Here are some more things to be thinking through when buying a new home in Georgetown, Texas.

The classic question you always hear in the new home industry is “What is standard?” True there are certain things that will set new home builders apart with standard options. Things like crown molding, chair rails, window finishes, or a covered patio, maybe even sod & sprinklers. You’ll even see a difference in countertops, cabinets, fixtures, and other upgrades. What you want to be very careful of is thinking that “it’s included” in the price. Really take a look at the price of the home and homes that are comparable in size with other builders. Are they just adding in the price of the upgrades and driving the price of the home up or is it truely “included?” Do you have the option to reduce the price of the home if you don’t want all the bells & whistles or if you want to do it yourself later?

You also want to take a look at the quality of things that are included. Are they including a cheap level 1 that you are probably going to upgrade at the design center and increase the price again? Just some food for thought…

Brandon Marek

(Editor’s Note: As a professional real estate agent, I will be able to help you look at comparable homes so that you know you’re not overpaying for a home because of all the upgrades. Make sure you make me “standard” in your next homebuying decision!)