If you are looking to purchase a new home in Southwest Florida, you have many options available to you. One of the first decisions you will want to make is whether you wish to purchase an existing, resale home or build a new construction home. While each option comes with its own advantages, the real estate market in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties makes building new an appealing choice. Below is a list of just a few of the many benefits that come with building a new construction home in Florida:
Endless Possibilities to Build Your Dream Home
When you buy an existing home, you take the home as it exists. You may fall in love with the kitchen, but wish the bathrooms had different tile work. Or perhaps you would have liked a different layout. While remodeling is always an option, building new takes away the need for compromise and the time and expense of a renovation.
Custom home builders give you the ability to design your dream home from the initial floor plan to the final finishing touches. Tract builders, builders that build in gated communities, give you the choice of several floor plans and you can customize the finishes from there. Nothing quite beats the excitement of watching your specially designed and selected home emerge from the ground.
New Home Warranties
When you build a new construction home, you will generally have peace of mind knowing that the major components of your home will be guaranteed for a year or longer. Should your AC fail or you discover issues with your electrical system, the builder will fix these issues as long as they are covered under your warranty. Always ask your potential builder about their new home warranty and get ready to experience the wonderful ease that comes with living in a warrantied home.
Low Maintenance Costs and Energy Efficiency
Your new home will feature new everything, including a new AC system, new plumbing, new appliances, new insulation, new roofing, and much more. With everything new and warrantied, your maintenance expenses will be quite low. Additionally, new homes are built to the newest building codes. You will be surprised by the energy efficiency of your new construction home. Even your homeowner's insurance rate will be lower with a new construction home.
Comparable Costs for a Superior Home
With prices for resale homes vs new construction as they stand right now in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties, building a new home is a cost effective option. The housing market is soaring and used homes are currently selling for a hefty price tag. While traditionally building a new home is more expensive, right now new home builders are offering comparable prices to existing homes. If you have the ability to wait the 7-12 months that it will take to build your new home, you will benefit from buying a brand new home with a modern floor plan, customized finishes, all new components, and a new home warranty. Many buyers find themselves with instant equity by the time their new home is completed. Right now, South Sarasota and Charlotte Counties in particular have a plethora of affordable lots.
Our realtors have extensive experience in the new construction world. We currently represent a local custom home builder who builds beautiful, quality homes. Check out our listing of one of the models here: https://www.zillow.com/homes/0-Manchester-Ter-North-Pt,-FL,-34286_rb/2077197406_zpid/
We would be happy to represent you in working with this builder or another. Call Brittany today at 941-408-6144 to get started with the new construction process!