Buying New Construction? Talk to Me Before You Visit the Sales Office
New construction in Katy and Fulshear is tempting — and for good reason. New systems, new warranties, and builder incentives that are very real right now: rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, upgrades. Before you visit a sales office, talk to a realtor in Katy or realtor in Fulshear who knows these builders — the sales office represents the builder, not you.
But here is the part many buyers miss: the builder's representative works for the builder. Not for you.
Before you walk into a sales office, it is worth having someone in your corner who works for you. Here is what I help buyers look at:
What is actually negotiable. Incentives are advertised, but the full package — price, upgrades, closing costs, rate terms — is a negotiation, not a take-it-or-leave-it offer.
What the warranty really covers. A new-home warranty sounds simple until you read the fine print. Know what is covered, for how long, and what is on you.
What the home is really worth. New does not automatically mean fairly priced. Resales nearby, lot premiums, and upgrade costs all matter when you decide what to offer.
You do not pay extra for having your own agent on a new build in most cases — and you gain someone whose only job is protecting your side of the deal.
Thinking about new construction? Let's talk before the sales office visit. A free 30-minute consultation can change the outcome.
Questions? Call or text me at (832) 274-1329 — I answer my own phone. — Sarah