Pre-buying your home – purchasing it before hammer hits nail – can be a little scary! And, we get it: there’s a lot to consider. You might be having a hard time picturing how an empty lot or brand new foundation could possibly transform into your dream home. That said, if you take the leap and purchase site-unseen, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved from the ground up and leave a permanent imprint on the design and construction of your new home.

Visiting a showhome can help you envision the potential of your new house. Physically walking through a similar floorplan and getting a feel for the finished product goes a long way! But, when you step out of the door and onto an active construction site, it might be hard to keep that vision alive.

To help, here are a few great things to consider when buying a home before it’s built.

Being Involved from the Ground Up

Unlike a home that’s already built, where you’re left to either replace or tolerate features you don’t like, pre-purchasing is built on the premise of ‘measure twice, cut once’. Once you choose your floorplan, you’ll be collaborating with an expert team to make your selections and upgrades. From wall colours to flooring,  you’ll be able to make important decisions along the way. You’ll be involved with the home from the ground up.

Getting into the process early also allows you to make significant alterations to your floorplan. Modifications like installing gas ranges, moving walls, or widening doorways are easier to build in to the plan than renovate for later on.

Customizing your home can also be a great time! One of the most common things we hear from our buyers is how much fun they had making selections and being part of the process.

The Time Between Buying, Building, and Move-in

Depending on when you buy, it might be a few months before you get to move into your new home. While we understand the excitement and the desire to move in tomorrow, this time offers you a chance to be thorough with your move. You’ll likely have an apartment to clear out, or maybe even a house to sell. When you know you’ll be moving in a few months, you can start to pack, purchase, and get rid of things accordingly.

If you do have a house to sell, it’s important to remember that the real estate market can be unpredictable. When pre-buying, the time between purchase and move-in allows you to take the steps needed to get your home sold at a price you’re comfortable with.

These months are also great to start thinking about decorating your new place. Rushing into a home can lead to impulsive decor decisions.  Pre-buying, on the other hand, gives you ample time to make decisions thoughtfully. For more on decorating with a strategy, check out this article.

A Brand New Home Built Just for You

Being the first person to step into your new home is an awesome feeling. It’ll be designed — literally — with you in mind.

We love handing over the keys to ecstatic new homeowners and taking them on their first tour. We make it a goal to provide unparalleled aftercare.  But, to be honest, we also just enjoy sharing the experience with happy customers. If you buy, design, and move into a NewRock home, we’ll be there throughout the journey (and after move-in) to make the experience the best it can be.

If you’re in the market for a new home, there’s a good chance we’re building in a community near you.  And, if you have any questions about the pre-buying process, be sure to contact our expert team at (403) 529 – 1023.