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New Construction in Charlotte: Know the Finished Price First
Your own representation at the builder. The real finished price, the upgrades and the builder's contract are worked through before you sign.
New Construction in Charlotte: What the Model Leaves Out
New construction in Charlotte can mean a brand-new townhome or small-lot home close to the interstate, and the appeal is obvious: modern layouts, new systems and a builder warranty, with the shorter commute that brings people to the city. The catch is the price. A builder's base price rarely includes everything in the model home, and lot premiums, options and upgrades add up.
The builder's sales staff are helpful and they work for the builder. The contract is usually the builder's own, not the standard North Carolina form. Having your own representation from the first visit is how you keep your side of the deal in view.
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Why Charlotte New Construction Buyers Work With Us
Carolina Signature Properties represents you at the builder. We add up the real finished price, separate what is worth upgrading during construction from what can wait, look at what strings come with any incentive, and read the builder's contract with you before you sign. For anything legal, the closing attorney or your own attorney should advise you.
We also compare new against resale. On Charlotte's northeast side, homes built only a few years ago, such as those in The Villages at Mallard Creek, may offer a finished yard and window treatments at a comparable price. Buying new construction covers the full approach, and what your budget buys explains the comparison.
Our New Construction Process in Charlotte
- Talk before you visit. Some builders expect your agent to be with you or registered on your first visit.
- Add up the real price. Base, lot premium, options and upgrades.
- Compare with resale. The same budget in a home a few years old nearby.
- Review the contract. Deposits, timelines, delays and warranty.
- Inspect independently. An inspector you choose, before drywall and before closing.
Newer Homes on Charlotte's Northeast Side
The Mallard Creek area includes recent homes on this side of the city, along the Mallard Creek greenway with easy access to I-85. University City and the light rail are close, and Concord Mills is a short drive up the interstate.
For larger new builds with more land, the towns next door are worth comparing. New construction in Concord covers neighborhoods such as Cannon Run and Annsborough Park. Talk with us before you visit a Charlotte builder, so you walk in represented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own agent to buy new construction in Charlotte?
You do not have to have one, but the builder's sales staff work for the builder. Some builders expect your agent to be with you or registered on your first visit.
Is new construction better than resale in Charlotte?
Not always. A home built a few years ago may include finishing touches a new build would charge extra for. We compare both on their full cost.
Should I inspect a new home?
It is worth it. An inspector you choose can check before the drywall goes up and again before closing.
Charlotte
What new construction looks like in Charlotte
The shortest drive to uptown and the most to do nearby, in exchange for a busier pace than the towns around it.
- Why people choose it
- Buyers who want to be in the city or close to uptown, for a shorter commute to an office downtown, and who like more amenities and the energy of a major city.
- Getting around
- The LYNX Blue Line light rail runs from uptown to UNC Charlotte; its 2018 extension added 11 stations, several in University City.
- Nearby
- University City: PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte 49ers games, and connected greenways along Toby Creek, Mallard Creek and Clarks Creek.
- The trade-off
- Shorter commutes, but the busyness of a major city. Quiet spaces exist in Charlotte, but they are not as common as in Harrisburg or Concord.
New Construction: keep exploring
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