Say more about what the average price per square foot of the finished product means?
In trying to determine comparative value, price per square foot can be a useful general guide, but to use it effectively it is important to define what it includes so you can make an effective apples to apples comparison between different options. Otherwise, depending on who you talk to, you will hear radically different prices quoted for what a house costs to build per square foot – which sheds very little useful light on your efforts to comparatively shop. Some quotes mean just the house, without amongst other components; a foundation, lot, garage, air conditioner, appliances, window treatments. Most notably, the quote may not include the cost of the special assessments which can be considerable and which the home owner must eventually pay off. Other quotes include various combinations of the above costs. At 1ST Realty we try to discuss a “completed product price per square foot” that will come as close as possible to reflecting what you the consumer will have to ultimately pay for t
