New-build homes across the Phoenix area
Search new construction and quick move-in inventory by area, price, and size. Then bring me in early, before you register at a model, so you have someone representing you and not the builder.
Can I use my own agent on a new build without losing incentives?
In almost every Phoenix-area new-build community, yes. You can bring your own buyer’s agent and still receive the builder’s advertised incentives, as long as your agent is named on your very first visit or registration. The builder pays the buyer-side commission in the typical setup, so representation does not cost you the incentives and usually does not cost you out of pocket. The one thing that can cost you representation is walking in and registering alone first. Loop me in before that first visit and you keep both.
Why a new build is a different kind of purchase
Buying new construction is not the same as buying a resale home. The contract is the builder’s, the timeline can run many months, the price often moves through upgrades at a design center, and the friendly person in the model home works for the seller. None of that is a reason to avoid new construction. It is a reason to go in with your own representation and a clear plan.
What I do on a new build
I help you compare builders and communities honestly, register you correctly so your representation is preserved, read the purchase agreement and addenda before you sign, keep the upgrade and lot-premium math in view, and make sure the home still gets independent inspections even though it is brand new. I also keep an eye on builder incentives, which often live in financing and closing costs rather than the sticker price.
Start the right way
The single most important step is simple: talk to me before you walk into a model home and put your name on a registration card. Once you have, your ability to bring independent representation can be limited. A two-minute call first keeps every door open.
Common questions
- Can I use my own agent at a builder without losing incentives?
- In almost every Phoenix-area new-build community, yes. You keep the builder's advertised incentives as long as your agent is named on your very first visit or registration. In the typical setup the builder pays the buyer-side commission, so representation does not cost you the incentives and usually does not cost you out of pocket. The one thing that can cost you representation is walking in and registering alone first.
- How do builder incentives usually work?
- Builder incentives often live in financing and closing costs rather than the sticker price. That can mean help with the rate through a preferred lender, a credit toward closing, or a design-center allowance. The value changes by community and by phase of the build-out, so it is worth comparing offers carefully instead of reading the headline number alone.
- What is a lot premium and is it negotiable?
- A lot premium is an added charge for a more desirable homesite, such as a larger lot, a view, a cul-de-sac, or backing to open space. Premiums vary widely within the same community. Whether there is any room on price depends on the builder, the phase, and how the community is selling, which is part of what I help you read before you commit to a site.
- How long does it take to build a new home?
- Build timelines commonly run several months from contract to move-in, and they shift with the builder's schedule, the design choices you make, and conditions outside anyone's control. A quick move-in or inventory home can close much sooner because it is already built or nearly finished. I help you weigh a to-be-built home against quick move-in inventory based on your actual timeline.
- Does a new home still need an inspection?
- Yes. Brand-new does not mean flawless. I push for independent inspections even on new construction, including a pre-drywall walk when the timing allows and a final inspection before closing. Catching items while the builder still owns the home is far easier than chasing them through warranty later.
- How is a builder warranty different from buying resale?
- New homes typically come with a builder's warranty that covers certain workmanship and systems for defined periods, which a resale home does not include. That is a real benefit, but it is not a substitute for your own inspection or for reading the warranty terms carefully. I make sure you understand what the warranty does and does not cover before you sign.
- What about earnest money and deposits on a new build?
- New-build contracts often involve an earnest deposit plus additional deposits tied to design-center selections and upgrades. These can be larger and less refundable than a typical resale deposit, so it matters to understand the builder's terms up front. I read the purchase agreement and addenda with you before you commit any money.
- What is the first step before I visit a model home?
- Call or text Jon at (623) 826-0888 before you walk into a model and put your name on a registration card. A two-minute call first keeps every door open, preserves your representation, and protects your incentives. If a new build is right for you I will help you do it well, and if resale is the smarter move I will tell you that too.
Call before you register at a model
The first call is a real opinion, not a sales pitch. If a new build is right for you, I will help you do it well. If resale is the smarter move, I will tell you that too.