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Creating a home for your family, from the ground up, can be an exciting experience.  But with the numerous steps involved in building Alexandria, VA, homes for sale and the sometimes unexpected setbacks that can plague new construction, it can also be a stressful experience. 

Knowing what potential setbacks lurk ahead can aid in coming up with a realistic schedule for the building of your new home.  Having a good idea of what can go wrong and preparing for the possibility of a setback will help lower your stress and make the process go much smoother.

Following are some of the setbacks commonly experienced in new construction:

• Weather
  Depending on what stage of the home building process your builder is at, rain can cause a work stoppage.  Remember that if you’re building your home during a time of the year that is known for a lot of rainfall, there will probably be setbacks, especially if you’re just starting the building process during this time.
• Permits
  If numerous permits are required before building can begin, there may be a delay.  Permits can involve a lot of paperwork and time.  Also, agencies which issue permits may not move as quickly as a builder and homeowner would prefer.
• Reworks
  Most people building a home visit the building site frequently to keep an eye on work in progress and make sure that what they’ve ask for is being done.  However, there are times when things will be done incorrectly.  For example, a homebuyer may pick out a certain type of door to be put into the house only to find the wrong door was installed.  This will slow down work because the incorrect item will need to be removed, reordered (in most cases) and then reinstalled.
• Communication Breakdowns 
  One of the worst problems is a lack of communication between the builder, contractors and the prospective new home owner.

 These are just a few of the things which can get a home building schedule out of whack.  A knowledgeable REALTOR® will be able to keep tabs on the building progress and make sure the work schedule stays as close to the original timeline as possible and follows the new home construction checklist. 

If you’re thinking of buying a new construction home, be sure and take your REALTOR® with you the FIRST time.  Instead of having a builder who is interested in just selling his home, you’ll have an experienced Alexandria, VA homes for sale REALTOR® who will represent you and your interests. 

I can show you any type of new construction home you’re interested in.  Just give me a call at 703-909-3939 now!  Or, email Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com so we can begin your home search today!

Steve Hawkins
Long and Foster REALTORS®
Springfield, Virginia
www.HomeSearchWebsite.com
Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com
703-909-3939