Can you answer these questions?

• Do you understand engineered foundations: post tension slabs versus piers?
• Do you understand the termite treated soil requirements for VA and FHA loans?
• Do you understand Energy Star Certification and “Environments for Living Program”?
• Do you know the value in Oak, Knotty Alder and Clear Alder trim and cabinetry?
• Do you know the best appliance packages and cost differentials?
• Do you understand the difference and value in 6 plus ft doors (hollow) versus 8 foot doors (solid core)?
• Do you understand the energy impact of R-Value for insulation and different grades? Foam versus batting?
• Do you understand the SEER Factor and the value it represents?
• Do you understand the value in different roof pitches?
• Do you understand the value impact of trim packages?
• Do you understand the difference between orange peel versus custom textures, and rounded corners?
• Do you understand your choices in lighting fixtures?
• Do you understand the value in tankless versus circulating hot water heaters?
• Do you understand the value in various flooring: hand scraped nail down hardwood floors, glue down engineered wood, 12” versus 18” tile/porcelain/ stone floors?
• Do you understand the value in plumbing packages: 4 inch versus 8 inch spreads?
• Do you understand the value of hydro barriers: the difference between none, tyvek, green board?
• Do you understand roofing value, overlays, and gutter quality?
• Do you understand the impact of full sprinklers?
• Do you understand the benefit of return air vents and home air circulation?
• Do you know which builder has the strongest warranty program that will be there when you need them, and actually be responsive and corrective to your needs?
• Do you know that I can get you closing cost assistance $$ from the builder?
• Do you know the RESPA requirements for settlement agents and what benefits a builder can offer?
• Do you know that window coverings are usually not standard in a new home but I can get them included?
• Do you know the difference between aluminum versus vinyl LOW-E windows?
• Do you know the difference between door hardware packages and styles?
• Do you know the difference between 5.1 and 7.1 surround packages?
• Do you know that most builder upgrades have 50-100% profit margins and this is where they get most of the profit back? Geoff Walsh gets you what you need upfront and not on an upgrade addendum as an afterthought later.
• Do you know the difference between grade 1 and grade 4 granite countertops, and 2 cm to 3 cm styles?
• Do you know how to ensure that upstairs floor boards are screwed versus glued?
• Do you know the dollar impact that a radiant barrier and appropriate attic venting has on your energy bills?
• Do you understand lot take-downs and lot value, and the impact on your purchase price?
• Did you know that realtors are paid out of a marketing budget for the better builders and you will NOT get a better price without representation? If anything, I will potentially save you Thousands of Dollars based on my builder relationships and volume of sales!

The above is just a short list of so many more questions that are pertinent in a new home purchase. I know in-depth all these items and my knowledge becomes your knowledge. Call me today and get your FREE inventory compilation report! Call Geoff today! No more searching 20 builder websites when you can get one inventory report summary.