What To Consider Before Building a New Home

Posted on August 15th, 2016

By Natalie Sweeney

BENEFITS OF PURCHASING AND BUILDING A NEW HOME

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

  • Most new neighborhoods are near other newer neighborhoods or undeveloped property, rather than near unkempt or rundown neighborhoods.
  • Most new developments are usually located near major thoroughfares for easy commuting.
  • Many neighborhoods are working hand in hand with the City of Visalia to create treelined streets, as well as neighborhood parks and greenbelts.
  • Often block walls with attractive landscaping enclose new neighborhoods, and the streets are designed to have very little through traffic.


FREEDOM TO CHOOSE

  • Various architectural designs.
  • A variety of floor plans.
  • Almost endless options and amenities.
  • Coordinated colors, fabrics, textures.
  • Professional assistance at design center.


ENERGY EFFICIENCY

  • Builders must follow the most recent codes and requirements for energy efficiency.
  • Appliances are the latest in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Spectrally selective windows keep the heat and cold out, keeping you comfortable while saving you money on your utility bills.
  • Higher AC seer requirements and tankless water heaters run more efficiently, saving you money on your monthly utility bills.


WARRANTIES

  • Builders offer you a one-year or two-year “Fit and Finish Warranty.”
  • Senate Bill 800, known as the “Right to Repair Act,” applies to new homes. It is designed to give the builder the right to repair (thus avoiding lawsuits) and the consumer a speedier and more accurate resolution to any issues that may arise.
  • Some builders opt to be an SB800 builder, which gives the buyer even more benefits, including a 10-year policy of coverage that stays with the home, even after it is sold.


FINANCIAL BENEFITS

  • New homes need fewer repairs; the “big ticket items” are not issues for years to come.
  • Builders often offer large incentives that can be used toward a price discount, upgrades, or closing costs.
  • Often new homes increase in value at a greater rate than existing homes.


SOMEONE IN YOUR CORNER

Building a home isn’t for the faint hearted. Having a trusted
professional in your corner can ease some of the stresses you may
experience along the way. Many people do not know that the way most new construction contracts are written is that the agent working at a subdivision work for the seller/builder only and do not represent you, the buyer, and your interests. Since you you will pay no more for your new home when you have your own REALTOR®, why not have someone representing you and your interests? The builder pays the commission, so it will not cost you a dime, literally, to have someone who may save you thousands of dollars in return. Please note that builders have a policy that if you are going to have separate representation, your REALTOR® needs to be with you when you first visit their neighborhood.

Having worked for two builders, and having sold many new homes built by various builders as a REALTOR®, I am the New Home Specialist who can best help you with your purchase of a new home. I know the ins and outs of the process, what questions to ask, and am familiar with the various builders and their products. I will assist you with the many choices along the way by making sure you have the information you need to make the decisions that are best for you and your family.

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