If you're ready to find your dream home, you may not know that there's something special behind the scenes – model homes. These show houses are carefully constructed by builders and give a glimpse into what these future properties could look like. From pristinely decorated spaces, resort-like amenities, and prospective new home contenders, house hunting promises all the classic elements for a fun Sunday.When exploring your options for building new construction, keep in mind these helpful tips.

Keep an Open Mind

Visiting a model home is like taking a peek into the future of your dream house. From sleek modern finishes to luxurious kitchens, you’re able to see all these options as reality.

If you're not fully sold on the design of your new home, don't worry – there's plenty of room for customizing. With open floor plans that can be modified to suit needs like an extra bedroom or an office and flexible colors in living rooms and kitchens, working with new builders means ensuring your house is as unique and comfortable as possible.

As you tour model homes, it's important to make distinctions between the options and standard features. Making note of all your favorite features in each house, along with any downsides, will give an accurate estimate for constructing the home of your dreams. Don't miss a thing during your research process before committing to such an exciting undertaking.

Keep Track of Your Must-Haves and Nice-to-Haves

Before you begin your house hunt, it's a great idea to decide what aspects are essential for the perfect home and which extras would be nice but aren't deal breakers. Touring model homes is such an exciting experience as you explore all that's possible when building anew. You may find yourself inspired by unique features like smart automation or special finishes – elements of surprise will elevate any living space. With some consideration and collaboration between buying partners, dreams can become reality in creating your ideal custom home oasis. 

During your model home tours, consider what is essential in making this a successful experience. Identify which elements are non-negotiable and figure out how future requests fit into the overall budget, which can make or break the deal. Feel empowered to get creative and find out if that dream house checks all those boxes.

Bring a List of Questions For The Builder

When you explore the model homes, don't forget to get to know both the building and its builders. Take some time before your visit to organize a list of questions for them; it's easy for things in these grand spaces to feel overwhelming, but with preparation ahead of time you'll have everything ready. So take a deep breath – let’s find that dream home together. 

You will want to find out more about the house and the homebuilding process. For example:

• How long will the homebuilding process take?

• What is included as far as architectural options and design center choices are concerned? What can be customized?

• Which amenities will be present in the community?

• What are the HOA fees? What do they cover?

Some other questions can make the difference between one new home builder and another:

• What kind of builder warranty do you offer?

• What are your mortgage financing options?

Document Your Visit

Home shopping can be a whirlwind of excitement, but it's important to stay organized and make sure you're keeping a record of all the pros and cons along the way. Think outside the box when making your notes to bring home. Pick up some literature from each open house, snap pics on your cell phone, or go old school with pen and paper. That way there will never be any confusion in making that choice for your perfect dream abode.

If you’re looking for the ultimate dream home for you and your family, look no further than Pulte Homes. With communities spanning the nation, our homes are designed to fit any lifestyle. Discover stunning floor plans and check out Pulte's new home communities today!