Free Download · New Construction Buyers
Every new construction builder in Southwest Florida, what they're known for, and what to watch out for.
Plus the checklist and the questions to take into the sales center, so you're not the least-prepared person in the room.
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What's Inside the Free Guide
Everything you need before you make a move.
The one thing to do BEFORE you visit a single community, several builders (Neal and GL Homes among them) require your agent to be physically present on your very first visit, and walking in alone can cost you representation at that community permanently
Every builder worth knowing in Southwest Florida across four tiers, production, semi-custom, luxury custom, and the small local shops, with what each one is genuinely known for and what to watch out for
Why the base price is never the price: the three layers that stack on top of it, and the typical 15-20% buyers spend in the design studio that nobody budgets for
A plain-English primer on what you are actually buying, concrete block vs wood-framed second floors vs ICF, roof shape and wind ratings, insulation R-values, impact glass, and the HERS index
The complete sales center checklist, print one per community, covering the real price, incentives and what they cost you, construction and materials, warranty terms, and every fee that outlives the sales office
The warranty questions almost nobody asks: what is actually excluded in writing, whether an extended warranty can be purchased and what it adds, whether it transfers when you sell, and whether disputes go to arbitration
The CDD and HOA questions that decide your real monthly cost, including how many years remain on the bond, whether there is a payoff option, and whether the reserve study says a special assessment is coming
The questions worth asking out loud, including the two that tell you more about a builder than anything else on their website
The red flags list, the eight things that should make you slow down before you sign anything
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Builder Questions
New construction, FAQ
- Why do I need an agent for new construction? Isn't the price the same either way?
- The price is the same either way, that is exactly the point. Your representation is already priced into the home whether you use it or not, so going without does not save you a dollar. It just means nobody in the room works for you. And several builders require your agent to be present on your first visit, so register before you tour.
- I already visited a community by myself. Is it too late?
- Sometimes, and sometimes not. It depends on the builder, how long ago it was, and whether you signed a visitor registration. Text Rick the community name at 239-376-3777 and he will find out quickly, the window is usually short.
- Does the guide tell me which builder is best?
- It tells you what each builder is genuinely known for and what to watch out for, which is more useful. The best builder depends on whether you are optimizing for price, speed, finish quality, or having someone answer the phone in year two. The guide is built to help you ask better questions, not to pick for you.
- Is this only for people buying brand new?
- Mostly, yes. If you are weighing new construction against resale, the cost sections still apply, and you can start with the buying guide or match yourself to a community first.