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Questions to Ask Before You Walk Into a Model Home

Miguel Gutierrez · April 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Office desk with new construction community guides and floor plans

Placeholder post body. The sales representative in a builder’s model home works for the builder, not for you — and most builders require your own agent to be registered before your very first visit to keep that representation intact.

Before you tour

  • Have you registered your agent with this specific community yet?
  • Do you know which incentives this builder is currently offering on standing inventory?
  • Have you compared the builder’s preferred lender against an outside quote?

Once you’re inside

Ask about MUD tax rates, HOA dues, and what independent inspections the builder allows during construction. These questions cost nothing to ask and can save thousands over the life of the loan.

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