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Can you negotiate with home builder?
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:55 am
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:55 am
Looking at starting the process of buying a home since I have all my ducks in a row. We are looking at possibly having a home built by a master planner but I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this process and if so, were you able to negotiate the price down or what the master planner offers for that configuration is what you pay?
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Posted on 6/19/18 at 12:20 pm to 50_Tiger
No. Against the new home warranty act to negotiate with builders.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 12:47 pm to 50_Tiger
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We are looking at possibly having a home built by a master planner
I'll be he's a master baiter too.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:03 pm to lnomm34
two fricking posts. it's the money board, ya'll 
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:19 pm to Tiguar
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two fricking posts. it's the money board, ya'll
C'mon. It was right there for the takin'. It had to be said.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:22 pm to Tiguar
I had to double check that I didn't post this on tOT by mistake
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:34 pm to 50_Tiger
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I had to double check that I didn't post this on tOT by mistake
i was going to give you terrific advice but you already have all of your ducks in a row!
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:35 pm to 50_Tiger
You can negotiate with just about anyone, including a contractor (never heard the term master planner myself).
If you're buying a home from a builder like DSLD or DR Horton, their prices won't change much. If you're building a custom home, then get multiple quotes from multiple contractors.
Sounds like you need some help. Go out & find someone to help you walk through the process.
If you're buying a home from a builder like DSLD or DR Horton, their prices won't change much. If you're building a custom home, then get multiple quotes from multiple contractors.
Sounds like you need some help. Go out & find someone to help you walk through the process.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:46 pm to LSUTigers00884
Its a builder I guess but they have specific plans for different neighborhoods in the US.
The builder is Beazer Homes.
Yeah, already requested more information and scheduling a consultation
The builder is Beazer Homes.
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Sounds like you need some help. Go out & find someone to help you walk through the process.
Yeah, already requested more information and scheduling a consultation
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:49 pm to 50_Tiger
That's terrific. You are about to discover the Beazer Difference.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 2:28 pm to Chad504boy
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That's terrific. You are about to discover the Beazer Difference.
A solid 1.3 star rating on Consumer Affairs website.
This post was edited on 6/19/18 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 6/19/18 at 2:29 pm to 50_Tiger
yes but what you are cutting is the type of products they put in the house. you want to shop your plans to a few different builder and compare what materials they plan on using for the house. Also ask for price breakdown of materials that way you can see what there mark up is. Most builders charge between 10-15% of cost to build the house. I close anywhere between 3-5 construction loans a month and this is the advise i give to my customers on shopping builders.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 2:35 pm to 50_Tiger
It's your money. Use a cheap volume builder, end up with a poorly built house. If this is the largest purchase you ever make, why not pick quality over price? Build slightly smaller, but higher quality. Or, if you're ultra price sensitive, don't build new at all. Plenty of already built houses in great areas simply needing updates.
But don't go with a volume tract house builder simply because the price looks good.
But don't go with a volume tract house builder simply because the price looks good.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 2:50 pm to lnomm34
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A solid 1.3 star rating on Consumer Affairs website.
Reading some of these reviews are a tad eye opening.
Is there another way to get another builder in that same area we're interested in?
Posted on 6/19/18 at 2:50 pm to lnomm34
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A solid 1.3 star rating on Consumer Affairs website.
pretty damning reviews. what's bad is a lot of consistency with type of issues and service.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 3:10 pm to Chad504boy
Also typically people who are happy with their homes don’t run to consumer reports.
The one happy 4/5 star on their had small issues and was roughly the kinda house we are looking at.
Definitely need to read more.
The one happy 4/5 star on their had small issues and was roughly the kinda house we are looking at.
Definitely need to read more.
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