Although buying an already established property has its advantages, you might be surprised at just how many added benefits there are when buying a brand new home. It’s worth using location-specific search terms like “Wilmington NC Real Estate” to find new homes for sale around your desired house location to see the benefits of a new home against an older one.
If you are currently looking to move but want to find out the merits of buying new rather than a property that’s already lived in, then keep reading.
Here are 7 benefits of buying a new build property.
Peace of mind warranty
Depending on where you live, your new home should come with some form of new home warranty. Many of these are valid for up to ten years in terms of structural defects. Many also come with a one-year builders warranty built-in giving you peace of mind that if you do come across any issues, your builder or home warranty provider will investigate any concerns or issues and remedy them where necessary.
When it comes to new homes, maintenance will be minimal for a very long time, so if you are looking for a property that won’t need much done to it and won’t cost you are a fortune in repairs, then a new build is the way to go.
No haggling on price
When it comes to new build, selling prices are usually fixed for each property, which is a good incentive if the idea of a bidding war doesn’t appeal. Properties will be primarily be priced based on house type and plot location. Garden positioning and levels, as well as its size, will also be taken into account.
A property with a west or south-facing garden, for example, will usually be priced higher for the same property with a north-facing or smaller garden. Knowing what you have to pay will make the process far less stressful and a whole lot easier.
Time to get organized
Most new build properties are sold before construction is complete, which gives you a lot more time to get organized. When buying second-hand, timescales can be a lot tighter, so if you want a calmer, less stressful transaction, a new property might be the right choice for you.
Most new home builders in pennsylvania and builders in your local area will give you a rough indication of a completion date when you first reserve the property and then give you a more accurate date as the building works progress. It not only gives you a lot more time to sell your own property but gives you some breathing space to consider what you might want to do with the place when you move in. It also gives you time to consider what furniture and other items you may need.
Opportunities to see the finished product
One of the things which can put a lot of people off buying a new home is the idea of not being able to see the property in the flesh. There is no doubt about it, it can be hard to visualize what a home will look like from a mere floor plan, but there are ways around this. Family builders Holmes Homes, for example, who have a range of homes for sale in West Jordan and many other locations, have 3D walkthroughs produced for many of their house styles. With a click of a button, you can view the interior of different house types. This gives you a great idea of the finished product and allows you to see a fully complete home rather than a flatter, less detailed image.
From time to time, properties are construction complete before they are sold, so that’s another alternative if they have stock units available for the house style that interests you.
Even if none of these options are available to you, a mixture of floor plans, CGI’s, elevations, and specification details should help you to envisage how your home will look.
Color selections
One of the most exciting parts of buying a new build home is picking your own choice of color selections for various elements of the specification. These will vary from builder to builder, but some of the most common is a choice of kitchen cabinetry, countertops, and tiles.
When buying second-hand, you either have to make lots of changes or be stuck with what’s already there. With services from custom home builders in Lancaster PA (or your local area) you get to choose, so it is far more than likely that you will love the finished result. Bear in mind that this option does depend on the build stage of the property,
Choice of plot location
Another benefit to buying new is that you will more than likely have a host of plot locations to choose from. Instead of having one house on the street you like, you could have your choice of several. It goes without saying that the sooner you reserve, the more choice you will typically have.
If the house you have in mind is not yet available for sale, many builders will allow you to place a pre-release reservation fee down against certain homes. If this isn’t a viable option, the sales consultant on site should be more than happy to keep you informed when the plot you are interested in is due to be released for sale.
Make adaptions to suit
Many developers will allow you to make changes to the standard specification of the property. You may be given a list of standard options and extras which can be ordered, together with a price that would usually require to be paid upfront.
It may be that you want additional USB sockets fitted to various rooms or would like wooden flooring fitted before you move in, so it’s worth finding out what you can and cannot do.
If what you are looking for is not on the list of standard extras, many builders will (within reason) authorize non-standard variations on your behalf.
If there is something that you would love for your new home but aren’t sure if it’s feasible, ask your sales consultant. If you don’t ask, you will never know, so it’s worth posing the question. It could help to make your dream home even more perfect than it already is.
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