| Fact #1 Lot size and location: The lot you select will | | | | new home buyer clients, our licensed interior decorator |
| determine a significant amount of the home's future | | | | will accompany you to the builder design center. She |
| value. Your choice should not be based on what the | | | | will analyze the selections you make based on future |
| builder needs to sell but what gives you the best return | | | | resale and you can decide if they are worth the extra |
| on your investment and meets your individual needs. | | | | investment, if applicable. |
| A sound investment idea! Make your selection based | | | | Fact #3 Get clarity on upfront, non-refundable |
| on your personal choice and then let a Realtor assess | | | | expenses: When entering into a new home transaction |
| it according to how it will appraise in resale compared | | | | with a non-represented consumer builders often do not |
| to other lots available. | | | | explain what expenses are upfront and/or |
| Fact #2 Accompaniment to the design center: What | | | | nonrefundable. |
| standard builder features or upgrades will directly | | | | A sound investment idea! Let a Realtor assist you in |
| impact the home?s future value? Will the upgrades | | | | the process before you sign anything and make sure |
| merely return enjoyment or actually create more value | | | | all of the costs, upfront, nonrefundable and long-term, |
| in resale? Your choice should be based on what | | | | are clearly communicated and understood by all |
| givesyou the greatest enjoyment and/or return on | | | | parties. |
| your investment. Knowing how these selections impact | | | | Diplomatically decline the free "upgrades" in exchange |
| future value should also be a consideration. | | | | for NOT using the services a Realtor in the purchase |
| A sound investment idea! As a no cost service to our | | | | of a new home. More next article. |