08-12-2010, 03:42 PM
Bob, this is my opinion as a buyer. Many people don't have a lot of imagination. Staged houses sell for more than non-staged, even though the buyer knows the furniture isn't included. So, I do not think the spec house would be appealing without finishes. I've seen quite a few design shows where there's a development, and the buyers see a model, then are told they can change out finishes. But there is usually something in the space that they can see. Often the change out is a counter top upgrade, different finish of appliances, better flooring instead of carpet.
You wouldn't be able to do that with one house. I think it would "show" terribly on the MLS. I have seen spec houses on the MLS that were plans only. I've seen spec houses that were in progress, where I was told I could still change the finishes if I made the offer and got in contract. I've never seen an unfinished but finaled spec house.
You wouldn't be able to do that with one house. I think it would "show" terribly on the MLS. I have seen spec houses on the MLS that were plans only. I've seen spec houses that were in progress, where I was told I could still change the finishes if I made the offer and got in contract. I've never seen an unfinished but finaled spec house.