Why Buy New Construction?
No Repairs!
When you buy new construction, you typically do not need to do any major repairs for a while. Most builders provide a warranty (type and length varies) that will repair or replace covered items during the warranty period. While regular preventive maintenance is still a good idea, at least you know you are getting a “fixer-upper.”
Energy Efficiency
Many new construction homes are either ENERGY STAR certified or rated ENERGY PLUS. Energy Plus homes are by far the most efficient homes available. The Home Energy Rating System Index, developed by the Residential Energy Services Network, has provided a tool to compare the energy efficiency of various homes by assigning a numerical rating score. Just like in golf, a lower score is better. The U.S Department of Energy estimates that the typical resale home has a score of 130. A standard new construction home has a ranking of 100 – an increase in efficiency of 30%! To achieve an ENERGY STAR certification, the new home must score no more than 85 – 15% more efficient than a standard new home. To be awarded an ENERGY PLUS rating, the score cannot exceed 70 – a 30% savings over a standard new home and almost twice as efficient as a typical resale property. All this score business translates into lower utility bills and means the homeowner may have a lesser impact on the environment.
According to the Southern Nevada Home Builders’ Association, builders have increased the energy efficiency of new homes to help save a homeowner upwards of $400 per year on utility bills compared to homes built only a few years earlier.
Your House. Your Decisions.
Many new home builders offer buyer a variety of options to help personalize the home. From choosing the specific finishes (counter top material and color, cabinet color, flooring choices) to major structural items such as additional garages or bedrooms, you are able to have the house you want without having to tear anything out and waste money.
No Multiple Offers!
In the current resale market, the low inventory of existing homes for sale combined with a steady demand for housing has lead to a multiple offer situation on many properties. Obviously, the existing home seller is going to choose the offer that is best for them – not necessarily what is best for the buyer.
Why Use a Realtor With Addicted Realty?
With over 25 home builders and over 220 active subdivisions in the Greater Las Vegas area, there are quite a few new home developments from which to choose. Why drive to all of them to find what you are looking for. Let us do the leg work. Our agents are familiar with each of the builders, the design philosophy, and their unique features and styles. Using our experience, we can help find a new home that matches your needs and wants.
Remember – the on-site sales agent works for the builder – not for you.
