How much does it usually cost to build a house?

When I entered the world of real estate as a salesperson, part of my job was not just to offer a property to my clients, but also to help them imagine their dream home that will be built on their lot. And that is actually my strategy. Gone are the days that you will push them to buy this land because it is beside a clubhouse, and its elevation is high.

Yes, that is essential but it's just basic information that your clients should know but it's not part of how you will make them buy. It's all about emotional selling right now. Walking them through how you want them to build their home depending on their architectural preferences, how many bedrooms, and how big is the kitchen especially when the investor loves to cook.

It's always fitting the property on that person's dream. And because you make them realize that it's not just the land that they will invest in but also the house construction. That's when they'll ask how much it usually costs to build a house.

In this article, I will share an idea of the cost of building a house depending on the type of finishing. Though this is just an estimate, it will be helpful for those who are planning to build their dream house to have an idea or reference: 1. Bare - This type of finish includes basic finishes only and usually focuses on function.

It's like the place will be livable even without the extra add-ons or interior design. Usually, there is corrugated roofing, concrete wall finish, and ceramic tiles. The cost of this finish is .