1:25 - Appraisals - GREAT point about not going crazy for upgrades at design center because as appraiser will RARELY give a "dollar for dollar" adjustment (unless nearly every house in area has it) and a LOT of times NO adjustment. Example is kitchen cabinets.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching👍
@sweetcountrybear Жыл бұрын
Helpful, as we are getting a home built and design center trip soon...thank you!
@MatthewAllenRealtor Жыл бұрын
I am so glad it helped👍
@joelmamdeoliveira4936 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips
@sarahsmith33022 жыл бұрын
Great info, but I jumped out of my seet at the end of the intro “and without further ado” bang bang bang lol but I was able to grab some great notes!!!
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that...lol I am glad it was helpful!
@HoloHoloAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Great information. I appreciate it.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for Watching
@eny30003 жыл бұрын
I have my design appointment tomorrow and this was super helpful! Thank you
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I'm so sorry, I did not get a notification on these responses. That is awesome, I am glad it helped!
@avesselindeed2 жыл бұрын
Great thanks
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback
@solfridhjelmas29803 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback
@FIGNAS832 жыл бұрын
Prices aren't that bad 🧐
@thedude50402 жыл бұрын
I did all kinds of upgrades including lights and cabinet hardware, but in my build there was no design center
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Yes I know a lot of builders either did away with design centers or options all together. Congratulations on the new home!!👍👍
@thedude50402 жыл бұрын
@@MatthewAllenRealtor well maybe things just work different in kansas because some project management was on me. Instead of a design center I went to individual hardware stores for selections so estimates and purchase orders could be made, and had to double check that all the different vendors got the right selections and make changes as things became backordered. So I went to flooring store, a local place that specializes in counter tops, then somewhere for cabinetry, lighting, brick, doors, sherwin williams for paint colors, appliance centers, landscapers. Then I worked with the electrician because I myself had to install a structured media closet, network patch panel, surround sound speakers in the basement, and a fiber internet line, because the electrical contractor refused to install them. So yes I really did strap on a head lamp and took my drill, step stool, spool of 14awg inwall speaker wire, and shop vac at night before to finish my tasks on time so the electrician could close out the rough ends and outlet in my media closet before drywall went up the next afternoon. I also had the electrician install wiring for an electric infrared heater on the deck that I finished the installation and wiring after closing. No Im not an electrician. 5 bed 3 bath house ~2750sq ft for a total of $315k which includes 0.33 acre lot with a pond view, over sized 3 car garage, two 50A car chargers, backup generator hookup, landscaping, trees, sod, irrigation, outdoor storage, screened deck, ef5 tornado safe room, 96% gas furnace/15 seer AC. I went into detail because even though there was work on my end i think I got alot of value compared to what other people pay on their new builds.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
@@thedude5040 wow that is amazing! You were deeply involved in that home for sure. It sounds like it paid off for you though. Sounds like one awesome home for a pretty good value. I don’t know of anyone here that has gone to those lengths 👍. I appreciate the feedback and thank you for taking the time to watch.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Not pretty good value… a WOW value. That’s incredible
@thedude50402 жыл бұрын
Just incase anyone is curious the price i paid and closed was in november 2021
@pc00862 жыл бұрын
Should I get a built in fireplace, or should I buy a portable fireplace later on? We rarely use it. Will really appreciate your thoughts on this. Thank you
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
This is a great question. It really depends on what you are using it for. …Warmth or esthetics. We have a working fireplace if you like the traditional wood smell and feel. Otherwise a built in one works just fine to give you the same feeing.
@aroofinspector71802 жыл бұрын
Fireplaces are terrible from a roofing stand point, as a roof inspector, they are probably the most likely source of water intrusion. Not worth it especially since you won't use it much, instead, invest in a backyard firepit
@pc00862 жыл бұрын
@@aroofinspector7180 thank you so much!! That is such a brilliant idea to build an outdoor fireplace!! 👏
@flyingburritobro68 Жыл бұрын
Fireplaces add a lot of value especially a gas direct vent type with a nice stacked stone surround
@pc0086 Жыл бұрын
@flyingburritobro68 thank you for the input. It will be our forever home, don't plan to sell in the future. The current house we built 10 years ago, we only used the gas FP like 5 times. Not practical for us.
@natasha887992 жыл бұрын
We have our design center appointment next week. What so you think about changing the bathroom fixtures and doorknob/hinges?
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I’m sorry I missed this question. Honestly fixtures and hardware are going to be much more cost effective for you to do yourself later. Let me know what you decided.
@natasha887992 жыл бұрын
@@MatthewAllenRealtor Thank you! We ended up getting everything in the matte black and $5600 later I’m not sure it was worth it.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
@@natasha88799 Well the good news is home values keep going up. Where abouts did you purchase?
@natasha887992 жыл бұрын
@@MatthewAllenRealtor Wesley Chapel
@gkwn74362 жыл бұрын
Plz look at cabinets backsplash etc
@favored4life2 жыл бұрын
What do you think about upgrading to the 3 door glass slider?
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the question. I think that is a reasonable upgrade and will provide some value as long as the upgrade cost is not super expensive!
@favored4life2 жыл бұрын
@@MatthewAllenRealtor thanks, what's not crazy expensive to you?
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
@@favored4life I would ask where do you live and what is the cost of that upgrade?
@favored4life2 жыл бұрын
@@MatthewAllenRealtor I live in Maryland but we're relocating to Houston.
@Walteramirez2 жыл бұрын
What about water falling the kitchen island?
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for commenting. That can sometimes be an expensive upgrade but really hard to do after the sale because you will have a hard time matching the top if it’s not done together. If it is important to you though, perhaps you can negotiate with the builder for a discount on it. 👍
@flyingburritobro68 Жыл бұрын
Waste of money and it is trendy and will go out just like barn doors etc.
@js-dz5bs3 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on Impact glass vs storm shutters?
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
I apologize for the delay in this response. I think there is some validity to storm shutters however in Central Florida it is very rare for wind speeds to require these. But who knows with climate change, they may start to be more common.
@tscoff2 жыл бұрын
My thought is the impact glass also helps to insulate the house and is more energy efficient.
@sridharyakkanti4147 Жыл бұрын
no builder offers pool
@MatthewAllenRealtor3 жыл бұрын
Let me know your favorite upgrade!
@stevenmott66682 жыл бұрын
How much does adding a 3rd car garage usually add to the cost?
@boaty97142 жыл бұрын
Ours was going to cost 13k to add on the extra third bay. Worth it but our lot didn't have the extra room :(
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the builder, the size of the garage etc. Definitely, something you could ask a local builder.
@EastCoastReefer2 жыл бұрын
$19,500 here in Northern Virginia for a new Pulte construction.
@arlenelee38812 жыл бұрын
Are builders using pipes that don't expand during a freeze.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great question however we really don’t experience freezing pipes down here fortunately.
@arlenelee38812 жыл бұрын
You must not be from Texas because last year all our pipe freeze after that snow storm.
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
@@arlenelee3881 No Florida! But I graduated from Baylor!
@mikewhite98182 жыл бұрын
ALL water pipes expand when it freezes. PEX allows the most expansion without bursting.
@flyingburritobro68 Жыл бұрын
Pex isnt used up north by most quality builders in my area. Still use copper. Code in many areas still as is conduit vs Romex wiring. Labor union driven but you get quality vs cheap work
@ericmeadows3672 жыл бұрын
Do most new construction homes come with wifi thermostats or will that be an upgrade?
@MatthewAllenRealtor2 жыл бұрын
It depends on the builder. Some do but a lot do not. There would be a mark up on something like that so I would probably just buy a nest when they are on sale. - Thanks for watching! Matt
@sridharyakkanti4147 Жыл бұрын
Dude no one upgrades paint stop sayong the obvious....
@JRamirezRealty Жыл бұрын
New homes often times come with egg shell white paint. To “upgrade” to a color paint which includes a more satin finish, is about 8k for the whole house. This type of upgrade is actually not that bad.