🏡 Understanding the Four Kinds of Mobile Home Prices
Let’s clear the air—when you're sellin’ a mobile home, there's not just one price tag. There’s four, and knowing the difference can save you time, money, and a whole lot of stress.
We're not here to knock anyone—just layin' it out simple and honest, the way you'd explain it to your brother, cousin, or neighbor over coffee.
1️⃣ The Park’s Payment Price
This is what the park might sell a home for on payments. It’s usually higher, not ‘cause the home is fancy, but because they’re offering convenience: move-in ready with financing in-house. Parks often have the say-so on who can sell in there, so they’ve got the upper hand.
📌 If you're looking at what your home's “worth,” don't just compare it to the park’s listings—they're playing a different game.
2️⃣ The Price for a Park Resident
This is when you sell to someone who wants to live right there, where the home’s already set up. That means utilities are in, skirting’s on, maybe there’s a porch—it’s move-in ready.
🔧 Even if the place needs some TLC—paint, carpet, repairs—folks can fix it as they go. If the home is priced fair, and it might even qualify for outside financing, this can bring solid value.
3️⃣ The Price to Move It (Dealer/Wholesaler Buyer)
Here’s where folks get confused. If you're selling to someone who’s gonna move the home, like a dealer or wholesaler, that sale comes with a heap of costs on their end:
- 🚛 Hooking up axles and tires
- 🛠 Tear-down and setup at a new location
- 🧰 Repairs, remodeling, permits, utilities... the list goes on
These expenses can stack up, easy. So while the offer might seem lower, it’s not about lowballing—it’s just math.
4️⃣ What the Park Might Offer You,
Really depends on the park.
If the park’s willing to buy it, they'll often offer the lowest number. Why?
📍 They don’t need to move it, and they’ve already got infrastructure and rules in place that benefit them.
That said, some dealers (like us) can still pay more than the park, even after all the costs, because we know how to find the right buyer for the right home.
✅ Bottom Line
Same home. Four different prices.
All dependin’ on who's buyin’ it, what they’re gonna do with it, and what kind of value they see in the situation.
🎯 Whether you’re buyin’, sellin’, or just curious—knowing these differences helps you make smart choices and keep more money in your pocket.
If you're looking for honest advice, fair offers, or just a real conversation, you're in the right place. Let’s talk.
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