Home for Life Realty, LLC knows new construction

When driving through newer additions seeking new construction, having the right Realtor on your team is vital. will help you navigate the myriad of new homes today to locate one that’s been built for you. Gain an advantage when negotiating new construction in Central Virginia with Home for Life Realty, LLC as your real estate professional – 804-717-LIFE (5433) Buyers of new construction in a development aren’t happy when the homes that sell after theirs fetch a lesser price. Knowing this, the builder or developer often won’t bend on price. (You’ll appreciate this behavior after you’ve bought a home in a development of new construction!) Regardless, depending on the market and the status of the project, there’s sometimes room for negotiation. Consider a property has been on the market a long time and the builder is deeply invested, then you have some room. The same goes for show or model homes that have been sitting for a while. However, if a home was just completed, it’s unlikely you’ll get a deal.

In cases where a builder won’t budge, try getting a break in other areas. Ask for help with the closing costs, or additional amenities, like appliance upgrades, a garage door opener, a sprinkler system or landscaping, or an extended home warranty. Or take the contrary route. If a home is nearing completion, you can often save money by passing on suggested upgrades from the builder and installing things yourself.
Realize that just because a house is brand new, it can still have its share of flaws. Be sure to get a home inspection before purchase so that issues are handled and also negotiate a home warranty. Then, about 10 or 11 months after purchase it’s worth it to pay for an inspection and get anything else repaired before the warranty expires.

At Home for Life Realty, LLC, we’ll make it our #1 priority to find you a new home that meets your needs and fits within your budget. Give us a call at 804-717-LIFE (5433) to begin the search for your new home today.