New Construction Homes: Stages, Incentives and Due Diligence

Which stage is the home actually in?

Differentiate a completed home from one still under construction. For an unfinished home, ask for plans, specifications, selections, change-order process, construction schedule, warranty documents, and the contract version you will sign.

A model home or sales statement is not the final specification unless the applicable contract document incorporates it.

Which builder documents control the promise?

Record every included feature by model, finish, location, and written price. A sales-center display or verbal promise may differ from the final specification, so request the controlling document.

When should independent review occur?

Plan inspections at meaningful milestones when permitted by the contract. Keep photos and written questions tied to dates and locations.

Before deciding about New Construction Homes: Stages, Incentives and Due Diligence, what will you document?

Keep plans, specifications, selections, change orders, schedule, warranty, and signed contract version together before relying on an included feature or completion date.