How Buying New Construction Differs From Buying a Resale Home


Buying new construction allows you to customize the home to your specific needs, and there are different kinds of builds to choose from.
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Depending on the market you are buying in, new construction can be a great option, particularly when the marketplace overall is short on inventory (as it is now). Buying new construction allows you the opportunity to buy a home that is 30, 60, 90, or 120 days from completion and customize it to your needs.

What are some of the differences between new construction homes and resale homes, though?

First, the most important part of buying new construction is having an expert real estate advisor to work alongside you and guide you through the whole process.

Another important part of the process is the builder you choose, so when you are putting a team together for your new construction purchase, make sure you choose a builder who cares about the people he is building a home for. We work with many builders in the Kansas City area, so we would be glad to match you up with the right builder who can get you across the finish line on time with the exact home you want.



Not all real estate agents are accustomed to handling new construction transactions.

When it comes to the differences between buying new construction and buying a resale home, with a resale property, there has already been a lot of upgrades done to it. This means you get the benefit of already having something like a finished basement with a bar attached. These kinds of things are not always included in a new construction spec home (more on that below).

When purchasing new construction, there are a few different kinds of builds you can choose from. These include custom build homes, semi-custom build homes, and spec homes. Spec homes are when a builder builds a home with the intent to sell it for a profit. Sometimes they will pick one that is very desirable and sell it before it is finished. Other times, they will wait and let people pick things out. In that way, they are different from the other two options.

Not all real estate agents are accustomed to handling new construction transactions, which is why, again, you need to choose an agent with a lot of expertise in this area. Even though there are a lot of great builders out there, at the end of the day, you are buying from someone who is a professional home seller. Their job is to build a home they will make a profit on; your agent’s job is to make sure you are protected and you get what you want out of the home.

As always, if you have any questions about this or any other real estate-related topic, please feel free to call or email me anytime. I would love to help you.

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