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New construction home-buying process: The basics

by Rossi Real Estate Services LLC 09/04/2022

The new construction home-buying process differs from the buying process for an existing home. While many of the steps are similar, new construction homes come with more specific requirements.

Here is a basic step-by-step guide to the buying process for a new construction home:

Create a budget

With new construction homes, you have to account for your ongoing expenses while the home is still being built. Whether this means your current home expenses or temporary residence, it’s crucial to plan your finances before you get started on the process.

Get a construction loan

Getting preapproval for a mortgage loan is a common early step in the home-buying process. Buying a new construction loan requires getting a construction loan. These loans can have different requirements depending on where you’re building your new home.

Find a real estate agent

While it might seem like new construction doesn’t require help from a real estate agent, hiring your own trustworthy agent can help you when working with a builder.

Real estate agents should also be involved to help protect you from any uncanny legalese or process questions.

Research builders

If you have not already found a prospective home builder in your area, it’s time to research your options. Be prepared to ask about their experience in the area and with your particular style of home.

Choose your features

New construction homes usually have different timelines and pricing based on the level of customization you want. The three main types of construction are custom, semi-custom and spec.

Hire a home inspector

Hire your own home inspector to examine your new construction home when it’s finished. This will make sure you’re getting an unbiased opinion on the home condition.

Close on your new construction home

For new construction, closing day is the day you’ve finished all of your financing documents and the home is physically ready for move-in. It’s a good idea to establish regular checks on the building process before the day arrives.

Buying new construction can have many benefits over buying an existing home. However, it’s important to know the differences in terms of process. Keep these steps in mind when preparing for your own home-buying experience.

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Rossi Real Estate Services LLC is a boutique real estate brokerage firm that provides close personal attention to buyers and sellers in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. “Typical” is not a word that clients use to describe Rossi Real Estate's approach to home buying and selling.  Building upon years of experience, Rossi Real Estate employs creative marketing approaches, combined with a vast network, to quickly sell homes.  By creating home floor plans, professional photography, and online marketing videos, Rossi Real Estate is able to depict home layouts and professional marketing to potential buyers before stepping foot in your home; this saves the seller valuable time by attracting only those buyers who have greater interest in the home. Additionally, by employing targeted online marketing, Rossi Real Estate targets buyers searching for homes just like yours.  

Joe Rossi, the Principal Broker at Rossi Real Estate, builds upon over 12 years real estate experience in every transaction. Joe zealously advocates for his clients by combining his diverse background in law, finance, complex negotiation, and management, with compassion and exemplary communication skills creates.  He explains transaction details and guides his clients through every step of the buying and selling experience.  Furthermore, Joe listens to his clients’ wants and needs.  In a recent transaction, the buyer profusely thanked Joe, stating he was, “[T]he only one in the transaction that was capable of communicating with the sellers in a way that ensured we were able to close on our dream home”. 

Our real estate practice includes leading professionals, all of which are NYS Licensed Real Estate Sales Associates: Joseph R. Rossi, Ryan Hart, & Dustin Cogswell. Their experience includes work at a fortune 100 company, military operations, and technical recruiting.

If you're looking for a real estate broker who goes above and beyond the industry, who genuinely cares about their clients, and who will drive results, contact Rossi Real Estate Services LLC today.

The Stuff our attorneys make us include...

In accordance with Real Property Law §442-H, Rossi Real Estate Services LLC implemented a Standardized Operating Procedure governing client engagement. As such, prior to any engagement, Broker:

1. Requires a buyer to produce identification if the identity of the buyer is not readily known through a personal relationship with the broker or licensed sales person;

2. Requires an exclusive agency agreement (i.e. exclusive broker agreement) prior to engagement with any buyer;

3. Does not require pre-approval for a mortgage loan; however, a pre-qualification letter for a mortgage loan or, for cash buyers, proof of funds is required.

Although Broker may not require certain information, a seller of real estate may require this information prior to showing the property and/or as part of any purchase offer.