Today, selling a home in Albuquerque provides outstanding financial benefits. Now is the best time to list if you are ready to make a change, as homes are selling fast. However, if you decide to sell your house right now, you may wonder where you will live when you move.

You may be considering building a new home as one of your options, with so few homes on the market right now. Yet you might be unsure whether that is the best option. Whether you choose to buy a newly constructed home or an existing one, working with a real estate agent is essential to your success.

The Pros of Newly Built Homes

To begin, let's analyze the benefits of buying a newly constructed home. In a brand-new home, you can:

1. Create your perfect home.

Customizing your home from the ground up gives you the ability to choose features such as appliances, finishes, landscaping, layout, and more.

2. Energy efficiency.

Energy-efficient options can help lower your utility costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and protect the environment.

3. Minimal repairs.

Almost all builders offer a warranty, which means you won't have to worry about repairs. Furthermore, you won't have as many little projects to deal with.

4. Eveything is new.

New houses have the advantage that nothing in them will be used. Everything is brand new and yours from day one.

The Pros of Existing Homes

In comparison, let's look at the advantages of buying a home that's already built. With an existing house, you can:

1. Broader variety of home style and floorplan options.

There is a broader range of floor plans and designs to choose from since there have been decades of homes.

2. Move into an established neighborhood.

Before you commit to a new home, you can see the neighborhood, the community, or the traffic patterns first.

3. Mature trees and landscaping.

As well as more developed landscaping and trees in established neighborhoods, you will have more curb appeal and privacy. 

4. Lived-in charm.

It is difficult to recreate the character of older homes. You may prefer an existing home if you value timeless craftsmanship or design elements. 

It's up to you. It doesn't matter what route you choose to start your search for the perfect home - what matters is deciding what features and benefits are most important to you. Making the most educated and informed decision with the help of your trusted real estate advisor will enable you to move into the home of your dreams.

To learn what's available and what's right for you, speak with a member of the Sandi Pressley Tream.

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