Are you in the difficult position of trying to sell your Lake Lanier home this winter? That question is probably unfair, because our lake water level has dropped so low that many homes no longer have water under the dock. Which would beg the question of why sell now? Or do you have to sell?
Lake Lanier is currently down over 13 feet and is pushing 14 feet below full pool at last check. It can be very difficult to sell a Lake Lanier home when there is simply no water at or near the dock. Under these circumstances, many buyers will not even consider the property. After all, why buy a lake home if you can't use the lake?
I find myself in the unfortunate position of often seeing very nice properties that would otherwise be very marketable except for the water level status at certain times of drought. However, there are homes that are priced aggressively in order to compensate for the recent water short falls. And I would ask that potential buyers consider how they will use the property and the lake. For example, my Lake Lanier home has a good lot that normally has about 12 feet of water under the dock in the summer at full pool. Today, because of the low water level, I have moved the dock out in order to chase the water and be able to keep the dock floating and my hoist in operating condition. When considering a lake property and dock situation, consider the space around the dock and the size of the cove or body of water. Is there room to push? Will you have room to chase the water? But also consider these other aspects. Will you be out boating in the winter cold when the lake drops to these low levels? Are you comfortable navigating the lake when the subsurface dangers are at high risk? What about using the property in other ways? Will you walk a kayak or canoe to the water to enjoy the lake in a different way? Do you enjoy fishing from the shoreline of the lake? What about walking the shoreline? What about enjoying the peace and tranquility that our Lake Lanier area provides even during times of drought?
Hey, it's tough to sell when we experience these drought conditions! But for buyers, price is still a determining factor, and if a lake home is priced right, it can still be appealing for a buyer on a limited budget who is open to considering other pleasurable aspects of living on Lanier. The properties listed below provide an insight into what you might be able to purchase during these winter, low water level times. I find these homes to be interesting and appealing at prices that are tempting! Take a look at the details and let us know if we can show you some of these properties. There is plenty of enjoyment available at these prices!
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 | 1056 OVERLOOK Drive
Dawsonville, GA | |
| MLS Number: 5087053 |
| Listing Price: $196,000 |
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 | 56 Overlook Court
Dawsonville, GA | |
| MLS Number: 5063444 |
| Listing Price: $189,900 |
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