The New Construction Mistake That Costs Buyers Before They Even Sign

The biggest mistake buyers make with new construction?
Walking into the model home alone.

It feels harmless.
You're just looking.

But the friendly sales team works for the builder.
And at many builders, if your agent isn't with you or registered on that first visit, you may lose the chance to have your own representation.

Here's how to tour new construction the smart way.

**1. Bring your agent first.**
Before you sign in at the sales office.
It costs you nothing, and it means someone is in your corner.

**2. Compare the floorplan to your real life.**
This Lennar home in Montebello is a great example.
A flex space off the foyer works as a home office or extra living space.
The main level opens into a Great Room, kitchen, and dining area.
A deck extends the living space outside.
Two bedrooms sit on the top level, including the owner's suite.
Ask yourself how each level fits your day-to-day.

**3. Separate the base price from the upgrades.**
Model homes are beautifully finished.
Know which features are included and which ones add to the price.

Builders have a wide range of what they include and what they call upgrades.

**4. Ask about incentives.**
Builders often offer rate buydowns or closing cost help.
The right incentive can matter more than the price.

**5. Look beyond the home.**
Clubhouses and fitness centers are part of the lifestyle you're buying into.
So are HOA dues, so factor them in.

**More than one community to compare**
Lennar also has new homes available in Orange, Whittier, Tustin, Hacienda Heights, Camarillo, and Rancho Santa Margarita.

Seeing several side by side is the fastest way to find the right fit.

New construction is exciting.
Brand-new, never lived in, and built for how you live now.
You deserve to enjoy that feeling with someone protecting your interests.

Thinking about a new build? Watch here Lennar New Construction
Call or text me before your first visit and I'll walk you through what's available.

Prices, dimensions, and features may vary and are subject to change. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

Patti Gregory, Realtor
Haven Realty Group
☎️ 714.398.1998
REAL Brokerage
DRE 01182154