How Much Do You Charge Per Square Foot?

How Much Do You Charge Per Square Foot?

I get it, perhaps the answer to that question is just a starting point for discussions. On the other hand, maybe it's like asking, how much per pound are you charging for that new car?

I've had people call and that's the first question they ask! Sometimes the only question they ask, if my number isn't low enough.

Usually, that question means, how much do you charge per square foot of living area?

Well, that depends......

Since boiling an entire home down to price per SF of LA lumps a great number of things together, the number can vary widely.

How big is the front porch, lanai and garage? The larger these are the higher the price per SF.

Does the house have a tile or shingle roof, pool enclosure, swimming pool? Does the price include the building lot?

If you already own a lot, how big is it? The bigger the building lot the more sod, landscaping and driveway required.

Do you want to live in a community with a Home Owners Association that has ridged covenants and restrictions? Some require $125,000.00 window and door packages, other do not.

Are we talking Home Depot plumbing fixtures or something much different?

What kind of interior finishes do you want?

So the answer to the question, how much do you charge per SF is like throwing a dart at a board with prices on it. 

What would you like that price to be? We can throw a dart at a board or sit down and discuss what you home is really going to cost?