Tips For Golf Course Real Estate Buyers
We have compiled a set of useful tips for buyers about to
purchase a new home on a golf course. Buying a new home is
big step and there are a few things to consider before the
sale, especially when you're buying a home on a golf course.
- Play a round on the course first. If you are about
to commit to a major purchase based largely around a golf
course you should probably play a round on the course before
you even make an offer unless you know the course well.
Why get stuck living on a course you don't like to play
- Check with the neighbors about any golfer issues.
Ask the next door neighbors if they have any problems with
the golfers who play the course. Do they have a problem
with littering, loudness, privacy, and other golf related
issues.
- Does the course offers a discount to families living there?
Some courses offer discounts, some do not. Make sure you
get a deal on the golf if you're going to but a home there.
- Can you afford it? We have a mortgage
calculator to help you calculate the monthly payments.
- Are golf carts allowed in the community. Make sure
you know whether the community allows travel on golf carts
through their streets. Owning your own cart saves money
on golf, however if you cannot drive your cart through the
streets to the clubhouse what good is it?
- Do windows get broken frequently where you are about
to buy? Some holes just seem to cause a bunch of broken
windows. Whether it's a golfer trying to shave a few yard
or an errant shot, plate glass costs money and so does homeowner
insurance deductibles.
- Does the course sponsor many tournaments. This
can be a good thing or bad for some people. Privacy is everything
to many and a few golfers on the weekend is one thing, but
a tournament in your backyard every other weekend is another.
- Are there any plans for the course to expand or change
it's layout in the future? Knowing this ahead of time
can save you problems in the future. Check to see if they
are planning a redesign that could turn your pretty view
into a sand trap.
- Golf communities tend to be rule driven. If you
are not one of those people who likes to be told what type
of roof you can have, or where cars or boats can be stored
on your property, make sure you know what type of community
you are moving into and see if you can get a copy of their
deed restrictions.
- Ask about any resident/course restrictions. Are
residents playing with their own carts allowed to play anytime?
Some courses only allow the "Paying Customers"
to play during peak times. If a resident wants to play a
peak time they must pay the peak fees.
- Make sure there are no disputes with regards to property
lines. Make sure you know where your yard ends and the
course begins.
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