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Buy Hub · New Builds

New construction, negotiated like a pro.

A brand-new home is the cleanest start a buyer can have, and it carries its own contract, its own timing, and its own set of decisions. Nanci guides South Florida buyers through the builder process so the shiny model home does not outshine the fine print.

The Path

From model home to signed keys.

  1. 01

    Compare resale versus new

    New construction often costs a premium for the fresh finishes and the wait. Nanci runs the comparison against resale so the choice is about value, not just shiny.

  2. 02

    Read the builder contract with a guide

    Upgrade lists, base prices, closing costs, and the completion timeline: Nanci explains what shifts and what is fixed before you sign.

  3. 03

    Time the market

    Phase pricing rises as communities sell. Buying early in a phase can capture the best price, and Nanci knows when a phase is about to move.

  4. 04

    Inspect at the right moments

    Pre-drywall and final walkthrough inspections catch what the builder's own walk misses. Nanci coordinates the timing.

  5. 05

    Close with the warranty mapped

    New homes carry builder warranties with different coverage windows. Nanci helps you understand what is covered and for how long.

Four Things Buyers Learn Late

Know these before the sales center.

The price you sign is rarely the price you pay

Upgrades, lot premiums, and closing costs stack. The full model needs every line, not just the base price.

The builder's lender is an option, not a requirement

Builders often offer incentives for using their lender, but you can usually finance elsewhere. Never agree without comparing the full cost.

Your agent belongs at the first visit

If you visit without representation, the builder may classify you as an unrepresented buyer and the commission is lost. Nanci should be there from the first introduction.

Completion dates drift

South Florida weather and supply chains move schedules. The contract's outside closing date and the penalty language matter.

Pricing, models, and incentives shift by community. Nanci tracks the new-home communities across Homestead, Redland, and western Broward and will point you to the ones worth the visit.

One Conversation

Walk into the model home with the plan.

Nanci accompanies new-construction buyers from the first visit, and her representation protects your commission position from day one.