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New construction sounds like a dream — fresh paint, clean appliances, untouched everything… but behind the sparkle is a whole different sport. In this episode of Real Talk Real Estate, Scott Werner & Donovan Johnson unpack what REALLY happens when you buy a newly built home.

From builder contracts designed to protect them, not you — to surprise upgrade fees, warranty deadlines, change orders, and why even brand-new houses absolutely need inspections — this episode covers all the traps, hacks, and realities nobody talks about.

You’ll learn:

Why builder contracts are NOTHING like standard purchase agreements

Hidden costs: lot premiums, window coverings, landscaping, fencing & more

Change orders and how upgrades balloon budgets FAST

Why new construction STILL needs a home inspection (yes, even pre-drywall)

How to document everything so you don’t get stuck later

What warranties ACTUALLY cover (and what they don’t)

Final walkthrough tips: blue tape, utilities, and punch-list strategy

Negotiation tips when builders won’t budge on price

How to avoid buying the “model home illusion”

Plus wild real stories: missing attic insulation, reversed hot/cold lines, wrong shingles, HVAC errors, and more.

New construction can be amazing — if you go in with a realistic budget, smart expectations, clean paperwork, and the right agent.

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00:00 - Start
01:07 - Builder Contracts: Myths and Key Clauses
03:56 - Hidden Costs in New Construction
06:43 - Post‑Move‑In Punch List and Warranty
10:18 - Final Walkthrough, Financing & Closing Wrap‑Up