Friday, December 3, 2010

Homebuyers - Help Planning Which New Home Models to Visit

The market for new homes for sale in New York is crowded with homebuilders competing for the attention and business of potential homebuyers. For many people, the first step of buying a new home is deciding which new home models to tour. With so many models out there, how can you evaluate which new home models to tour - and which to pass?

A very useful feature on any homebuilder website, or any website that serves as a directory of homebuilders, is the option to view floor plans. For example, find a homebuilder you like, then explore their new homes in New York, and visit communities and tour new homes online. When you see a new home of interest, dig deeper and view and print floor plans. It will be of great benefit for potential homebuyers to view floorplans before visiting models of new homes for sale. Then, after evaluating the floor plans, decide which new homes to tour. Many homebuilders will offer new home tours on weekends and usually, if you register for information from a homebuilder, then you will be invited to splashy VIP openings.

Perhaps you are even wondering how to begin researching homebuilders? 80% of new home searches begin online, and for good reason: the internet is the most useful source of information for potential homebuyers, according to a 2006 survey by the National Association of Realtors. People searching online may choose to search via many channels. Many use the search engines to gather information. Others prefer general online directories or regional paid directories like Citysearch.

The means of finding a new home builder vary, of course, but what matters is finding a user friendly website that allows you to view home models and gather pertinent information before touring model new homes.








Robert O'Shaughnessy is the Online Marketing Manager for Graphic Language in San Francisco. The article is written on behalf of Orleans Homes, a homebuilder with new homes in New York.

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