Yes, some builders here in the Phoenix Valley have been seen to take short cuts to stay alongside of demand during the property boom. The builder is able to fix any and all known items on the home inspection list. Also, many builders will warranty up to one year on a new house. The home inspector can conduct an inspector before the drywall is up. This offers a high level of inspection that most new home builders do not offer to the buyer. There is a greater likelihood of identifying defects at about that point in time. Also, it is easier for the builder to mend at this time. It’s a win-win for both sides of the exchange. I have read about people buying a new home. Then, six months later the builder must rip into the wall due to a defect found by the purchaser after living in the house. Yes, one has a warranty on the house. However , this is also an inconvenience not needed for the family since everybody lives busy lives.
As the house is being built, there are many other stuff I try to do to look out for my clients’ best interests. Here are some that will certainly help you. Keep a lid on of what the present base prices for the home are and current incentives are being offered. Many times, folks buy their home and they totally forget to test what the current market is doing. This is a big mistake and one which will actually cost you a bunch of cash. Be aware of the base prices, motivations, and lot premiums being charged. If you check into them and they are much lower then you paid thanks to the builder having sluggish sales or raised competition, fight them! Ask for a reduction on your price as well , or ask to receive the same inducement being offered. Most times the builder will say,’I am sorry, the price is locked in and we cannot/will not renegotiate the price.’ in my judgment, that is stupid, and the majority of the time I will get the builder to match the present price or inducement. Now here’s where you have to be careful. The builder is in no way obligated to lower your price or give you the same incentive others are getting. In addition, they’re literally throwing profits right out the window and they will fight you to not offer the better price .
