Bring your own plan to the builder conversation
A model home can make the process feel simple, but the decisions extend well beyond the floor plan. Builder contract terms, lot premiums, options, deadlines, financing incentives, inspections, and completion timing all deserve careful review.
Before registering
Ask how buyer representation works before sharing information or signing in with a builder.
Before contracting
Understand the base specification, selected lot, option costs, deposits, change rules, completion estimates, and contingencies.
Before closing
Track construction milestones, independent inspection opportunities, walkthrough items, appraisal, financing, and warranty information.
Questions to carry with you
- What is included in the displayed price?
- Which finishes or features in the model cost extra?
- How can completion timing change, and what happens if it does?
- Which deposits are refundable under the written agreement?
- What inspections and walkthroughs are permitted?
- How are lender or closing-cost incentives structured?
Builder representatives work for the builder
A buyer’s real-estate professional can help you evaluate the property and transaction from the buyer’s side. Representation rules and availability should be confirmed before the first visit or registration.