New Construction and Custom Builds
Representation for buyers working with a builder, and guidance for anyone planning a custom build from the ground up.
A builder’s on-site sales agent works for the builder, not for you. Having your own representation costs you nothing extra in most cases and means someone is reviewing the contract, the spec sheet, and the upgrade pricing with your interests in mind instead of the builder’s. Bring me along on your very first visit to a community, before you sign in at the sales office. Most builders only credit your agent if I’m registered with you from that first walk-through, so looping me in later can mean losing that representation for good. For a fully custom build, I help with site selection and coordinate the real estate side while your builder and any architect handle design and construction.
How I Work on New Construction
- Site or community selectionEvaluating lots and builder communities against your budget and priorities, not just the model home.
- Contract and spec reviewReading the builder’s contract and standard spec sheet closely before you sign, including what’s included versus what’s an upgrade.
- Walk-throughs during constructionAttending pre-drywall and other key walk-throughs where issues are still fixable.
- Closing and punch-listMaking sure the final walkthrough punch list is actually addressed before closing, not just promised.
Planning a New Build?
Let’s talk through your site, your builder, and what representation actually gets you.