35. 20 Things To Look For Before Building A New Home

In this episode, I wanted to point out things that people need to look for before building a new home.  I recently took potential clients around to other builder's model homes in my area.  It was a learning experience for me because I got to see what my competition is doing and not doing.  It drove me crazy to see some of the corners that were cut in the luxury homes I was showing.  Not many people know about the small details to look for, and that's what I wanted to discuss in this episode.

Some topics I covered were

1. What's behind the walls


2. entry doors


3. Exterior door hardware


4. Windows


5. Interior doors


6. Trim


7. Cabinets


8. Closet shelving


9. Stair rail detail


10. Plumbing fixtures


11. Appliances


12. Countertops


13. Proper AC systems


14. Interior, exterior wall finish


15. Landscaping


16. Electrical


17. Interior, exterior paint


18. Garage doors


19. Roof material


20. Pool decks

Bonus - Allowances