Practical tips you will not find anywhere else.
The book includes a comprehensive tips section in its appendices, covering the four most critical stages of the newly built home journey.
Before you sign
What to look for, what to negotiate, what the building code actually protects you from, and what it does not.
Before you close
How to conduct your pre-delivery inspection, what your lawyer should be checking, and how to protect yourself before the builder has your money.
After you take possession
How to monitor your home, how to report issues, how to protect your warranty rights, and what to do if the builder resists.
Before you hire a home inspector
What qualifications to look for, what questions to ask, what to check in their contract, and why the choice of inspector matters more than most buyers realize.
As Dr. Somerville writes in the afterword
“Please make your decision carefully after considering the tips section of this book.”
This section is included in full in the book.