Purchasing a new family
home can cause a rush of emotions and leave you with more questions. At True Homes in Charlotte, we understand the
importance of helping our future residents prepare for purchasing their new
home by laying out some of the most important questions to ask to ensure you
make the best decision for you and your family.
1. Does My New Home Come
With A Warranty?
Warranties offer the
added security of knowing that systems, built in appliances, and fixtures in
your new home will be covered after the sale is complete. Home warranties
benefit both buyers and sellers by protecting them from surprise repair costs
that are not covered by standard homeowner's insurance policies. Home warranty
coverages can vary significantly depending on the home and builder, so it's
important to review the specific policy of the home you’re considering.
2. What’s The
Neighborhood Like?
It's important to know
as much about your new surroundings as you can since you’ll be spending a large
portion of your life there. Find out as much as you can about crime in the
area, noisy roads nearby, schools, and hazards such as an area being prone to
flooding. Find out the state of your neighborhood, such as whether it’s
"up and coming" or maturing. You should add an extra layer of
inquiry if you have or are expecting to have children, since finding a safe
area for a child to grow up in should be just as important as the house itself.
3. Is It Energy
Efficient?
If owning an energy
efficient home is important to you, it’s crucial to find out if the home you’re
considering purchasing was built with eco-friendly products. This is best
achieved by speaking directly with the builder so that you can be assured that
your potential home is everything you’ve been looking for—inside and out.
Often, new homes come with energy efficiency ratings that allow you to easily
compare the projected cost of operating one home over another. You may not
understand all the ratings for insulation and other building materials, but you
will understand how they affect your bottom line. Be sure to pick the option
that’s best for you.
4. Are Current Residents
Happy?
Making sure current
residents are happy and continue to stay happy with their neighborhood is
extremely important, as you one day may very well feel just the same as they
do. As you’re visiting potential homes, make it a point to meet your potential
neighbors and simply ask, “How do you like your home.” They may also be able to
provide you with helpful tips and advice to make your new home as comfortable
as it can be.
5. Are There Any
Neighborhood Amenities?
Though this might not be
your first thought, asking in advance about the various neighborhood amenities
offered will allow you to decide whether or not the home you’re considering is
the perfect fit for you and your loved ones. This is also a great question to
use as a deciding factor if you’re stuck between two otherwise similar homes.
As Charlotte’s largest
new home builder, True Homes is committed to help you find the perfect home for
you and your growing family. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative
today about the benefits of selecting a True home, we encourage you to contact
us by calling (704) 271-1191. Additional information may also be obtained by
visiting us on the web at: www.truehomesusa.com.