Are you thinking of buying a new home but you don’t know where to start? Let’s look at two options available to you, pre-owned homes and new construction.
Hi, I’m Sherri Echols, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Bryan – College Station. There are many pros and cons of each option and today I am going to walk you through a few for each option starting with existing homes. One great feature is that typically the window coverings, fencing, landscaping, and possibly a pool have already been done and are included in the price. Typically the home is in more of an established neighborhood and you’ll see more lush trees and landscape. A negative could be that the home is older and you may have to consider the age of the appliances, plumbing, roof, etc., and consider if they may need to be replaced soon.
On a new home, you shouldn’t have to worry about that. That’s one of the pros of buying a new home, you know that everything will be built up to the newest, safest building codes. The finishes and upgrades can typically be customized to your taste if purchased early enough in the building phase. Another pro is that new construction homes are move-in ready so you won’t be spending time doing any upgrading before moving in.
A new construction con, which is a big one with regard to budget is that it is easy to overspend on upgrades and build a home overpriced for the community. I could go on forever about the pros and cons of each type of build however I’d love to just show you in person!
For a personalized tour of homes available for you, call me today! I am always here to help. And As always, make it a great home buying and selling day.
