This short series drills down into the details of buying a new construction home. We’ll answer your questions about every step of the process… whether you already live in the Treasure Valley part of Idaho OR if you’re thinking of relocating to the Boise area… we explore how the Treasure Valley Dave team works with you remotely and the builder here. So even if you can’t be here for some or all of the process, we help you and keep you informed throughout the process.
There’s a lot to go over so let’s get started on the highlights of this episode; What, Who & Why?
Pro Tip: Scroll down to the video below where Mareen and I explore what this episode is all about.
EPISODE 1 - WHAT, WHO & WHY?
- What is buying/building a new construction home all about?
- This series goes through the whole process of buying a new construction home with special attention on out-of-state buyers and showing options for doing things remotely.
- We will take you from the various options you have to getting under contract with a builder to closing and even some important things after the closing.
What Are the Options for New Construction Homes?
- Custom-Built Homes
- You design your home, pick your lot and make all the decisions so your home is exactly what you want it to be.
- Builders you might consider: Legacy Homes, Pathway Builders, and Superior Custom Homes.
- Semi-Custom Homes
- You start with a builder’s home plans and can modify it to some degree; pick your own lot or one the builder has.
- Builders you might consider: Adair Homes, Hayden Homes, Tresidio.
- Spec Homes
- These are homes the builder has built or is in the process of building and has already made the decisions to include those on the plan, the finishes and the lot.
- Builders you might consider: CBH Homes, Hubble Homes, Lennar Homes.
BEFORE You Contact ANY Builder/Seller, YOU NEED to KNOW This
- If you NEVER want to have a real estate agent help you AT ANY POINT during your process of buying your new-construction home… go right ahead and contact the builder directly.
- Many builders will take your phone call or email to ask a question, even several years earlier, as an effective representation agreement with the builder’s agent and this PREVENTS YOU from having your own agent to work on YOUR behalf.
- If you DO want to have an agent working on your behalf and representing you throughout the process…
- Get a signed representation agreement with YOUR agent.
- YOUR agent will register you with the various builders you’re interested in.
- YOUR agent will get the answers from the builder that you have questions about.
- If you FORGET this and just ask the builder a quick question… could even be a pop-up box on their website… this could be your mistake that often CANNOT be undone… you’re just stuck.
Who: Anyone who has the desire and ability to buy a newly constructed home
- If you don’t have the desire AND the ability, it’s not going to happen… but we can help with a plan for you to one day have the ability (a plan like Dave Ramsey’s).
- We also work with great lenders who would be happy to talk with you and help get the information you need so you can make the best informed decisions possible.
Why: A newly constructed home can have many advantages over an existing home
- A newly constructed home can have the latest in building materials and techniques and meet the newest compliance standards.
- You may choose new construction to have a better quality of life, you get a home that works best for you where you are right now in life, and minimal repair and maintenance expense for some time.
- You may choose to relocate to the Treasure Valley for this new home to have a better quality of life, less government burden and expense, and to live in a more conservative community.
NEXT EPISODE: Where to move to?
Treasure Valley Dave's Thoughts
Thanks for checking out this episode of Buying a New Construction Home. All of the episodes are very helpful… but your circumstances may bring up other questions not answered here.
Mareen and I are here to answer your questions… maybe just general questions for sometime down the road OR maybe you’re ready to get things moving this week! We are here to get you good information, provide advice and help you achieve your goals.
So, just call, text, email or smash that Contact Us button and let’s get connected! Maybe we can do lunch too! 
