New Construction Homes
Making All the Important Decisions
When one is browsing through new construction homes, potential buyers often see the benefit of creating something that they can customize for themselves. Along the way, there are many decisions that need to be made and the homeowner gets an opportunity to create the living space of his or her dreams. These decisions involve everything from the flooring to the ceiling fans and plenty of items in between.
Flooring
With a new construction home, the buyer has the ability to choose the flooring that he or he is most interested in. Some places, like the kitchen and the bathrooms will probably have some type of tile or linoleum but the buyer gets to choose the colors, the patter, and even the size of the tiles. There are some options that come standard while others are considered an upgrade and will cost more.
In the main living areas and bedrooms, buyers can also choose to put in some type of tile or they can look through the different types of carpeting. These areas come with builder's grade carpeting and builder's grade padding but a person can make the necessary changes to have more comfortable flooring wherever they choose. In some cases, a homeowner will go with the flooring that comes in the house and makes plans to replace it on their own.
Appliances
In the kitchen, new construction homes come with everything except a refrigerator. Buyers get to choose the appliances that will work best for their lives. In some cases, the kitchen can be changed to accommodate things like a double oven or a larger refrigerator. The builder works with the buyer to determine what can be changed and what needs to stay the same. Some builders now days offer the latest stainless steel appliances with the purchase of their new real estate properties as a done deal.
Sinks, Countertops, and Cabinets
Just like flooring, there are multiple options for sinks, countertops, and cabinets. Buyers often make an appointment with a local design center that the builder works with to look at the different options up close and make a decision. There are several combinations that can work to add an extra elegance to the house or create a casual yet comfortable atmosphere.
There are options that come with the house that are included in the cost and there are ways to upgrade. For many homeowners, the purchase of a new construction home is a hefty investment and they want to make sure that they get exactly what they want from the start. When compared to going in later and remodeling or making changes, adding these upgrades and amenities when the house is built makes much more sense financially.
Pre-Wiring
New construction homes also allow a buyer to choose which rooms of the house with are pre-wired for things like fans, cable and phones. Some rooms are already set up with these things while others don't have any and it helps to be able to add these things right away.