TY, what do you do if the builder doesn’t fix the defect before you close? Do you just not close? Neighbors fence is on my property line and the builder still hasn’t fixed it. We are 3 weeks away from our close date...
@@TyWilde Thank you sir! Yes, I will let you know. We are supposed to close on 12/22. Builder is Waterloo, who is owned by Brohn Homes who is owned by Clayton Properties Group.
Thank you so much for the compliment. I’m so glad I was able to help you guys. Congratulations on your new home and please let me know if you ever have any questions. Where did you build your home?
You absolutely should hire a home inspector, for both pre drywall and before closing. Its always good to have multiple sets of eyes on things. Our last home WASNT inspected and it turned out the builder never hooked up the dryer vent in the attic, so all the lint sat in the attic for a while before we noticed. Totally worth the $ for a licensed inspector
Thanks for explaining it from both sides; I have seen so many new homeowners complaining about imperfect minutia and simply not understanding the big picture or really, any of the construction process. There is ample opportunity for complaints BEFORE closing.
Great tip/info - thank u soooooooooo much! I plan to hire inspector to ensure the structure, proper window work to prevent leaks, roof work, electrical and plumbing. My most nervous part is the bathrooms and outside fiber board work since these problems won't surface right away but slowly and cause a lot of damage. Thanks for both parties' perspective and realistic process.
@@TyWilde in Texas! Excited and nervous at the same time!! Learning a lot and trying to make time pass but seems like forever until it is built - just keeping my fingers crossed they build a quality home quickly! I will probably stay here for Atleast 10-12 years (unless my knees gives up first ) with two story where all the rooms are on the second floor-lol
Did you hire a realtor or did you build with out one? Just curious because we are about to build with out a realtor and I’m not sure if we made a mistake. We talked with the builder with out knowing once you do that you can’t bring in a realtor. At least that’s what we were told.
@@peteross4879I am a realtor that specializes in New Construction here in Utah. It's always wise to have a Realtor on your side because builders will push clients around. Realtors have ways of preventing builders from doing things that are questionable & they often know how to get the builder to back off from unfair demands. It's true that many builders won't let you bring a real estate agent after you've visited the model home, but I would still try.
@@TyWilde thank you for the advise. It’s been a bit stressful finding a realtor because most of the realtors we have talked with seem more interested in selling us into building with lower quality builders they usually do business with. The frustrating part is from the beginning we mentioned the builder we really wanted to build with and gave realtors the opportunity to reach out to the builder before we did but they keep insisting on showing us new subdivisions where they already know the builders. It’s going to be a long road.
@@peteross4879 That's disappointing to hear. I wish I had the perfect thing to tell you. Maybe do a google search for top brokerages in the area. Then ask to speak to the broker & ask them if they have an agent in house who has a lot of experience working with homebuilders. Hopefully they have someone in house. After you've met the realtor, if you like them, tell them which builder or builders you'd like to visit & that you're not interested in any of the others. Best of luck & keep me posted.
My spouse showed me your videos and I absolutely love them! It’s very educational and love the photos and drone footage! Now when we see our new home that’s being built we point out things we learned from you!
By far the best video for New Home (orientation) walk through! Very informative! Thank you! WILL DEFINITELY continue to watch the rest of your content!
I remembered watching this video few months ago. I’m giving this video another 👍. We are scheduled for our new home orientation 12/10 and closing date 12/15. I’m nervous yet excited! Any tips?
Thanks for the thumbs up. I really appreciate that. I'm so grateful my videos have helped you. My only tip is just enjoy it. It's not every day you get to move into a new home. Show gratitude for those who've built your home that way when you ask them to do those last few things they'll feel pride and want to go the extra mile for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
I was a little confused by the 2 separate inspections. I’ll have to go back and watch and take notes to understand when to do what. you seemed to jump back and forth a bit on what each part of as for. Maybe a physical list of inspection 1 and a separate list for inspection 2? I’m a visual learner, not as much of an audible. To learn something new, I need notes/pictures. Thanks.
@@TyWilde I have a walkthrough with the builder on a new construction home in Texas tomorrow. I am watching your videos and making a list. I will remember no house is perfect.
@@jasonfrazier83 LOL. It's sad but true. A lady who watched this video wrote a few weeks ago & the builders representative was shocked by her knowledge. I was happy to hear it.
Loved it :) Suggestion Box; 1. I would love ❤ to see a few videos on how to sell an older home for a profit 🤑and get into a ✨new home🏆. (I know. It's alot. Maybe an unlimited number of videos$? Definatly alot of Work/Content. I have questions :)
Great suggestion! I've done a few videos talking about selling & buying separately, but it sure makes sense to do one video talking about both. Thanks.
Hi .. thanks for the tips! I had a question regarding the builder n if a home inspection is needed.. it’s a new house build by Richmond America in Jacksonville, Florida.
We just closed on our new home and on the day of closing we saw that our AC unit was faulty. They came to fix it the following week but they never provided us with the ac manual or warranty like other appliances. What’s up with that? So after a year if something is seriously wrong with the ac it’s not on us. And we don’t even know what unit we have. (We are in Florida). I appreciate your help.
I'm sorry to hear about it. This is not acceptable. The unit should have a warranty so you could go that route. You might also write the top executives for the builder & explain the situation letting them know what you will do should the issue not be resolved. This would be things like bad reviews everywhere, a sign on your home telling people not to build with the builder, or whatever comes to mind. Best of luck & please let know how it turns out.
@@TyWilde thank you so much. I will let you know. Yes, my husband is furious about it (not cordial as I would perhaps be). He will take it up to the management if they don’t provide him with this.
First of thanks a lot for your quick response and reply. I am Dipakkumar Vyas from Winnipeg,MB,Canada. Since I want to start my own construction business, I want to learn all that is required into full depth so as to become a successful builder like you. Please guide me step by step from buying lots or old houses to the final stage of construction
Thanks for the compliment. That’s probably the only part of the process I’ve never been involved with. My specialty goes from excavation to closing the home. If you have any questions on that part of the process, I would love to answer them. Thanks again for watching my videos. I appreciate you more than you know. Have a great day.
@TyWilde closing on a new construction dr Horton home in Florida. paint touch ups n few things and shutters on the house still left to be done...im so frustrated...want to delay the closing...so confused
I wish I had the magic words to make you feel better, but without a doubt, you're not the only one who feels that way. It's not just DR. Horton. I've had some rough one's with some of the other large builders. But at least it's almost over. Hopefully when it's all said & done, you have a beautiful home & it will all be just a bad memory. Best of luck & please let me know if you have any questions.
I'll have my fingers crossed for you. Oh & if there are incomplete items, when it's time to close, make sure you have a copy in writing that the builder will complete those items & have the superintendent sign it.
Ha ha. You're welcome. People hate when I say it, but it is what it is. There's nothing anyone can do about it. Thanks for watching & for your comment.
Just moved into our new house 3 weeks ago.. still waiting on builder to come and fix things that were on our list. I cant even get a call back from him. We never had a orientation or a punch list. They just had us walk through the house and pick out what we wanted fixed. Pretty disappointed on how new home build went.
Chase Johnson Thanks for watching & for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about your experience. I can’t understand why a builder would want to ruin the whole experience by not finishing strong. Maybe write a detailed email explaining your expectation & what you feel was promised. Ask for a timeline to get things done & what your expectation is for some kind of response. If you decide to leave a bad review online, don’t be emotional & don’t say things like Don’t buy from this builder, just state the facts. Best of luck to you. Please keep me posted on how things turn out.
What do you suggest for buyers that are out of state and unable to actually attend a home inspection or walk-through? Hiring a professional? Where do you find one?
If you hired a real estate agent, they can do it for you. You could also have a family member attend if possible. Or, you could hire a home inspector. They wouldn’t attend the final walk-through but they could inspect the home for you. I always recommend if at all possible attending this meeting though. That was an excellent question. Thank you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Question - do construction/project manager get upset or offended if homeowners hire an independent contractor to look over the new home? I plan on doing pre-foundation, pre-drywall and final walkthrough. What is your opinion? U talked about being cordial and my community property manager assures me that the builder has their own quality checks and balances but u know how that can go at times and just unsure with $390K on the line with watching so many horror stories of poor quality/workmanship despite them knowing better passing shoddy work. I read some great reviews on Meritage but again, with rising costs of lumber and steel and shortage, I worry if they will cut corners or not try to correct since those items are costly. With your tip, I plan to jot down significant findings vs minor ones or that we can submit to warranty but if there are any major issues, to address them before closing/settling of new property. Thanks
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having someone take a second look. Just make sure the builder is aware. The construction manager might be offended, because most likely he or she is proud of the work they do but if you’re cordial about it, it shouldn’t be a problem. That was an excellent question. Please let me know if you have any others.
Him: now before I continue, can I ask a quick favor? Will you please give this video a thumbs up? Me: Yesssss dude. You deserve it! In all seriousness, this video showed up in my recommendations hours before my new home orientation meeting and it helped a lot!
Destiny! Ha ha. Thanks so much for the thumbs up. I appreciate it way more than you know. Here's another recommendation. It's a checklist before you move into your new home. Here's the link... th-cam.com/video/qPCuPMTbBts/w-d-xo.html
@@TyWilde should I be concerned that only my realtor showed up and no builder representative was there? I had questions to ask the builder and the realtor was no sure about the answers?
@@bliss9407 Yeah, that seems a little weird. I would send a written list of questions & concerns to the new home sales person & ask for answers. If you're not getting the answers, request a meeting with the superintendent. Does that help?
I have a walk-through tomorrow to do and they don’t have any of the appliances in water heater or AC and I’m worried that they won’t be able to get some before closing. At this point I don’t know what I can even do about it
Well, the builder can't get a certificate of occupancy without some of those items. So, I'm guessing your closing will be delayed. I would ask the builder to delay my walkthrough until those items have been completed. Best of luck. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
@@TyWilde thank you for responding! I thought maybe it would be different since I live in Texas, but the selling agent is insistent that we close on Friday weather those items are in the house or not. I’m just hoping we don’t walk on this deal
@@Nicholas-rc4ok Are you working with a local Realtor? If not, I would say that it's not right that the builder would require us to close on an incomplete home. If the salesperson won't back down ask to speak to his manager. The manager will probably be stern too, but be persistent. If that doesn't work & they force you to close anyway, just make sure that EVERYTHING that hasn't been completed is in writing with the builders signature on it. Maybe ask your friends it anyone knows a Realtor who'd be willing to help you with the appropriate paperwork. Hopefully that helps.
@@TyWilde so it all ended up working out our truck of appliances was highjacked lol and so we got another walkthrough a week later with even better appliances then we paid for
I just wanted drywall in the garage! 🤣. If it isn’t finished is fine with me. Hell, I know how to finish drywall. Just make it fire level that’s all I ask for.
My wife and I noticed a crack in the basement floor that stretches from wall to wall during our recent visit on our ongoing new home construction..a week before that my wife noticed that there is water on the basement because it rained the other day…is this a cause of a major concern to be reported on the home builder?
This is an EXCELLENT question, thanks for asking. It's fairly common that concrete will crack. So it's highly likely there is nothing wrong or to be worried about. But, if you can fit a quarter in the crack you may want to talk to the builder or have a professional look at it. If there are multiple things going on with the home that concern you, you might want to schedule a home inspector. Thanks for watching & best of luck to you.
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I have learned so much from you. I will close the new build in 3 weeks. I wanted to schedule the home inspection before my orientation/ blue tape meeting several days, but the builder told me the house will not be completed at that time, so they didn't agree. They let me schedule the home inspection just 3 days before the closing day. They made me feel like I should not trust them. The builder is Pulte. I don't mind to hire inspectors two time, before and after the house completion. However, I wonder if the builder has the right to refuse my home inspection request if I want to do the home inspection when the house is uncompleted. Can you give me your opinion about what I should do in this situation?
Thanks for the compliment and your wonderful question. Usually you need to order the home inspection at least a week maybe two in advance before closing. As far as doing an inspection after the fact, most builders won’t honor that.
Good video and good info, thank you. Question, a builder put in faucets in the bathroom sinks that doesn't allow me to close the sink hole cause of the little tab you pull up to close it hits the back of the wall. Is that something I can get them to fix?
That's a great question. You'll need to ask the builder. I'm guessing No. He'll need to come in at a different time. Either way, you'll want to let the builder know & schedule a time.
@@maryjoyhaislip6056 I have built 5 times & never done it. I don't think it's necessary, but if you're having a difficult time with the builder or if it will help you sleep at night then I'd say do it.
@@TyWilde we hired a pre drywall inspection and the inspector discover that they’re wee missing beams in the garage. Engineering had to be called in to fix the issue. I take no comfort in the fact that it’s a new built.
TY, what do you do if the builder doesn’t fix the defect before you close? Do you just not close? Neighbors fence is on my property line and the builder still hasn’t fixed it. We are 3 weeks away from our close date...
Excellent question. I'd send an email to the salesperson letting them know that you won't close until the fence issue is fixed. Do this as soon as possible.
@@TyWilde thank you for responding and so quickly too. I have been making it a point to the builder for 3 months but they’ve been dragging their feet. Now it’s 3 weeks before close and the fence is still a issue. They said they’ll tear it down if they can’t get the neighbor to remove it but I’m not sure if they will. They are saying shrubs planted by the fence are an issue now. The neighbors fence is one foot over on our property line. I am worried about losing the home, we got in when rates and prices were low. Now there are no homes for the same price, only $40K plus what we are supposed to pay. I’m afraid they’ll terminate the contract if we don’t close and we won’t get a house. At the same time this could be a serious issue if not fixed. I knew buying a home would be stressful but didn’t think this would be the cause of that stress!
@@pacu7102 Just send the email & ask for a timeline of when the will have it done. If they threaten to terminate the contract, you could just close on the house & try to resolve the fence issue with the neighbor. If the fence is on your property line you'll have the legal right to take it down. If things are bad with your neighbor, you could just sell the home in 2 years & take all that equity with you to the new home. Please let me know if you have any other questions & once again keep me up to date with what's happening. BTW, where are you building?
@@TyWilde that’s a primary concern of mine, reselling. I’m worried the future buyer will see the fence as an issue and I’m stuck with it. Lago Vista, Texas.
@@pacu7102 It shouldn't be an issue since you have the legal right to take it down. If the builder doesn't take care of it for you, I'd offer to pay half with the neighbor to remove the old fence & put up a new one that splits the property line.
Thanks for watching & for your comment. I really appreciate you. In a "NORMAL" market the average build time is 8-9 months & I've rarely seen it take any longer than that. 2020 & 2021 were not NORAMAL. 13 months is probably pretty average since covid. I hope you're enjoying your new home.
So, we are building a custom house. As I was watching this, I imagined that I’d be in the house a lot more than just for the final inspection. I’m probably going to irritate the contractor and laborers. More of an observation than a question :)
Ha ha. Usually the builder will do a 4-way walk with you as well. You'll want to check out my recent video on the 4-way walkthrough. Best of luck to you. BTW, where are you building?
Did my inspection/orientation last week. They told us materials were low and locks weren't put on every door and thieves came in and stole the damn oven! Is it common for thieves to steal items from construction homes in developing areas in your area? 🤦🏾♂️
hi I am scheduled for first walk with contractor on our new construction home three weeks from now. This video helped a lot. I watched with my spouse. Do you have a check list on First walk / final walk on closing day for home owners? Check list like common mistakes/ defects area/ corners on new construction? to identify. Is worthy( @ $500.00) to hire a home inspector for new construction home?
Thanks for watching and for your excellent questions. I don’t have a checklist but that’s something I will have to look into. Thanks for sharing your thought on that. As far as a home inspection goes, if you are building with a reputable homebuilder then I would say you probably don’t need to do that. But, if the builder doesn’t have the best reputation or if you feel like you can’t trust them then I would definitely get a home inspection. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde Thank you for your prompt response. We are buying a newly constructed house from Lennar in Delaware. I believe that they are a reputed company, but I would like your input. Thanks! I will finish watching the rest of your videos regarding closing/bluetape walk.
@@jamescpeter With Lennar it's kind of, "Our way or the Highway." The good news is that they build good homes & they're usually the best value where ever they build. Best of luck & please let me know if you have any other questions.
Don't sign shit until everything is fixed that you want fixed. Period. I understand there's no perfection, but there shouldn't be sloppy work. Often times these builders are building multiple homes at a time and rushing through everything to get it done, that's when mistakes happen. Do it right the first time. My suggestion don't close and post pone closing until everything you want fixed is fixed.
Thanks for watching my video. It sounds like you had a bad experience. I'm sorry for that. You're correct, if things aren't completed or broken absolutely don't close. I would never recommend otherwise. But there is NO such thing as a perfect home. You can't expect that every piece of trim to match perfectly & things of that nature. If you build with a reputable home builder as I've often suggested in other videos they will take care of you and your home. Happy building everyone.
@@TyWilde You're right, there isn't perfect. We got a grace period of a month to make first payments .. Once you close that grace period has started. There's a select date for your first payment after that. Grace period i feel like should be used for the Buyer to move in and settle in purchase any additional appliances and not worry about more stuff needing to be fixed. If it's minor repairs i understand your advice and usually the builder has a set date contracted for those repairs to be done.
@@co7366 You're correct. And, if you build with a highly rated homebuilder, they will honor their warranty & come back to take care of things that go wrong. Remember that it's VERY important that you select a homebuilder with a good reputation. Thanks for your comments sir. Where are you from?
Great video I wish I saw this video 5months ago🤨😕 Question? Should we have received a copy of the Punch list..? It’s sad that you have to almost beg to get things done when you are spending your money”
Ha ha. It happens all the time. Thanks for watching. To answer your question, builders will often give you a copy of the punchlist or at least have you sign off once the items have been completed. But, there’s no rule that says the builder needs to give it to you. But there should be. You’re right though, it’s pretty sad how much some builders seem not to care.
That's an excellent question. Since I don't know you, your home or the builder, I would suggest watching this video 2-3 times & write down the questions you have. The information provided in this email should answer most of the normal questions that come up during the final walkthrough. Best of luck to you.
The reality is there's no way to compel the builder to do anything for the punch list unless you require it be completed before closing, or to keep money in escrow. So many headaches getting builders to even honor warranties in a timely fashion.....
That's why it's important to pick a good builder. I've heard story after story where a builder told the buyer they had to close on the specified date or they would just return their earnest money & cancel the contract. How nice would that be after waiting 12 months or longer for the builder to finish the home?
I see who’s on the side of the builder. That’s why you need someone on your side. Get a home inspection. This sound like a bunch of excuses for the builder.
I was so shocked when I saw the structure of my home being built. My expectations was high until i saw the workmanship of KB. I don't get it. You pay them a lot of money, and in return you should get for what you paid for. Instead, there work are sloppy all around. How in the world they can do this to their customer?
It's interesting. In one location, a builder will do a great job & in another the same builder might be sloppy. It often boils down to the leadership in that specific area. As far as national builders go, KB has a better reputation than most, but this is the reason I tell people to look at the on line reviews. You know what the best part is though? In this market, if you're not happy with your home, you can just sell it & take all that equity with you, building with a different builder. This time you'll be a little wiser. Where did you build your home?
I think it’s sad that you don’t get what you pay for, right now I’m getting ready to spend a 3/4 of $1 million on a house and I am so surprised with how it is being built compared to what I live in now, which I’m thinking I should keep, its really shocking, nobody asked for a perfect house, but you expect them to do their damn due diligence In building so they don’t have to do so many damn corrections. Hopefully things will go well and I’ve talked to everybody in the neighborhood and they’re not happy which makes me want to walk away
I live in a home built by KB for 20 years now getting ready to sell and buy a brand new house which I’m hesitant about because I’m seeing shotty work. My home for KB was built and I say perfectly, nobody Expects a perfect home but I can at least say that they did their work above and beyond as far as this house is concerned, the only reason I’m selling is because I would like my bedroom on the first floor the stairs are killing me. Every builder has their issues but when the prices of houses are rising incredibly too much I believe the builder should take the time to do the right thing
Awesome video. Perfect timing as we have our orientation this Saturday. Thanks for making all of these informative videos, they are super helpful. Also, what is your experience with Meritage builder? Thank you and happy new year.
Thanks for watching and for the compliment. I appreciate it more than you know. I actually have no experience with Meritage builder. How has it been for you? Where are you building a home?
I understand that a home might not be perfect. . I dont agree with a lot of the things you say. Why should I give them my money when they have not completed all that has to be fixd.
I'm sorry that you don't agree. I'm simply giving you an expectation of the process. You can't go in expecting perfection (no such thing). I've helped nearly 500 happy families move into beautiful imperfect homes & I've personally build, moved into, & lived in 5 NOT perfect homes. It's wonderful, I love it.
Have to disagree with you on “don’t expect perfection”. I’m not paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for poor workmanship. If the builder has good trades then this shouldn’t be an issue.
That's cool to disagree. I love to hear all sides. That being said if you're building a home & expect perfection, you will be disappointed. There's no such thing as a perfect person & certainly no such thing as a perfect home. Perfection is impossible when you're dealing with natural products like wood, stone & etc. Often wood warps after framing is done & sheet rock is installed. This causes nail & screw head to pop out. This is just one example of dozens if not hundreds of things that can go wrong. Thanks for watching & for sharing your thoughts.
Hey, thanks for watching & for you comment. Sloppy workmanship happens. I'm not trying to defend the homebuilder or the trades the do the work for them, but if you're building a home somewhere in the home you'll find some sloppiness. It's usually the muddlers & tapers but it could be the painters or other. The good builders have a system in place to make sure the home is delivered beautifully.
I disagree. When you buy a brand new car - do you expect it to have ANY imperfections??? NO! I'm in the car business - the answer is no. So if I am spending hundred of thousands of dollars on a house, YES, it should not havee imperfections.
MARK ANTHONY WILLIAMS Thank you so much for your opinion. I certainly don’t expect everyone to agree with me on anything, really. But, first of all, you’re comparing apples to oranges. Cars are manufactured 100% in a warehouse whereas homes are built from natural products. Natural products such as the wood used to frame the home have imperfections by nature. 2x4’s For example warp, crack, and the knots in the wood will give areas of weakness. A lot of times 2x4’s warp after they are installed and after the sheet rock has been affixed. This will cause nails to pop and walls to bend and unfortunately, this can happen One week after installation, One month after installation or more than a year later. I could go on and on with examples, but I’ve been through some pretty expensive homes that have had multiple imperfections. When it comes to building a home, you can expect beautiful, you can expect amazing or wonderful, but you will never find perfection. Thanks for watching my video and for taking a moment to comment. I really appreciate you. Have a great day.
I’ve sold cars and I find a lot wrong with them. But one thing they do not have in common is a house will go up in value with proper maintenance. A vehicle however only goes down, maintenance or not. ‘Bump-bump’ brother! 😂
I just replied to another viewer with an indepth explanation & wanted to do the same for you. So, here you go... I'm going to take some time and answer you thoroughly because I care about YOU and EVERYONE that watches my videos. Often buyers have an unrealistic expectation of what the home should look like. They feel like the home should be perfect, but it's simply not possible. Because homebuilders are working with natural products like wood & stone, sometimes things just wont match up. Obviously a severely warped wall is not acceptable, but you'll never find a home with perfectly straight flat walls. Even after the 2x4 wall is framed, sheetrocked & painted, the studs will continue to twist, warp & bend. This causes the wall to move a little, it' just happens & all of the time. Trim is another prime example. It's not always going to be 100% perfectly snug against the floor or when it meets the other piece of trim. There could be a small gap. Which can be cause by a lot of different factors. So, there becomes what is considered an industry standard or acceptable imperfections. You will not find a perfect home anywhere in the world. I tell people to look closely at the builders model home. You will see trim that doesn't match perfectly. Walls with slight warping & things of that nature. You shouldn't expect your home to be any different than the model home. Here's my best advice to anyone who's actually taken the time to read my novel here. Research the home builder. If they have a good rating, you should get a beautiful home. Thanks to all of you for watching & for your comments.
This makes no sense to me if I’m purchasing a home and spending a lot of money. One of the most expensive purchases. I want everything fixed and move in ready for me. I’m not going to wait and have them fix it under warranty later. It needs to be done prior to me moving in or they shouldn’t get their money. I’m purchasing this home it’s not being given to me so therefore just as bless as I would be to be moving into a home they should feel they are bless to have a home buyer. Without buyers there would be no company.
I think you misunderstood something in this video. Home builders offer warranties because every single home built will have issues AFTER you move in. Maybe the faucet had a faulty part that causes a leak 3 months after you close on the home. Maybe when the house settles, there are a few nail pops. Maybe one of the installers made a mistake & it's not realize until after you move in. These are just a few examples of how a warranty would be used. To clarify, most builders will not allow you to close on the home until all items are complete. The warranty is a gift to each person that buys a home from the home builder as a way for the builder to make up for any items that may arise after you move in. Do you understand what I'm saying? BTW, thanks for watching my video & for your comment.
@@TyWilde My main concern would be that I've heard tons of horror stories where people tried to make warranty claims only to be ignore until the warranty ran out and then told that the warranty was expired so they were out of luck. By asking for those type of things to be done before closing I still have leverage to the tune of several hundred thousand dollars, but once the closing paperwork is signed the builder has their money and little to no motivation to fix things especially when they need to finish the next house to keep the money rolling in put food on their and their employee's tables. I do get things wont be perfect, but if you're building a sub division how much work does it actually take to go back to a neighboring house and screw in/patch the couple of exposed screws in the garage? Even this week I hired painters as we're getting ready to sell our house and they missed a couple of screws. Before they get paid I do a final walk through and noticed that they missed a couple nails and screws and got some paint on the ceiling fan. I let them know about it and asked them to fix it and they came back and fixed it without complaining. It took him all of 5 minutes to pull the nails and put on some spackle. He left for the majority of the day and then came back at the end of his work day on another job, took 5 minutes to sanded & paint the 4 small patches he did that morning and he had a happy customer. 10 minutes plus drive time and he had a happy customer who would happily recommend them to anyone in the area. That seems like an incredibly small price to pay for a happy customer and we're only talking about a ~$3,000 job not a $300,000+ job. Now if I'm asking them to come back every week and fix things sure that's unreasonable, but if I find a few things in our walk through please just fix them vs telling me it's unrealistic to expect people to finish the job that they were hired to do.
@@michaelwiley6979 Thanks for your comment & expressing your concerns. If you choose a builder with a good reputation your warranty items will be taken care of as promised. Choose a poor builder & it could be a major problem. With such a major purchase, you'll definitely want to do your research.
@@joezavala9659 I'm going to take some time and answer you thoroughly because I care about YOU and EVERYONE that watches my videos. Often buyers have an unrealistic expectation of what the home should look like. They feel like the home should be perfect, but it's simply not possible. Because homebuilders are working with natural products like wood & stone, sometimes things just wont match up. Obviously a severely warped wall is not acceptable, but you'll never find a home with perfectly straight flat walls. Even after the 2x4 wall is framed, sheetrocked & painted, the studs will continue to twist, warp & bend. This causes the wall to move a little, it' just happens & all of the time. Trim is another prime example. It's not always going to be 100% perfectly snug against the floor or when it meets the other piece of trim. There could be a small gap. Which can be cause by a lot of different factors. So, there becomes what is considered an industry standard or acceptable imperfections. You will not find a perfect home anywhere in the world. I tell people to look closely at the builders model home. You will see trim that doesn't match perfectly. Walls with slight warping & things of that nature. You shouldn't expect your home to be any different than the model home. Here's my best advice to anyone who's actually taken the time to read my novel here. Research the home builder. If they have a good rating, you should get a beautiful home. Thanks to all of you for watching & for your comments.
LOL. That's unfair, but maybe you're misunderstanding what I'm saying. I do recommend a home inspection with new or existing, but approximately 95% of those who build do NOT get an inspection. And most issues can be solved by the builders warranty. I personally have built 5 times without ever getting a home inspection. Most people do not need to spend an additional $500+ to get a home inspection on new construction.
@@TyWilde Why on earth wouldnt you spend that $500? There are probably 25-50 different people working on your home. There will be things wrong with it. Finding out during pre drywall and before you move in helps tremendously. Its also another set of eyes the builder has to be wary of (cant cover shit up)
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TY, what do you do if the builder doesn’t fix the defect before you close? Do you just not close? Neighbors fence is on my property line and the builder still hasn’t fixed it. We are 3 weeks away from our close date...
@@pacu7102 I responded to this on your other message. Let me know how things turn out. Who's the builder?
@@TyWilde Thank you sir! Yes, I will let you know. We are supposed to close on 12/22. Builder is Waterloo, who is owned by Brohn Homes who is owned by Clayton Properties Group.
Cars aren’t made with natural products that have imperfections. You should never buy a new home.
@@GailStrom That’s a very interesting comment. Why do you say that you should never buy a new home? I would love to hear your thoughts.
My wife and I are closing on our new construction home in less than a month. Your videos are so informative and helpful! Thank you.
Thank you so much for the compliment. I’m so glad I was able to help you guys. Congratulations on your new home and please let me know if you ever have any questions. Where did you build your home?
Closing on my house tomorrow and doing my final walkthrough today! Your videos have helped me so much during the process. Thank you!
Congratulations! And, thanks for taking a moment to give me a shout out. I appreciate you more than you know. Thanks & best of luck my friend.
Been watching for 3 years Man U really know new construction !
Man, I appreciate you WAY MORE than you know. Thank you for watching & even more so for writing. It's great to hear from you.
Buying my first new construction home, glad I found your videos
Thanks for watching & Good luck!
You absolutely should hire a home inspector, for both pre drywall and before closing. Its always good to have multiple sets of eyes on things. Our last home WASNT inspected and it turned out the builder never hooked up the dryer vent in the attic, so all the lint sat in the attic for a while before we noticed. Totally worth the $ for a licensed inspector
I always recommend an inspection. Most people pass.
Thanks for explaining it from both sides; I have seen so many new homeowners complaining about imperfect minutia and simply not understanding the big picture or really, any of the construction process. There is ample opportunity for complaints BEFORE closing.
You're welcome. I've had buyers complain about this video, but I think this video give the most realistic expectations for the final walk.
Great tip/info - thank u soooooooooo much! I plan to hire inspector to ensure the structure, proper window work to prevent leaks, roof work, electrical and plumbing. My most nervous part is the bathrooms and outside fiber board work since these problems won't surface right away but slowly and cause a lot of damage. Thanks for both parties' perspective and realistic process.
Thanks for the compliment and for watching my videos. I sincerely appreciate your comments and questions. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde in Texas! Excited and nervous at the same time!! Learning a lot and trying to make time pass but seems like forever until it is built - just keeping my fingers crossed they build a quality home quickly! I will probably stay here for Atleast 10-12 years (unless my knees gives up first ) with two story where all the rooms are on the second floor-lol
My walk through is coming up next week. Thank you for the tips and setting realistic expectations.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching & for the compliment. Best of luck & please let me know if you have any questions.
Did you hire a realtor or did you build with out one? Just curious because we are about to build with out a realtor and I’m not sure if we made a mistake. We talked with the builder with out knowing once you do that you can’t bring in a realtor. At least that’s what we were told.
@@peteross4879I am a realtor that specializes in New Construction here in Utah. It's always wise to have a Realtor on your side because builders will push clients around. Realtors have ways of preventing builders from doing things that are questionable & they often know how to get the builder to back off from unfair demands. It's true that many builders won't let you bring a real estate agent after you've visited the model home, but I would still try.
@@TyWilde thank you for the advise. It’s been a bit stressful finding a realtor because most of the realtors we have talked with seem more interested in selling us into building with lower quality builders they usually do business with. The frustrating part is from the beginning we mentioned the builder we really wanted to build with and gave realtors the opportunity to reach out to the builder before we did but they keep insisting on showing us new subdivisions where they already know the builders. It’s going to be a long road.
@@peteross4879 That's disappointing to hear. I wish I had the perfect thing to tell you. Maybe do a google search for top brokerages in the area. Then ask to speak to the broker & ask them if they have an agent in house who has a lot of experience working with homebuilders. Hopefully they have someone in house. After you've met the realtor, if you like them, tell them which builder or builders you'd like to visit & that you're not interested in any of the others. Best of luck & keep me posted.
My spouse showed me your videos and I absolutely love them! It’s very educational and love the photos and drone footage! Now when we see our new home that’s being built we point out things we learned from you!
That's Awesome! Thank you for the compliment. I appreciate it more than you know. Where are you building a Home?
Ty Wilde Realtor & New Home Construction Specialist in Ottawa, Ontario!
@@Blorb-v3y Awesome. Thanks again for watching.
How is the new home treating you?
There are many first-time homebuyers that may be ready to sell what they have, and are looking into "moving into/building" a NEW home.
That's right. And it's a good time to start the build process.
By far the best video for New Home (orientation) walk through! Very informative! Thank you! WILL DEFINITELY continue to watch the rest of your content!
Thank you so much for the awesome compliment. I appreciate it more than you know. And, of coarse, thanks for your support.
I forgot to ask. Where are you from?
I remembered watching this video few months ago. I’m giving this video another 👍. We are scheduled for our new home orientation 12/10 and closing date 12/15. I’m nervous yet excited! Any tips?
Thanks for the thumbs up. I really appreciate that. I'm so grateful my videos have helped you. My only tip is just enjoy it. It's not every day you get to move into a new home. Show gratitude for those who've built your home that way when you ask them to do those last few things they'll feel pride and want to go the extra mile for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
I was a little confused by the 2 separate inspections. I’ll have to go back and watch and take notes to understand when to do what. you seemed to jump back and forth a bit on what each part of as for. Maybe a physical list of inspection 1 and a separate list for inspection 2? I’m a visual learner, not as much of an audible. To learn something new, I need notes/pictures. Thanks.
Thank you for watching and for your feedback. I appreciate you more than you know.
I can't thank you enough. These videos Really help.
Thank you for the compliment & for watching my videos I appreciate you more than you know!!
@@TyWilde I have a walkthrough with the builder on a new construction home in Texas tomorrow. I am watching your videos and making a list. I will remember no house is perfect.
@@jasonfrazier83 LOL. It's sad but true. A lady who watched this video wrote a few weeks ago & the builders representative was shocked by her knowledge. I was happy to hear it.
We are doing our final walk through next week. I’ve watched this video 3 times
That is so awesome. Congrats on the new home. I think you'll be ready! Thanks for watching & for you comment.
Loved it :)
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Great suggestion! I've done a few videos talking about selling & buying separately, but it sure makes sense to do one video talking about both. Thanks.
👍 good video, thanks for the content.
Thanks for watching & for your comment. I hope you have a great day!
Have you started the process of bulding a home yet?
Hi .. thanks for the tips! I had a question regarding the builder n if a home inspection is needed.. it’s a new house build by Richmond America in Jacksonville, Florida.
I always recommend a home inspection. A few hundred dollars up front could save you thousands of dollars in the end. Best of luck to you.
We just closed on our new home and on the day of closing we saw that our AC unit was faulty. They came to fix it the following week but they never provided us with the ac manual or warranty like other appliances. What’s up with that? So after a year if something is seriously wrong with the ac it’s not on us. And we don’t even know what unit we have. (We are in Florida). I appreciate your help.
I'm sorry to hear about it. This is not acceptable. The unit should have a warranty so you could go that route. You might also write the top executives for the builder & explain the situation letting them know what you will do should the issue not be resolved. This would be things like bad reviews everywhere, a sign on your home telling people not to build with the builder, or whatever comes to mind. Best of luck & please let know how it turns out.
@@TyWilde thank you so much. I will let you know. Yes, my husband is furious about it (not cordial as I would perhaps be). He will take it up to the management if they don’t provide him with this.
Good 👍 very nice presentation 👏
Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching
First of thanks a lot for your quick response and reply. I am Dipakkumar Vyas from Winnipeg,MB,Canada. Since I want to start my own construction business, I want to learn all that is required into full depth so as to become a successful builder like you. Please guide me step by step from buying lots or old houses to the final stage of construction
Thanks for the compliment. That’s probably the only part of the process I’ve never been involved with. My specialty goes from excavation to closing the home. If you have any questions on that part of the process, I would love to answer them. Thanks again for watching my videos. I appreciate you more than you know. Have a great day.
Thanks and appreciate your prompt reply
@@dipakvyas4155 You're welcome. Best of luck to you!!
@TyWilde closing on a new construction dr Horton home in Florida.
paint touch ups n few things and shutters on the house still left to be done...im so frustrated...want to delay the closing...so confused
tomorrow is final walkthrough and fri is closing
I wish I had the magic words to make you feel better, but without a doubt, you're not the only one who feels that way. It's not just DR. Horton. I've had some rough one's with some of the other large builders. But at least it's almost over. Hopefully when it's all said & done, you have a beautiful home & it will all be just a bad memory. Best of luck & please let me know if you have any questions.
I'll have my fingers crossed for you. Oh & if there are incomplete items, when it's time to close, make sure you have a copy in writing that the builder will complete those items & have the superintendent sign it.
What if you don’t like the color of the paint they paint your house. Is it possible for them to repaint it?
If you build from scratch, you get to pick the colors. But either way, they will NOT repaint the house. At least not for free.
Thank you so much! Really need this!😊
You're so welcome. Thanks for watching & for commenting. Best of luck.
Thank you for emphasizing the 'theres no perfect home'.
Ha ha. You're welcome. People hate when I say it, but it is what it is. There's nothing anyone can do about it. Thanks for watching & for your comment.
Thank you for this video! I am closing on my home sooon! Cant wait!
Thanks for watching & for sharing. Good luck!!
This information is incredibly useful! Thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking a moment to leave a comment. Are you getting ready to close on a home soon?
This is great! Thanks!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.
I’m closing tomorrow and did my walkthrough today. There was sloppy jobs and items we marked with blue tape that weren’t done. 😞
That is so frustrating. I'm so sorry. Did they say they'd get everything taken care of before you close?
Just moved into our new house 3 weeks ago.. still waiting on builder to come and fix things that were on our list. I cant even get a call back from him. We never had a orientation or a punch list. They just had us walk through the house and pick out what we wanted fixed. Pretty disappointed on how new home build went.
Chase Johnson Thanks for watching & for your comment. I’m sorry to hear about your experience. I can’t understand why a builder would want to ruin the whole experience by not finishing strong. Maybe write a detailed email explaining your expectation & what you feel was promised. Ask for a timeline to get things done & what your expectation is for some kind of response. If you decide to leave a bad review online, don’t be emotional & don’t say things like Don’t buy from this builder, just state the facts. Best of luck to you. Please keep me posted on how things turn out.
Final Walkthrough tomorrow - This was a great video, thanks so much!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching & best of luck to you!
What do you suggest for buyers that are out of state and unable to actually attend a home inspection or walk-through? Hiring a professional? Where do you find one?
If you hired a real estate agent, they can do it for you. You could also have a family member attend if possible. Or, you could hire a home inspector. They wouldn’t attend the final walk-through but they could inspect the home for you. I always recommend if at all possible attending this meeting though. That was an excellent question. Thank you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you! Grateful of your knowledge
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
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Sorry to hear about that. Thanks for watching & for the thumbs ups!
Dude you’re amazing!! Thank you so much for this video, will definitely binge watch your other videos.
Ha ha. Thanks. I appreciate that more than you know. You hit the subscribe button, right?
Excited to our home will completed this coming April😍
Awesome. Best of luck to you.
Thanks for the info man, much appreciated .
You are so welcome. Are you getting ready to close on a Home?
Thanks for this informative video. Very well thought out and produced.
Thanks for the compliments. I appreciate it more than you know. Are you closing on a home?
Thank you so much for this video.
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching & for your comment.
I forgot to add thanks for the tips. I owned a condo but am in the new home construction process.
You're very welcome. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde I'm building out here in San Antonio Texas as part of a planned community.
@@goyaliza Cool. I hear that's a place I need to visit.
@@TyWilde it's am amazing state to live in and a great city close to everything.
Plus for sellers and realtors it's a crazy hot market.
@@goyaliza Yeah, Utah is on fire as well.
Awsome!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
Question - do construction/project manager get upset or offended if homeowners hire an independent contractor to look over the new home? I plan on doing pre-foundation, pre-drywall and final walkthrough. What is your opinion? U talked about being cordial and my community property manager assures me that the builder has their own quality checks and balances but u know how that can go at times and just unsure with $390K on the line with watching so many horror stories of poor quality/workmanship despite them knowing better passing shoddy work. I read some great reviews on Meritage but again, with rising costs of lumber and steel and shortage, I worry if they will cut corners or not try to correct since those items are costly. With your tip, I plan to jot down significant findings vs minor ones or that we can submit to warranty but if there are any major issues, to address them before closing/settling of new property. Thanks
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having someone take a second look. Just make sure the builder is aware. The construction manager might be offended, because most likely he or she is proud of the work they do but if you’re cordial about it, it shouldn’t be a problem. That was an excellent question. Please let me know if you have any others.
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In all seriousness, this video showed up in my recommendations hours before my new home orientation meeting and it helped a lot!
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Love all the great advice. Going to my final walk through on my new construction home today! Very excited 😊
How exciting. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck & please let me know if you have any questions.
@@TyWilde should I be concerned that only my realtor showed up and no builder representative was there? I had questions to ask the builder and the realtor was no sure about the answers?
@@bliss9407 Yeah, that seems a little weird. I would send a written list of questions & concerns to the new home sales person & ask for answers. If you're not getting the answers, request a meeting with the superintendent. Does that help?
@@TyWilde yes sir. That's a great idea. I will definitely do that.
@@bliss9407 Best of luck. Let me know how it goes.
Working on that in 2023 24
That's great!!
I have a walk-through tomorrow to do and they don’t have any of the appliances in water heater or AC and I’m worried that they won’t be able to get some before closing. At this point I don’t know what I can even do about it
Well, the builder can't get a certificate of occupancy without some of those items. So, I'm guessing your closing will be delayed. I would ask the builder to delay my walkthrough until those items have been completed. Best of luck. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
@@TyWilde thank you for responding! I thought maybe it would be different since I live in Texas, but the selling agent is insistent that we close on Friday weather those items are in the house or not. I’m just hoping we don’t walk on this deal
@@Nicholas-rc4ok Are you working with a local Realtor?
If not, I would say that it's not right that the builder would require us to close on an incomplete home. If the salesperson won't back down ask to speak to his manager. The manager will probably be stern too, but be persistent. If that doesn't work & they force you to close anyway, just make sure that EVERYTHING that hasn't been completed is in writing with the builders signature on it. Maybe ask your friends it anyone knows a Realtor who'd be willing to help you with the appropriate paperwork. Hopefully that helps.
@@TyWilde so it all ended up working out our truck of appliances was highjacked lol and so we got another walkthrough a week later with even better appliances then we paid for
@@Nicholas-rc4ok That’s cool!
We are closing on Friday and I am over the moon but worried since I haven't had access to it for a while I'm nervous
Thanks for watching & for your comment. Best of luck to you!!
I just wanted drywall in the garage! 🤣. If it isn’t finished is fine with me. Hell, I know how to finish drywall. Just make it fire level that’s all I ask for.
LOL. Yeah, but hanging drywall sucks. Especially on the ceiling.
Harry, I haven't heard from you in a while. How have you been?
My wife and I noticed a crack in the basement floor that stretches from wall to wall during our recent visit on our ongoing new home construction..a week before that my wife noticed that there is water on the basement because it rained the other day…is this a cause of a major concern to be reported on the home builder?
This is an EXCELLENT question, thanks for asking. It's fairly common that concrete will crack. So it's highly likely there is nothing wrong or to be worried about. But, if you can fit a quarter in the crack you may want to talk to the builder or have a professional look at it. If there are multiple things going on with the home that concern you, you might want to schedule a home inspector. Thanks for watching & best of luck to you.
@@TyWilde thanks alot, ok will do that…as always great advice, great videos!! subscribed
@@rommeluy7780 Thanks for subscribing. I appreciate that way more than you know. Thanks for the compliment as well. I hope you have a great day.
When you say 8-9 month does that include everything from signing the contract?
That's a great question. Yes. Usually it takes 8-9 months from contract to close. Where are you building a home?
ok will try that, thanks for the swift response and more power to you…great advice, great videos!!👍…subscribed!
When in this process does the appraisal take place??
That is an excellent question. It happens right at the end, about one week before closing.
Thank you, Ty Wilde for this helpful information.
You're very welcome. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde in Kentucky.
@@leslierose-akumbu4263 That's one place I've never been. Hopefully some day.
Great and informative video. I need to hear this, especially the inspection timeline.
Fun! Thanks for your comment.
Great information!!!! Thank you :)
Thank you so much for the compliment & for watching. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Great video
Thanks for watching & for taking a moment of your precious time to leave a comment. I sincerely appreciate it. Where are you building a home?
Thanks I wondered about a paint touch up we could do ourself. Thanks
Thanks for watching & for your comment. Are you currently building a home?
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I have learned so much from you. I will close the new build in 3 weeks. I wanted to schedule the home inspection before my orientation/ blue tape meeting several days, but the builder told me the house will not be completed at that time, so they didn't agree. They let me schedule the home inspection just 3 days before the closing day. They made me feel like I should not trust them. The builder is Pulte. I don't mind to hire inspectors two time, before and after the house completion. However, I wonder if the builder has the right to refuse my home inspection request if I want to do the home inspection when the house is uncompleted. Can you give me your opinion about what I should do in this situation?
Thanks for the compliment and your wonderful question. Usually you need to order the home inspection at least a week maybe two in advance before closing. As far as doing an inspection after the fact, most builders won’t honor that.
Good video and good info, thank you.
Question, a builder put in faucets in the bathroom sinks that doesn't allow me to close the sink hole cause of the little tab you pull up to close it hits the back of the wall. Is that something I can get them to fix?
Thanks for the compliment & for your excellent question. The answer is yes. They should definitely fix that.
Great advice!
You're awesome. Thanks!!!
Excellent advice. Thank You for your videos. May you be even more successful.
Thanks for the compliment & the well wishes. Best to you as well. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde San Joaquin county, CA
@@srinivasasunchu255 That's great. I could definitely use a little California right now. We are supposed to snow this weekend.
That was great tips! Mahalo
Aloha & Mahalo to you for for watching my video. Where are you currently living? Hawaii?
I am hiring a third party inspection to do pre dry wall and final inspection. Can the inspector be with me on the final walm through?
That's a great question. You'll need to ask the builder. I'm guessing No. He'll need to come in at a different time. Either way, you'll want to let the builder know & schedule a time.
What are you thoughts on hiring a 3rdparty inspection?
@@maryjoyhaislip6056 I have built 5 times & never done it. I don't think it's necessary, but if you're having a difficult time with the builder or if it will help you sleep at night then I'd say do it.
@@TyWilde we hired a pre drywall inspection and the inspector discover that they’re wee missing beams in the garage. Engineering had to be called in to fix the issue. I take no comfort in the fact that it’s a new built.
@@traceyreid8814 That's crazy. I've never heard of that happening. I'm glad you caught that.
Thank you very informative
Thanks for the compliment & for watching. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde we are building in Texas
@@senadavis8569 Cool. That is one of my favorite states!
TY, what do you do if the builder doesn’t fix the defect before you close? Do you just not close? Neighbors fence is on my property line and the builder still hasn’t fixed it. We are 3 weeks away from our close date...
Excellent question. I'd send an email to the salesperson letting them know that you won't close until the fence issue is fixed. Do this as soon as possible.
@@TyWilde thank you for responding and so quickly too. I have been making it a point to the builder for 3 months but they’ve been dragging their feet. Now it’s 3 weeks before close and the fence is still a issue. They said they’ll tear it down if they can’t get the neighbor to remove it but I’m not sure if they will. They are saying shrubs planted by the fence are an issue now. The neighbors fence is one foot over on our property line. I am worried about losing the home, we got in when rates and prices were low. Now there are no homes for the same price, only $40K plus what we are supposed to pay. I’m afraid they’ll terminate the contract if we don’t close and we won’t get a house. At the same time this could be a serious issue if not fixed. I knew buying a home would be stressful but didn’t think this would be the cause of that stress!
@@pacu7102 Just send the email & ask for a timeline of when the will have it done. If they threaten to terminate the contract, you could just close on the house & try to resolve the fence issue with the neighbor. If the fence is on your property line you'll have the legal right to take it down. If things are bad with your neighbor, you could just sell the home in 2 years & take all that equity with you to the new home. Please let me know if you have any other questions & once again keep me up to date with what's happening. BTW, where are you building?
@@TyWilde that’s a primary concern of mine, reselling. I’m worried the future buyer will see the fence as an issue and I’m stuck with it. Lago Vista, Texas.
@@pacu7102 It shouldn't be an issue since you have the legal right to take it down. If the builder doesn't take care of it for you, I'd offer to pay half with the neighbor to remove the old fence & put up a new one that splits the property line.
8 to 9 months hahaha. Mine was 13! Nov 2020 to Dec 2021!
Thanks for watching & for your comment. I really appreciate you. In a "NORMAL" market the average build time is 8-9 months & I've rarely seen it take any longer than that. 2020 & 2021 were not NORAMAL. 13 months is probably pretty average since covid. I hope you're enjoying your new home.
Some things are just common sense a screw. Small hole. Thanks for info
What's common sense to some isn't to others. I'm often shocked. Have a great week.
please go in further details.
Dipak Vyas - Wow. OK! I will look into it.
Dipak Vyas Oh, I should have asked. Do you have any specific questions?
So, we are building a custom house. As I was watching this, I imagined that I’d be in the house a lot more than just for the final inspection. I’m probably going to irritate the contractor and laborers. More of an observation than a question :)
Ha ha. Usually the builder will do a 4-way walk with you as well. You'll want to check out my recent video on the 4-way walkthrough. Best of luck to you. BTW, where are you building?
Hire a home inspector.
It's a nice insurance policy for just a few hundred dollars.
Did my inspection/orientation last week. They told us materials were low and locks weren't put on every door and thieves came in and stole the damn oven! Is it common for thieves to steal items from construction homes in developing areas in your area? 🤦🏾♂️
It's not super common here in Utah, but it definitely happens. Hopefully it doesn't delay your closing. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde Crandall, TX (20 minute drive from Dallas)
@@carlosu6437 Nice. I love Texas.
How much do home inspectors of new construction typically cost?
Great question. Thanks for asking. Home inspections are typically $300-$500. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde this is in Akron, Ohio and thank you!
@@COB694 Awesome. I've never been, but some day for sure.
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Thanks brotha.
New to your channel - What are your thoughts on hiring a home inspector at the pre-drywall inspection timeframe?
Thanks. I appreciate you more than you know. I don't think it's necessary, but I would watch my video on the 4-way process before your walkthrough.
hi I am scheduled for first walk with contractor on our new construction home three weeks from now. This video helped a lot. I watched with my spouse. Do you have a check list on First walk / final walk on closing day for home owners? Check list like common mistakes/ defects area/ corners on new construction? to identify. Is worthy( @ $500.00) to hire a home inspector for new construction home?
Thanks for watching and for your excellent questions. I don’t have a checklist but that’s something I will have to look into. Thanks for sharing your thought on that. As far as a home inspection goes, if you are building with a reputable homebuilder then I would say you probably don’t need to do that. But, if the builder doesn’t have the best reputation or if you feel like you can’t trust them then I would definitely get a home inspection. Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde Thank you for your prompt response. We are buying a newly constructed house from Lennar in Delaware. I believe that they are a reputed company, but I would like your input. Thanks! I will finish watching the rest of your videos regarding closing/bluetape walk.
@@jamescpeter With Lennar it's kind of, "Our way or the Highway." The good news is that they build good homes & they're usually the best value where ever they build. Best of luck & please let me know if you have any other questions.
Great info! Feel dizzy hearing you talk (in good way).....lol.
Yeah, sometime I need to remind myself to breath. Thanks for watching & for your comment.
Are you getting ready to build a home?
Hi, already started.....foundation and driveway are completed.
@@Nick2JZ That's awesome. Let me know if you have an questions.
Don't sign shit until everything is fixed that you want fixed. Period.
I understand there's no perfection, but there shouldn't be sloppy work.
Often times these builders are building multiple homes at a time and rushing through everything to get it done, that's when mistakes happen. Do it right the first time.
My suggestion don't close and post pone closing until everything you want fixed is fixed.
Thanks for watching my video. It sounds like you had a bad experience. I'm sorry for that. You're correct, if things aren't completed or broken absolutely don't close. I would never recommend otherwise. But there is NO such thing as a perfect home. You can't expect that every piece of trim to match perfectly & things of that nature. If you build with a reputable home builder as I've often suggested in other videos they will take care of you and your home. Happy building everyone.
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You're right, there isn't perfect. We got a grace period of a month to make first payments .. Once you close that grace period has started. There's a select date for your first payment after that. Grace period i feel like should be used for the Buyer to move in and settle in purchase any additional appliances and not worry about more stuff needing to be fixed.
If it's minor repairs i understand your advice and usually the builder has a set date contracted for those repairs to be done.
@@co7366 You're correct. And, if you build with a highly rated homebuilder, they will honor their warranty & come back to take care of things that go wrong. Remember that it's VERY important that you select a homebuilder with a good reputation. Thanks for your comments sir. Where are you from?
Great video I wish I saw this video 5months ago🤨😕 Question? Should we have received a copy of the Punch list..?
It’s sad that you have to almost beg to get things done when you are spending your money”
Ha ha. It happens all the time. Thanks for watching. To answer your question, builders will often give you a copy of the punchlist or at least have you sign off once the items have been completed. But, there’s no rule that says the builder needs to give it to you. But there should be. You’re right though, it’s pretty sad how much some builders seem not to care.
What are some important questions I could ask during the final walkthrough?
That's an excellent question. Since I don't know you, your home or the builder, I would suggest watching this video 2-3 times & write down the questions you have. The information provided in this email should answer most of the normal questions that come up during the final walkthrough. Best of luck to you.
Sometimes it’s better to just pass on someone. Just saying. “It happens.” Forest Gump
Love it. Thanks. BTW, that's a great movie!
Great video 😊
Thanks for watching & for the compliment. Where are you building a home?
The reality is there's no way to compel the builder to do anything for the punch list unless you require it be completed before closing, or to keep money in escrow. So many headaches getting builders to even honor warranties in a timely fashion.....
That's why it's important to pick a good builder. I've heard story after story where a builder told the buyer they had to close on the specified date or they would just return their earnest money & cancel the contract. How nice would that be after waiting 12 months or longer for the builder to finish the home?
I see who’s on the side of the builder. That’s why you need someone on your side. Get a home inspection. This sound like a bunch of excuses for the builder.
It's just the truth. That's it. You can get a home inspection if you want. Most builders don't really care either way.
I was so shocked when I saw the structure of my home being built. My expectations was high until i saw the workmanship of KB. I don't get it. You pay them a lot of money, and in return you should get for what you paid for. Instead, there work are sloppy all around. How in the world they can do this to their customer?
It's interesting. In one location, a builder will do a great job & in another the same builder might be sloppy. It often boils down to the leadership in that specific area. As far as national builders go, KB has a better reputation than most, but this is the reason I tell people to look at the on line reviews. You know what the best part is though? In this market, if you're not happy with your home, you can just sell it & take all that equity with you, building with a different builder. This time you'll be a little wiser. Where did you build your home?
I think it’s sad that you don’t get what you pay for, right now I’m getting ready to spend a 3/4 of $1 million on a house and I am so surprised with how it is being built compared to what I live in now, which I’m thinking I should keep, its really shocking, nobody asked for a perfect house, but you expect them to do their damn due diligence In building so they don’t have to do so many damn corrections. Hopefully things will go well and I’ve talked to everybody in the neighborhood and they’re not happy which makes me want to walk away
I live in a home built by KB for 20 years now getting ready to sell and buy a brand new house which I’m hesitant about because I’m seeing shotty work. My home for KB was built and I say perfectly, nobody Expects a perfect home but I can at least say that they did their work above and beyond as far as this house is concerned, the only reason I’m selling is because I would like my bedroom on the first floor the stairs are killing me. Every builder has their issues but when the prices of houses are rising incredibly too much I believe the builder should take the time to do the right thing
KB is the worst builder around, pretty much the Wal Mart of builders
Awesome video. Perfect timing as we have our orientation this Saturday. Thanks for making all of these informative videos, they are super helpful. Also, what is your experience with Meritage builder? Thank you and happy new year.
Thanks for watching and for the compliment. I appreciate it more than you know. I actually have no experience with Meritage builder. How has it been for you? Where are you building a home?
@@TyWilde we’re moving to Cary NC. It’s 15 minutes from Raleigh. We’ve had a good experience with the builder so far.
@@facebx55 that’s so good to hear. Having a good builder makes all the difference in the world. Best of luck to you.
I understand that a home might not be perfect. . I dont agree with a lot of the things you say. Why should I give them my money when they have not completed all that has to be fixd.
I'm sorry that you don't agree. I'm simply giving you an expectation of the process. You can't go in expecting perfection (no such thing). I've helped nearly 500 happy families move into beautiful imperfect homes & I've personally build, moved into, & lived in 5 NOT perfect homes. It's wonderful, I love it.
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I'm not sure what you're asking about. I watched the video. Can you give me more clarity?
Why do you assume that people are buying a house with a spouse?
Because more than 95% of my clients have a significant other. Please try not to be offended.
OMG are you that sensitive? So good to see Ty shut you down with facts.
Have to disagree with you on “don’t expect perfection”. I’m not paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for poor workmanship. If the builder has good trades then this shouldn’t be an issue.
That's cool to disagree. I love to hear all sides. That being said if you're building a home & expect perfection, you will be disappointed. There's no such thing as a perfect person & certainly no such thing as a perfect home. Perfection is impossible when you're dealing with natural products like wood, stone & etc. Often wood warps after framing is done & sheet rock is installed. This causes nail & screw head to pop out. This is just one example of dozens if not hundreds of things that can go wrong. Thanks for watching & for sharing your thoughts.
Sloppy workmanship is a mistake
Hey, thanks for watching & for you comment. Sloppy workmanship happens. I'm not trying to defend the homebuilder or the trades the do the work for them, but if you're building a home somewhere in the home you'll find some sloppiness. It's usually the muddlers & tapers but it could be the painters or other. The good builders have a system in place to make sure the home is delivered beautifully.
I disagree. When you buy a brand new car - do you expect it to have ANY imperfections??? NO! I'm in the car business - the answer is no. So if I am spending hundred of thousands of dollars on a house, YES, it should not havee imperfections.
MARK ANTHONY WILLIAMS Thank you so much for your opinion. I certainly don’t expect everyone to agree with me on anything, really. But, first of all, you’re comparing apples to oranges. Cars are manufactured 100% in a warehouse whereas homes are built from natural products. Natural products such as the wood used to frame the home have imperfections by nature. 2x4’s For example warp, crack, and the knots in the wood will give areas of weakness. A lot of times 2x4’s warp after they are installed and after the sheet rock has been affixed. This will cause nails to pop and walls to bend and unfortunately, this can happen One week after installation, One month after installation or more than a year later. I could go on and on with examples, but I’ve been through some pretty expensive homes that have had multiple imperfections. When it comes to building a home, you can expect beautiful, you can expect amazing or wonderful, but you will never find perfection. Thanks for watching my video and for taking a moment to comment. I really appreciate you. Have a great day.
I’ve sold cars and I find a lot wrong with them.
But one thing they do not have in common is a house will go up in value with proper maintenance.
A vehicle however only goes down, maintenance or not. ‘Bump-bump’ brother! 😂
@@harryl7946 Amen Brother!
I just replied to another viewer with an indepth explanation & wanted to do the same for you. So, here you go... I'm going to take some time and answer you thoroughly because I care about YOU and EVERYONE that watches my videos. Often buyers have an unrealistic expectation of what the home should look like. They feel like the home should be perfect, but it's simply not possible. Because homebuilders are working with natural products like wood & stone, sometimes things just wont match up. Obviously a severely warped wall is not acceptable, but you'll never find a home with perfectly straight flat walls. Even after the 2x4 wall is framed, sheetrocked & painted, the studs will continue to twist, warp & bend. This causes the wall to move a little, it' just happens & all of the time. Trim is another prime example. It's not always going to be 100% perfectly snug against the floor or when it meets the other piece of trim. There could be a small gap. Which can be cause by a lot of different factors. So, there becomes what is considered an industry standard or acceptable imperfections. You will not find a perfect home anywhere in the world. I tell people to look closely at the builders model home. You will see trim that doesn't match perfectly. Walls with slight warping & things of that nature. You shouldn't expect your home to be any different than the model home. Here's my best advice to anyone who's actually taken the time to read my novel here. Research the home builder. If they have a good rating, you should get a beautiful home. Thanks to all of you for watching & for your comments.
@@TyWildeyou’re the best man. I respect 🫡
This makes no sense to me if I’m purchasing a home and spending a lot of money. One of the most expensive purchases. I want everything fixed and move in ready for me. I’m not going to wait and have them fix it under warranty later. It needs to be done prior to me moving in or they shouldn’t get their money. I’m purchasing this home it’s not being given to me so therefore just as bless as I would be to be moving into a home they should feel they are bless to have a home buyer. Without buyers there would be no company.
I think you misunderstood something in this video. Home builders offer warranties because every single home built will have issues AFTER you move in. Maybe the faucet had a faulty part that causes a leak 3 months after you close on the home. Maybe when the house settles, there are a few nail pops. Maybe one of the installers made a mistake & it's not realize until after you move in. These are just a few examples of how a warranty would be used.
To clarify, most builders will not allow you to close on the home until all items are complete. The warranty is a gift to each person that buys a home from the home builder as a way for the builder to make up for any items that may arise after you move in. Do you understand what I'm saying? BTW, thanks for watching my video & for your comment.
@@TyWilde My main concern would be that I've heard tons of horror stories where people tried to make warranty claims only to be ignore until the warranty ran out and then told that the warranty was expired so they were out of luck. By asking for those type of things to be done before closing I still have leverage to the tune of several hundred thousand dollars, but once the closing paperwork is signed the builder has their money and little to no motivation to fix things especially when they need to finish the next house to keep the money rolling in put food on their and their employee's tables.
I do get things wont be perfect, but if you're building a sub division how much work does it actually take to go back to a neighboring house and screw in/patch the couple of exposed screws in the garage? Even this week I hired painters as we're getting ready to sell our house and they missed a couple of screws. Before they get paid I do a final walk through and noticed that they missed a couple nails and screws and got some paint on the ceiling fan. I let them know about it and asked them to fix it and they came back and fixed it without complaining. It took him all of 5 minutes to pull the nails and put on some spackle. He left for the majority of the day and then came back at the end of his work day on another job, took 5 minutes to sanded & paint the 4 small patches he did that morning and he had a happy customer. 10 minutes plus drive time and he had a happy customer who would happily recommend them to anyone in the area. That seems like an incredibly small price to pay for a happy customer and we're only talking about a ~$3,000 job not a $300,000+ job. Now if I'm asking them to come back every week and fix things sure that's unreasonable, but if I find a few things in our walk through please just fix them vs telling me it's unrealistic to expect people to finish the job that they were hired to do.
@@michaelwiley6979 Thanks for your comment & expressing your concerns. If you choose a builder with a good reputation your warranty items will be taken care of as promised. Choose a poor builder & it could be a major problem. With such a major purchase, you'll definitely want to do your research.
I feel The same way. What does this guy mean that they might not fix everything that is wrong. Makes NO Sense.
@@joezavala9659 I'm going to take some time and answer you thoroughly because I care about YOU and EVERYONE that watches my videos. Often buyers have an unrealistic expectation of what the home should look like. They feel like the home should be perfect, but it's simply not possible. Because homebuilders are working with natural products like wood & stone, sometimes things just wont match up. Obviously a severely warped wall is not acceptable, but you'll never find a home with perfectly straight flat walls. Even after the 2x4 wall is framed, sheetrocked & painted, the studs will continue to twist, warp & bend. This causes the wall to move a little, it' just happens & all of the time. Trim is another prime example. It's not always going to be 100% perfectly snug against the floor or when it meets the other piece of trim. There could be a small gap. Which can be cause by a lot of different factors. So, there becomes what is considered an industry standard or acceptable imperfections. You will not find a perfect home anywhere in the world. I tell people to look closely at the builders model home. You will see trim that doesn't match perfectly. Walls with slight warping & things of that nature. You shouldn't expect your home to be any different than the model home. Here's my best advice to anyone who's actually taken the time to read my novel here. Research the home builder. If they have a good rating, you should get a beautiful home. Thanks to all of you for watching & for your comments.
The idea that you may not need a new home inspection is complete BS. This guy lost all credibility with that statement.
LOL. That's unfair, but maybe you're misunderstanding what I'm saying. I do recommend a home inspection with new or existing, but approximately 95% of those who build do NOT get an inspection. And most issues can be solved by the builders warranty. I personally have built 5 times without ever getting a home inspection. Most people do not need to spend an additional $500+ to get a home inspection on new construction.
@@TyWilde Why on earth wouldnt you spend that $500? There are probably 25-50 different people working on your home. There will be things wrong with it. Finding out during pre drywall and before you move in helps tremendously. Its also another set of eyes the builder has to be wary of (cant cover shit up)
@@reapercuss It's always recommended.