@paigeywashburn: Thinking about making your first home a brand new home? 🏡✨ Buying a new build as a first-time homebuyer is an amazing option, but it’s a little different than buying a resale home. Here are 3 things you need to know before you walk into the leasing office: 1️⃣ Bring your own Realtor! The agent in the model home represents the builder, not you. Having your own agent costs you nothing and ensures your interests are protected. 2️⃣ Look out for builder incentives. Many builders are offering incredible perks right now, like closing cost credits or rate buy-downs if you use their preferred lender. 3️⃣ Base price ≠ Final price. The gorgeous model home you see usually has $50k+ in upgrades. Make sure to ask what comes standard! Which of these surprised you the most? Drop your questions below! 👇 #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #NewConstruction #NewBuild #HouseHunting #HomeBuyingTips