The main negatives of barndominiums can be a deal-breaker for some homeowners, so you will want to make sure you are 100% invested in the idea because once you begin the process, it can become frustrating and it is hard to back out. The main negative is securing financing. It is very difficult to acquire the financing needed to build a large and luxurious home because many banks do not put barndominiums in the same category as a traditional home. Also, once you have been living in your awhile and if comes time to sell, you may find it difficult to find people interested in buying, and even if they do want to buy, they may find it equally as hard to find financing.