Are you planning to buy or build a house soon? If you are, you’re probably looking for builders who can translate your ideas or visions into reality and make your dream home come true. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to find the right construction company, and one of these is to check out display homes.
What are display homes?
Display homes are what showrooms are to furniture retailers or interior designers. They help demonstrate what builders are well and truly capable of. Through these houses, they can showcase the different home designs and construction techniques they’re knowledgeable about and prove their expertise in the building industry. You can say that display homes are similar to product prototypes: they give you an idea of what builders are capable of, even before you hire them for a project.
Of course, display homes don’t just demonstrate the competence of construction companies. They’re also used to show you the different styles and features of different home designs, and let you see how they look and feel in reality. Most display models are fully furnished, which allows you to easily imagine yourself living in them and decide which design best fits your needs and lifestyle.
Why you should visit display homes
If you’re in the research phase of buying or building a property, display homes are one of the best weapons you have in your arsenal. By visiting them, you’ll get to:
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Inspect the quality offered by the builder
Most display homes are built in a hurry so the builders can start showing them to potential customers ASAP. This is what makes them a valuable source of information: they can tell you the level of service that the construction company provides even when they’re in a rush. If you notice windows with large gaps or floors with an uneven slope, they can signal that the builder might not be too concerned about quality.
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Find out what brands they use.
When you visit a display home, you’ll most likely be shown around by one of the builder’s staff. You can use this opportunity to ask about the brands of building materials used to construct the house as well as the fittings and fixtures that were added later on. Most staff are happy to talk about this, and you can use the details they provide to check if the builder is dedicated to providing the best quality to its customers.
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Check out the layout with your own eyes
When it comes to house layouts, it can be difficult to fully comprehend them when they’re drawings on a piece of paper or on a computer screen. Visiting display homes allows you to see the layout in actual measurement and physically explore every nook and corner. This, in turn, can help you decide on the right home design for you and your family.
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Get a feel of the space.
Even if a home design looks good on paper and on street view, it doesn’t automatically mean that it’s the perfect choice for you. This is why you need to be ‘in the zone’. When you set foot inside, your gut instinct will instantly tell you whether it’s the ideal home for you or not. The design of the entryway, the layout of the living space, even the placement of the doors and windows — these factors can affect the way you perceive a home and will help you make the right choice.
Visiting display homes isn’t the only option
It’s important to note that visiting display homes isn’t the only way to select the perfect house for you and your family. If you’re busy with work and don’t have the time to physically go to display home villages, the best step you can take is to use iBuildNew. Through our website, you can compare the features of different home designs with just a few clicks and see which ones best suit your needs and budget. You can also take advantage our 3D virtual tours to explore display homes and see what they look like — without having to leave your chair.
We’re confident that you can make the right buying decision by simply using the iBuildNew website. Even if you can’t make a choice outright, you can still use our tools to narrow down your options from hundreds to a handful. This, in turn, means you can reduce the amount of time and energy you’d spend on touring display home villages and finding the right house for you and your family.
Let us do the legwork for you.
- We’ll ask the right questions to better understand your needs
- We’ll create a recommended shortlist ideally matched to you
- We’ll answer specific questions or concerns related to home building, land purchasing or financing
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