• Model homes and final (subdivision) inventory homes are generally built in haste.
  • The exterior of a model home typically can have more defects then the interior.
  • The final grade for drainage on model homes initially has been grossly altered to accommodate typical designer landscaping.
  • Ponding water next to foundations can lead to major structural damage if left in these conditions.
  • Initial installation of Landscapes and Irrigation systems often break the post treatment termite barrier of the home.
  • Dry rot and moisture penetration capabilities are often discovered along with termites on former model homes.
  • The age of some model homes can be several years old
  • Besides the cutting of the lawns, the maintenance of the exterior of model homes is rarely performed or inspected. This can lead to dry rot, insect and rodent infestation.
  • Swimming pools equipment is often run down.
  • Model homes often are sold in an AS IS condition.
  • Model homes can carry very limited warranties.
  • Final (subdivision) inventory homes generally lack workmanship details VS.A fully staffed production home.
  • Inventory homes can often be used for pilfering needed parts for past production homes.
  • Garages are often used for storage facilities for sales and construction and left damaged.
  • The interior of model homes often left with unknown discrepancies that can affect certain warranties.
  • Sewer line back up has been known to happen due to lack of water usage in lines or initial sewer line hook ups.

Today's new homebuyer needs more than a sellers word that a former model or inventory home will be move in ready after closing.

Will you or a client be comfortable and confident with purchase of a former model or
inventory home?

Will you or your clients be comfortable with the conditions and able to identify issues with a former model or inventory home?

Will the builder be willing and able to identify and correct these types of conditions?

New Home & Warranty Consultants provides pre-walks of former model and inventory homes. Our trained eyes assist in identifying defects in former model or existing inventory homes. I've have had past experience as a service manager and a model home conversion specialist

I personally know first hand about the typical challenges that will be faced purchasing a model or inventory home.
 
 
     

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