Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate Help For Sellers and Buyers: Learn What You Need To Know Before Buying A New Home.

Learn What You Need To Know Before Buying A New Home.

Has the "New bugHome Bug" bitten you yet?


You'll know exactly when it has. You'll start dreaming about a new home just the same way you start dreaming about buying a new car. Let say, you have your sights on buying a new BMW, you want it bad. Before you know it you start seeing them everywhere in the exact color you want? Do you know why that happens? Well your reticular activator has just gone been turned on! Same thing happens when the "New Home Bug" bites!

Caution is needed here....


Things you need  to know before signing that new home builders contract here in Virginia.
                                                       

  1. Did you know that builders contracts in Virginia allow builders two years to complete a home?       (let assume their is a strike, or the builder runs into trouble...yes, they have two years to build your home.) If you thought short sales take a long time guess again.
  2. Did you know that most builders require you to use their designated lender when buying a home? It is true.
  3. Did you know that you cannot lock your interest rate until the builder lays the foundation on your home?
  4. Did you know that in order for a Builder to begin construction on your new home you need to pay the builder a sizable down payment? In many cases upwards of $10,000 or more?
  5. Did you know that the furniture and decorating in a model home can be upwards of $100,000 or more?
  6. Did you know that builders offer special incentives to unload less desirable lot?
  7. Did you know that it does not cost you a penny to have a Realtor help you when purchasing a new home?
  8. Did you know the sales person on-site works for the builder and does not represent you?
  9. Did you know that when you walk into a new home model and sign that little registration form that you give up your ability to have someone represent you?

All true...
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So how can a Realtor be of help to you, when the "New Home Bug" Bites?

An experienced Realtor will coach you on all of the options available to you. We guide you and help you choose the best lot and help you realize which options are emotional options and which are critical for resale down the road. We also coach you on other factors. Lets say you were about to write a contract on a new home "to be built" and there was a home right down the street, or around the corner that was a foreclosure or short sale or a property listed by someone who was relocating and you could buy it now? Wouldn't you want to know that? Imagine if you missed buying a similar home for less money out of pocket, where you could lock-in your interest rate with many of the features the new home offers and in the end you could secure a better lot,a better value and a sure thing? Wouldn't you like to know that before you locked yourself into a new home contract?

All of us at Erick Blackwelder and Company have previously worked as new home sales managers." You will immediately realize our experience and knowledge or the entire process with put you at ease and help you feel confident in your decision,and the choices you make. We will help you every step of the way." And if an issue arises between you and the builder, you will have representation when emotions are kicked into high gear. 

Here are a few informational video posts my partner Erick Blackwelder has done about what goes on behind the scenes when having a home built and what we look for when working with a home builder.

So when the "New Home Bug" Bites

call Erick Blackwelder and company at 703-590-2252 or contact me by email 

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,Woodbridge Virginia 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's,

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Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit  Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085(Peggy) 703-590-2252 (Office).Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST"to list your property for sale we service WoodbridgeLake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas,Gainesville, Garrisonville and Triangle area's.Basically all of Prince William County Virginia. Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Quantico, Fort Belvior, Occoquan, Dale City.

  

Comments

Great post Peggy. And don't forget to have your clients get a home inspection for their peace of mind!

Posted by Fred Hernden (Superior Home Inspections - Greater Tampa Bay Area) over 1 year ago

Hi Fred, how true! It is nice to know that even in Florida home inspections are recommended for new homes!  Thanks for adding to this post.

I have had home buyers have home inspections done on a new home and once learned at the time of the inspection ( just a few days before delivery) the A/C was not hooked up correctly. Reverse polarity in outlets and just pesky things that can cause issues down the road. Most builders do a terrific job and the county inspections during the process help as well. However another set of trained eyes not related to the sale,gives the buyer peace of mind.

 

Posted by Peggy James-Full Time REALTOR® I Serve The Lake Ridge Virginia Area (Exit Choice Realty) over 1 year ago
You saved me a lot of hsasle just now.
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