Clarify representation before registering or touring with a builder. Review the actual contract, included features, allowances, upgrade costs, inspection opportunities, and the consequences of construction delays.
Compare the entire offer
An advertised incentive may depend on the lender, title provider, available inventory, or a limited promotion. Ask for the full price and financing terms in writing so you can compare alternatives.
- Keep the specification sheet and selections with the contract.
- Ask what can change and how change orders are priced.
- Review warranty coverage and the process for reporting defects.
- Confirm inspection access and the final walkthrough process.
Plan around completion uncertainty
Weather, materials, inspections, and other issues can affect delivery. Consider your current housing and financing deadlines before treating an estimated completion date as certain.
Your questions, answered.
Does the builder’s representative work for me?
Clarify whom each person represents. A builder’s sales representative typically serves the builder’s interests; review your own representation arrangements before proceeding.
Should I get an inspection on a new home?
Discuss independent inspections and access at appropriate stages. New construction can still have defects or incomplete work.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: buying a house
- Oklahoma Real Estate Commission: current real estate forms
General information, reviewed September 2026. Confirm property-specific, legal, lending, and tax questions with the appropriate professional.