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a) Your market would be different from my market so it really doesn't matter
b) Your real estate agent would give you the best advice
c) Even though its new build don't buy without a real estate agent
Don't they usually give you around $10K off for upgrades? Besides that, never really heard anyone of negotiating with a new home builder unless they aren't moving any inventory at all and new homes are just sitting vacant.
Don't they usually give you around $10K off for upgrades? Besides that, never really heard anyone of negotiating with a new home builder unless they aren't moving any inventory at all and new homes are just sitting vacant.
There is a TON of room to negotiate with production builders. That said, there's just way too much variance between markets to accurately answer the OP's question.
Best bet is to toss it into the local forum and let the REA's get into a pissing match.
While not familiar with Hovnanian my last two homes were new builds in developments. My experience says very little off the list price (2-3%) if not using a buyers agent meaning dealing direct with the builder. That said, you can wheel and deal on upgrades. Typically one can get 20 to 30% off on upgrades.
I say add everything you want now as you will not get around to doing it later especially if a difficult/costly task. Replacing a light fixture is one thing. Replacing countertops is another thing.
We were surprised about what would be involved with replacing a kitchen sink. Apparently, the way builders are building kitchens these days, replacing a kitchen sink requires either contracting with the original countertop installer, or replacing the countertop along with the sink.
There is a TON of room to negotiate with production builders. That said, there's just way too much variance between markets to accurately answer the OP's question.
Best bet is to toss it into the local forum and let the REA's get into a pissing match.
Hmm interesting. Where we're at, prices are usually set unless the new development sits for a while. We can negotiate stuff like options or closing cost deductions, but that's about it.
The only way you can negotiate if you go with their lender. The lowest I can see them go down is 10k
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