New Construction vs. Resale: What's Different?

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New construction and resale look similar from the outside. Underneath, almost everything works differently.

Who’s at the table

In a resale deal, both sides usually have an agent. In new construction, the on-site sales team works for the builder. If you don’t bring your own agent, no one at the table is paid to protect your interests.

The timeline is longer — and slips

A custom build runs months, and schedules move. Knowing which builders are backed up, and which milestones to watch, is daily local knowledge rather than a quick search.

Choices have margins

Design-center upgrades aren’t priced like the base home. Some choices hold value; others mostly hold margin. A second set of eyes helps tell them apart.

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