Decide how much the water view is worth to you

Set a maximum extra amount for the outlook before viewing alternatives, then check what else that amount could buy. It might cover more usable space, a better layout or a smaller financing commitment. Keeping those trade-offs visible helps prevent an attractive photograph from deciding a budget you intended to assess carefully. When two similar homes differ mainly in outlook, compare the price difference with your own priorities. Keep floor, layout, condition and included items as consistent as possible. Ask for evidence from comparable completed transactions, not only current asking prices. Decide what the view is worth to you without assuming that the same premium will appear at resale. A personal lifestyle preference and an investment calculation can lead to different, equally deliberate choices. Prepared by Masterpiece Property.