New Construction
Buying New Construction?
Bring Your Own Representation.
The builder's salesperson represents the builder. Cassandra represents the buyer — guiding you through every decision from builder selection to closing day.
Who Represents You?
Two Sides of the New Construction Table
In a new construction purchase, understanding who represents whom is the foundation of a smart decision.
The Builder's Sales Representative
Works for the builder. Their role is to sell the builder's homes on the builder's terms, at the builder's price, with the builder's interests in mind.
Cassandra Fair — Your Buyer's Representative
Works for you. Cassandra advocates for your interests, reviews contracts, advises on upgrades and incentives, coordinates inspections, and helps you navigate the entire process with clarity.
Full Coverage
What Cassandra Guides You Through
From the first builder visit to the final walkthrough, dedicated representation at every stage of new construction.
Builder Selection
Evaluating builders, communities, reputations, and floor plans to find the right fit for your goals.
Builder Incentives
Identifying and understanding available incentives, credits, and how they may affect your transaction.
Quick Move-In Inventory
Evaluating completed and near-complete inventory homes, including pricing and included features.
Lot Selection & Premiums
Assessing lot location, orientation, premiums, and long-term value considerations.
Contracts
Reviewing builder contracts and helping you understand terms, contingencies, and obligations.
Upgrade Decisions
Advising on which upgrades add value versus which are overpriced at the design center.
Construction Timelines
Understanding build timelines, milestones, and what to expect at each stage.
Pre-Drywall Inspection
Coordinating a pre-drywall inspection to catch issues before walls close up.
Final Walkthrough & Closing
Conducting the final walkthrough, addressing punch-list items, and guiding you to closing.
The Process
Your New Construction Journey, Represented
Initial Consultation
Discuss your goals, budget, timeline, and target communities.
Builder & Community Selection
Evaluate builders and communities that fit your needs.
Financing & Pre-Approval
Connect with lenders and understand builder financing options.
Lot & Floor Plan Selection
Choose your lot, elevation, and floor plan with guidance.
Contract Review
Review the builder contract and understand all terms.
Design Center
Make upgrade decisions with value in mind, not just aesthetics.
Construction Milestones
Monitor progress at key stages throughout the build.
Pre-Drywall Inspection
Coordinate an independent inspection before drywall.
Final Walkthrough
Complete the final walkthrough and resolve any items.
Appraisal
Address the appraisal process and any implications.
Closing
Guide you through closing and key handover.
Warranty Considerations
Understand builder warranties and post-close items.
Before You Visit
Talk to Cassandra Before Visiting the Builder
Builder registration policies can affect your representation. Reach out before your first builder visit to make sure your interests are protected from the start.
Builder Representation Disclosure
Builder policies vary. Buyers should contact Cassandra before registering at or touring a builder community whenever possible. Cassandra is an independent Broker Associate with LPT Realty; she does not represent any builder. No incentive, savings, or outcome is guaranteed. Builder incentives and negotiation opportunities vary by builder, property, community, lender, buyer qualification, and market conditions.
New Construction Consultation
Tell Cassandra about the communities or builders you're considering.
Builder negotiation can involve more than price.
See what opportunities may exist — and why representation matters.