Buy · New Construction
Builder Contracts Are Written by Builders. We Read Them for You.
New construction feels simpler than it is. The model home is a marketing instrument, the on-site agent represents the builder, and the contract heavily favors the developer. None of that means it’s a bad choice — it means you need independent representation.
Builder & Community Research
Track record, current backlog, cancellation history, and how the community’s phases will actually develop over the next five years.
Incentives, Decoded
Rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, design-center allowances. We compare the real net cost against existing homes — incentives are rarely as generous as they appear.
Contract Review
Escalation clauses, timeline slippage, cancellation rights, warranty terms. We flag what’s negotiable and what’s standard for that builder.
Upgrades Strategy
Which upgrades add resale value, which are pure margin for the builder, and what’s cheaper to do after closing.
Independent Inspections
Yes, even on brand-new builds — phase inspections during construction and a full independent inspection before warranty expires. New does not mean flawless.
Warranty Navigation
Builder warranty deadlines matter. We calendar the 30-day, 1-year, and structural checkpoints so nothing lapses.
Note: register your agent before your first community visit — most builders won’t honor representation if you tour unrepresented. Call first: +1 (847) 644-0468.
Get In Touch
Register Before You Tour
Call or send a note before your first community visit — it protects your representation.
Prefer to talk? Call or text +1 (847) 644-0468 or email sally@sprealty.org.
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