You’ve probably heard people say there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Unfortunately, the Internet has proved that statement to be incorrect!
When it comes to buying a new home in New Jersey, however, there is simply too much at stake NOT to ask questions.First of all, you’re getting ready to invest a significant amount of money. You should understand what you’re getting for that kind of investment. Second, unless you’re in the business of building homes, you’re probably not an expert. Nobody expects you to understand everything there is to know about homebuilding. It’s a fairly involved process with a lot of details. You’re good at what you do—and we’re good at what we do. So ask quesitons about the building process and about what you’re going to get for the money you spend. That’s normal!
So what exactly should you ask about?
Let’s face it: contracts tend to be pretty lengthy and aren’t exactly like reading a Danielle Steele novel on the Jersey Shore. If something in your contract is confusing or doesn’t make sense to you, ask about it. It’s OK! You may not deal with legal documents everyday. Your builder’s sales staff are used to these documents. If you want clarification about something, ask about it. You don’t want to begin the process of building your new home with questions hanging over your head.
Builders are used to looking at floor plans and blueprints when building a new home. It’s how they know what to do when and where. But if you’re not a home contractor, the floor plan may just look like a bunch of lines and numbers to you. If something doesn’t make sense or if you can’t see how it all comes together, ask! Floor plans and blueprints are almost like a second language; you may have to ask someone to interpret them for you.
Again, if you’ve never had a home built for you before, there may be a lot that’snew to you. It’s alright to ask your builder representative about what goes on when. Make sure you understand what happens and in what order. That can actually save you a lot of stress during the process.
Country Classics homes start with great designs and floor plans – plans that give you the option of customizing your home to make it better fit your personality and lifestyle. Before you sign a contract on a home, make sure you understand your options—and what those options mean as far as improving your comfort in and enjoyment of your new home. Of course, you’ll also want to make sure you understand the financial implications and how adding features and upgrades might impact your building schedule.
Basically, there are no “dumb” questions when it comes to building a new home in New Jersey. Quite the opposite;it’s smart to ask questions.