Success Story #2
Two Nervous First-Time Buyers Found a New Construction Home With Old-Neighborhood Character
The Story
Jacob and Zac came to us the way a lot of first-time buyers do: excited, a little nervous, and not sure where to start. They wanted something new, but they didn't want a cookie-cutter subdivision. They wanted mature trees, established streets and a neighborhood that already felt like home, all within a short drive of the University of South Alabama.
That's a hard combination to find. Most new construction in Mobile County is on the edge of town. Most homes in established neighborhoods come with older roofs, older systems and older surprises.
Then we found it: a brand-new home by Prime Home Designs on Border Drive in Country Club Village. New construction, built on a lot in one of Mobile's established neighborhoods.
How We Guided Them
First-time buyers don't need more information. They need someone to walk them through it in the right order.
Here's what me and my team handled with Jacob and Zac:
- Explaining the new construction contract in plain English before they signed
- Negotiating with the builder, who covered their closing costs
- Scheduling an independent inspection, even on a brand-new home
- Explaining what the home's FORTIFIED Gold designation means and why it was worth asking about
- Making sure they had homeowners insurance quotes in hand before closing
- Keeping every deadline on track from contract to closing day
Prime Home Designs was great to work with.
Even with a quality builder, we recommend an independent inspection on every new home. A second set of eyes protects the buyer and helps the builder catch anything before closing.
The Result
Jacob and Zac closed on a brand-new home with old-neighborhood character, the builder paid their closing costs, and they walked into ownership knowing exactly what they bought.
Nervous at the start, confident at the closing table.
What This Means If You're Buying Your First Home
You don't have to choose between new and charming, or between excited and informed. The right home is out there. The right plan gets you there without the guesswork.
Results described reflect one client’s transaction and are not a guarantee of similar outcomes. Camellia Real Estate Group, brokered by eXp Realty.
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