10 Secrets Your Home Builder Won’t Tell You

If you’re buying a new construction home, you’re working with a builder who has their own agenda. It’s crucial you know the top 10 secrets most home builders just won’t tell you unless you’re careful and do your own due diligence.
Join me as we dig into these 10 secrets and I share some tips for helping you manage working with a new home builder and get the best deal possible. I’ll make sure you’re educated and prepared so you don’t miss a thing!
00:00 Intro
00:42 Secret No.1
02:59 Secret No.2
07:40 Secret No.3
11:35 Secret No.4
15:15 Secret No.5
17:59 Secret No.6
20:14 Secret No.7
23:28 Secret No.8
26:22 Secret No.9
27:58 Secret No.10
29:59 Outro
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10 Secrets Your Home Builder Won’t Tell You
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[@Intrinsicat509]

This should be required viewing for people buying new construction. I watched lots of videos leading up to our new build and this one video touches on most of the key points to really understanding the process. Thank you!

[@realtorchic]

🎯I used to work for a developer and I LOVE this video! Shhh dont tell my bosses!

[@ImTalithaJohnson]

My friends paid a hefty lot premium for private tree lined property (it was GORGEOUS) and then the builder tore all those trees down to put in another phase two years after they moved in 😬

[@jonathaneads4901]

Awwww man that really sucks. I would be so upset.

[@mariaguild2024]

Oh That is horrible!!!!

[@realtorchic]

🎯

[@universaltruth2025]

😢

[@iliana9001]

Hi I’m 24 buying a new construction home in Katy, tx and your videos have been super helpful!! Thank you for this content!

[@cindyonyoutube]

This information is so helpful - thank you!

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahlo4661]

Excellent video !

[@sw4841]

Great channel luv the info

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

Thanks my friend

[@truesistertalktv4873]

My girlfriend just purchased in a community with 4 builders, homes ranging from $400K to $900K, townhomes, single family & “luxury apartments”. She purchased a very nice $700K townhouse-across the street from the apartments. I thought ‘big mistake!’ There is NO WAY I would want my near million home across from apartments, even if they have a sign up that reads “Luxury”.

[@jackaboyx3]

Damn is your girlfriend Jeff bezos 😭

[@igonz22]

Dallas Texas!!! I always support my hometown

[@slowmotionforme8715]

Awesome info. Any videos on best/worst lot orientations? East/west or north/south etc

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

Depends on personal preference and how your home lays out. We personally went north/south. So both my front and back yard gets kinda equal sun. And makes it so I can use my backyard in the heat of the summer. Just think through how you will get sun and how you want to utilize your home.

[@mistergus8469]

This dude is good.

[@BDJ4mTex]

I used to work in HVAC for new construction. I hate it when the owner would be on site because they ask questions and want you to go over board. Builders usually be good by telling them that they shouldn't be talking to me and if there's a problem they should talk to him.

[@blahblahblah4226]

Great stuff, I’ve learnt so much from these!! We’re thinking about Parks at Wilson Creek or Creek Creek Meadows in Celina, any thoughts?!

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

Parks at wilson creek has a solid lineup of builders. Just recently had a client write a contract to build there. Excited to see it all come together. So i think i would give them the edge based on that. Would also consider hillstead or Latera depending on where you want to be budget wise. If you need help lets chat

[@MJ-js3vl]

Can you say anything about CR Coleman houses

[@tyerrascott6596]

Great info. My husband and I are considering a masterplan community in Houston and the amenities they promised 2 years ago (lagoon, lazy river, gym, playgrounds) have not been built. Its giving me pause because the HOA is 98/month but nothing to show foe it as of yet.

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

I would definitely be asking questions. Ask the builder. Drive the neighborhood and ask people. And the real secret is see if you can get access to the neighborhood Facebook group. Those are gold. And fun reading material 🤣. But that might give you some insight

[@brooklynbabe718]

OMG! YES! The community that I used to live in had a Facebook group for a while until the HOA asked it be shut down for an app to be used thru the management company. There was very little censoring within the app, but I preferred the Facebook group as it was ladies only and besides venting, we were safety focused.

[@tyerrascott6596]

@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate I'm trying to get in 🧐

[@AT-zl6dk]

We were looking at Katy location Sunterra but decided we don’t need all that extra stuff Moving to new build in cypress 🙏🏻 instead near 99

[@tyerrascott6596]

@@AT-zl6dk I think im over the rose colored glasses of Sunterra. Looking into Hockley. Maybe we'll end up being neighbors! Good luck in uour home buying journey ❤

[@binoninan]

Could you please advise on buying at Silverado by D.R. Horton

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

I would say anything that has that DR in front of it I would consider running far from. Or at least make sure you ask tons of questions and get a thorough third party inspection

[@rocketman3158]

Run away fast!

[@jenerra11]

@@rocketman3158😂😂

[@lhbeese]

Solterra Mesquite I saw you showed a picture of their plan. That was the whole reason I wanted to live, how is that not bait and switch? What can I do to avoid getting into a situation where that goes away

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

What do you mean? I might need some more context here

[@cherylvickers1311]

shouyld I ask about a buy down if I’m planning on paying of the loan within the first two years?

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

I would do a 2/1 Buy down at that point. Make it lower the first couple of years and then pay off when you hit the higher rate. Or take all of it towards closing costs so you come to the table with less money.

[@b.noble2124]

Pulte homes are good but what about casca Fresca or lenar

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

I don’t know anything about casca Fresca but I wouldn’t come anywhere close to buying a lennar

[@Saalar3259]

Whats your opinion on northsky celina american legends builder ? Please let me know

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

that is a new comuniity that is coming. Good selection of builders. Celina ISd. As far as amer legend goes I think they are going to be a solid choice. I think them and Perry are going to have the most customization options when it comes to building

[@Saalar3259]

@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate yeah but i did not like the plans with perry homes

[@Saalar3259]

What would you recommend between northsky vs cross creek meadows considering growth

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

@@Saalar3259 I think I would go northsky. I think but im not sure cross creek is also going to include a build to rent section

[@drenasmith]

Video is usedul what about Coventry homes

[@DIVISIONINCISION]

Never buy in an HOA. It does not matter how much the fee is. These people have more control over your property than you do. Buy your own land and hire a custom builder.

[@asrr62]

My neighborhood went from dead home builder killed by dr horton by a lawsuit to bigger nicer dr horton houses to cheaper express homes to duplexes! Dr horton is Americas builder but all over the place. The hoa has cameras by my house but who knows where they stream to. And our local police chief was generous enough to give us tornado sirens gotta say thanks where its necessary. The thing is your in dallas and im outside of austin and the landscape is exactly the same. 😁 edit to say these houses are really architecturally sound and this house has gone thru multiple storms!!

[@b.noble2124]

Me and my family are looking at Dr Horton in the Orlando we heard a lot of things about the Horton builders how is your experience with dr Horton is the home worth it we are looking at the Hayden plan

[@asrr62]

@@b.noble2124 its a really good barebones house probably one of the better builders imo. thing is, you are going to want to replace the flooring, paint the walls and fix it up a little then just regular maintenance. i personally find these houses incredibly depressing looking compared to older neighborhoods, its just the aesthetic but it messes with my head. lol. if i was you i would look for a place that feels like "home" cause these houses are soulless and mental health matters. atleast add personal touches. but yeah these houses will easily weather winds over 120+ mph in a storm no problem though. people who complain about these houses it is usually not structural issues but cosmetic ones. hope it helped

[@steveludwig4200]

Here's MY "secret." If you see a KB Home in any subdivision, go somewhere else.

[@jenerra11]

They gotten better over the decade

[@mariaguild2024]

lol..They are definitely more affordable and hopefully have gotten better over the years.... But I once heard someone say the New KB homes of today, are the "slums" of tomorrow..Yikes!

[@angiehiga4086]

I find that your videos are very useful and informative. We are looking in the San Antonio area tho 🥹

[@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate]

Thanks for the kind words. I have connections in San Antonio that I can help with if needed for a really great agent. Or If I need to Will Travel 😀