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BUYING · NEW CONSTRUCTION

What the sales office won't mention.

When you’re ready to explore new construction communities, or find the right builder, I’m here to guide you through every step.

WHY BRING YOUR OWN AGENT

The builder has an agent. You should too.

No. 01
Builder reputations
Who builds tight and who builds fast, which communities hold value, and which warranty departments actually answer the phone.
No. 02
Upgrade math
Which upgrades return at resale and which are pure margin. I'll tell you where $20k of options is worth $5k.
No. 03
The contract is not standard
Builder contracts are written by the builder's lawyers. I've caught 'upgrades' that should have been included - and got them written in.
No. 04
Free to you
Navigating a new construction timeline can be just as important as choosing the home itself. From contract to selections, permitting, construction milestones, inspections, and closing, I’ll help you understand what’s happening, what comes next.
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Emily was great to work with! She went way out of her way to help me get multiple estimates for work needed on the house I purchased. During walkthroughs, Emily made an effort to point out things I would've never thought to look at when checking out different homes. She was also ready to answer any question I had and was quick to respond back. I would highly recommend working with her if you are ready to buy/sell. I plan on recommending Emily to my friends and family when they plan on doing the same!

- WES FAULKWELL
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Emily is amazing! We had the best experience with her purchasing our home. She is knowledgeable, patient, and a joy to work with. Cannot recommend enough!

- DAVE FEEHRER
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I have had the pleasure of working with Emily on multiple real estate transactions. She is always knowledgeable, organized, and always looks out for the best interest of her clients. She is always kind, professional and a pleasure to work with. Whether buying or selling a home, you will definitely be in good hands.

- STEPHEN PAIT
ACTIVELY SELLING NOW

Fourteen Wake County communities, with the honest read on each

Who's building, what it costs, and what the sales office won't volunteer - from Wendell Falls to South Lakes.

BROWSE THE COMMUNITIES →
FROM CONTRACT TO KEYS

The build, step by step

01
THE CONTRACT
Builder paper, builder lawyers. Before you sign we negotiate price, incentives, closing costs, and the change-order rules that bite later.
02
SELECTIONS
The design center is where budgets die. I'll tell you which upgrades return at resale and which to do cheaper after closing.
03
PRE-DRYWALL
The walk that matters most - wiring, plumbing, and framing inspected (yes, you hire your own inspector) while everything is still visible.
04
BLUE TAPE
The final walkthrough, where every scuff and misaligned door gets a piece of tape and a deadline before closing.
05
CLOSING & WARRANTY
Keys, punch-list follow-through, and the 11-month warranty walk most owners forget - I'll remind you before it expires.
GOOD QUESTIONS

New-build questions, answered

Q.
Do I really need an inspection on a new home?

Emphatically yes - twice (pre-drywall and pre-closing). New means nobody has lived there to find the problems; municipal code inspections are not quality control.

Q.
Can you actually negotiate with a builder?

Rarely on base price late in a phase, often on incentives, closing costs, design-center credits, and lot premiums. Early phases and standing inventory are where deals live.

Q.
Spec home or build from dirt?

Spec homes close fast and price firm; to-be-built gets you choices and phase-one pricing but adds 8–14 months of rate and life risk. Your timeline picks.

Q.
Should I use the builder's lender?

Their incentives can be real money - and their rate sometimes isn't. We make them compete with an outside quote and take whichever wins on the whole deal.

Touring models this weekend?

Text me before you register at the sales office - once you sign in without an agent, some builders won't let you add one.

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