The Pros and Cons of Building New

Pro: Brand new home versus “used” home.

There’s something to be said for the desirability of moving into a home that nobody has lived in before. Everything is perfectly clean and pristine, and every detail, from the biggest appliances to the molding along the baseboards was put there specifically for your use. While it’s not a necessity (and certainly many people love the pre-owned properties that they’ve purchased), if you’re someone who likes to keep things extra clean or is worried about scary surprises from a resale home, starting from scratch is a great way to go.

Con: All

builders

are not equal.

The experience of building new construction varies among buyers because the policies, skills, and options available vary among builders. When choosing a builder for your new construction home, look beyond the pictures on their website and seek out more information to ensure you’re making the right choice. Check out other homes they’ve completed, talk to homebuyers who have previously built with them, and make sure there are no major complaints filed against them. You shouldn’t have trouble finding a great builder for your home; you just have to do the work to make sure whoever you go with will deliver what you’re looking for.

Pro: Exterior and interior customization

Nobody knows your wants and needs better than you do, and having so much control over the details that fit your home to your taste and lifestyle is quite a luxury. Buying new construction means that you get to pick out everything from the color of your siding and trim to the placement of every single light bulb and outlet. Many of the things that you get to customize are difficult ie very expensive – to put in or move after a home is constructed. If you’re someone who loves design or just someone with a lot of preferences about what makes a perfect space, you’ll really enjoy getting to make so many decisions about the different aspects that make your house a home.

Con: Limited options

While you pick what you want, there are far from limitless options dictating your choices. You can only add/change items listed as an option. Many builders will only let you choose between a few paint colors for your interior and exterior. For things like countertops and carpeting, you’ll likely only be able to choose among the options presented by the builder for that community.