Preparing to Buy a Home: Does New Home Construction Require Maintenance?

Building or buying a new home doesn’t automatically eliminate the need for home maintenance. New construction home buyers should ask the builder, real estate agent and others what they need to know about its maintenance before moving in. Use these questions to make sure your know how to maintain your new home.

1. Obtain copies of all warranty and service agreements, including the builder warranty, appliances, certain building materials, pest control and other products or services related to the home. Be sure to obtain these at or before closing.

2. Make sure you read and understand what is required to keep the warranty in place so you do not inadvertently void the warranty.

3. Understand who to contact should a problem arise. Always put any request for service in writing especially when dealing with new construction.

4. Establish a preventative maintenance schedule.

5. Keep a file for the life of the home. Similar to buying a car, having a record of maintenance and repairs performed on the home can demonstrate caring and concern that later helps your home sell.

For more information about maintaining a new home, call me at 317.777.1805 or email me at Scott@LacySells.com.