{"id":231,"date":"2016-01-14T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T08:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/agent-blog\/?p=231"},"modified":"2024-02-02T15:46:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T22:46:49","slug":"sell-new-home-vs-resale-home-minimal-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/agent-blog\/sell-new-home-vs-resale-home-minimal-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Sell New Homes? Minimal Maintenance!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When your clients think about buying a brand-new home, advantages such as choosing their neighborhood, floor plan, homesite and options may spring to mind <em>(it\u2019s all about the personalization!)<\/em>. They may also relish the idea of being the very first occupant(s) in the fresh, clean space. But there\u2019s another big benefit that many buyers may overlook, especially if it\u2019s their first home purchase: <strong>new homes typically require less maintenance than their resale counterparts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New homes <em>(whether to-be-built or spec) <\/em>are a great choice for clients who don\u2019t have the time, knowledge, inclination or funds to remodel or repair a resale. Following are a few important maintenance considerations for clients currently weighing both options.<\/p>\n<h2>Nice and new.<\/h2>\n<p>A brand-new home means brand-new materials, appliances and systems. Items in a resale, on the other hand, may be nearing <em>(or at) <\/em>the end of their lifecycle. And even if they appear to be relatively new, there\u2019s no guarantee that they\u2019ve been properly maintained by the previous tenant(s). Are your clients mentally and financially prepared to make immediate repairs and renovations?<\/p>\n<h2>Under warranty, too.<\/h2>\n<p>New materials, appliances and systems in a brand-new home are typically backed by homebuilder and manufacturer warranties. Depending on the age of the resale, your client may be left with little to no remaining warranty and costly repair <em>(or replacement)<\/em> bills.<\/p>\n<h2>Peace of mind.<\/h2>\n<p>New homes are built to meet modern codes and safety regulations, which can set buyers\u2019 minds at ease. This may not be the case with older resale homes, which can pose structural, electrical and other hazards. Instead of the turn-key home of their dreams, your client may be met with a laundry list of items to retrofit and replace prior to move-in.<\/p>\n<h2>Energy savings.<\/h2>\n<p>New homes typically <a href=\"http:\/\/startfresh.newhomesource.com\/energy-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consume less energy<\/a> than those built decades <em>(or even just five years)<\/em> ago, according to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.resnet.us\/hers-index-large-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RESNET\u00ae HERS\u00ae Index<\/a>. They generally boast the latest energy-efficient appliances, enhanced window design\/insulation and more efficient heating and cooling systems than their resale counterparts. This may translate to lower bills and less maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>As an agent, you have a vested interest in each and every home your clients purchase. After all, nothing ensures repeat business and future referrals like a positive homebuying experience! Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/richmondamerican.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RichmondAmerican.com<\/a> for exceptional new homes and communities in your area, and keep reading our agent blog for timely tips and important industry info!<\/p>\n<div id=\"nopin\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your clients think about buying a brand-new home, advantages such as choosing their neighborhood, floor plan, homesite and options may spring to mind (it\u2019s all about the personalization!). They may also relish the idea of being the very first occupant(s) in the fresh, clean space. 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