable selling. True, log homes appeal to a smaller percentage of prospective buyers, but there are plenty of buyers out there looking for and buying log homes. So much so, I have made it my specialty. I started building log homes, partnered with several developers and then got my Real Estate license in three states, just to market log homes. We sell more to out of town folks than locally, so that alone is much different than the average real estate transaction. I love it and plan to continue to market homes made from natural materials (log, heavy timber & stone). Check out my web site if you want to learn more about how we sell log homes.

Joe Folsom
"The Log Home Guy"
Office: (423) 443-4638
JoeFolsom@ModernRusticLiving.com

When building a home, or buying a home, to ensure good resale you need to focus on the most common styles and features. The unusual does appeal to some people, but only about 1 out of 10. To get maximum resale having a style of home that is similar to others in your area, the same (or more) number of bedrooms and baths, a garage and a lot size that isn't too large and isn't too small are important.

Many people like to have their home as a showplace to entertain in and impress. Those people probably wouldn't go for a rustic log home.

Finding the right buyer won't be easy but will happen with time and exposure! With a listing like this it is so important to expose it to the maximum number of people!

Hi Judy, I have noticed this as well. They seem to appeal to a smaller group of people. In one instance I showed one to some clients and the wife loved it, the husband didn't. Many people just want a more traditional look. I think that is where Deborah's comment comes in to play. Is the environment or community one that would typically warrant a log home? It's a tough call, but that is also a reason why an excellent marketing strategy is needed. Direct the marketing towards the clientele that might look for one. I.E. Vacation home, Secluded Acreage..I don't know the details just throwing ideas. Maybe advertise in an out of city or state market that log homes sell quicker in. Just some thoughts. Good luck with it.

Where the log home is located can influence the level of diffculty encountered when selling. A log home being marketed last year in this area went through 3 listing agents and 20% drop in price before it sold. Buyers found it novel and quaint, but because it was not in an area that other log homes were located, it didn't conform. Buyers comented that, "This would be wonderful 'If" it were located _______." At a lower price, it did become attractive enough for the right buyer and it did sell.

Whenever you market to a smaller pool of potential buyers, your showings will be fewer and your marketing time can take longer.

Contemporary homes do not sell quickly or easily in certain areas, yet in other areas they do. That results from the customary trend and preferences of the region (as opposed to the exact specific location.)

As it pertains to your property, 1) Is the buyer pool for log homes smaller or larger than it would be for other types of homes in your area; 2) Is the property located near ranches, splits, and colonials or in an area where other log homes might be found?; 3) Have you evaluated your pricing strategy for possible adjustment?

Good Luck.