Five upgrades to pass on | New Construction Home Tips |Avoid Builder Upgrades

When buying a new construction home, it's easy to get shiny object syndrome, and blow your budget on upgrades that aren't going to add the most value to your home, both for when you live in it, and when you're ready to sell it.

That will give you the most bang for your buck. Going to discuss the five upgrades to pass on if you're thinking in terms of overall value.

    Number one, wood floors this might be an unpopular opinion, but wood floors are expensive, and they are prone to scratches, and wood damage. New vinyl plank flooring looks fancy but can be significantly more affordable, and scratch and water resistant.  

             Number two, light fixtures, the standard light fixtures offered by builders are nothing special. But if you look through their options of upgrades, lighting fixtures are generally not that exciting either.

    Have your builder put in the standard fixtures and then later, you can swap them, swap them out for fixtures you find at other sources like any online market.Number three, master bedroom bump out, additions to the master bedroom add the least value of all most common improvements. It will typically cost around $5,000 and only add a few extra hundred feet.

    Number four, marble countertops, marble has been a trendy option for kitchens but it's actually a poor investment, it is incredibly porous, meaning it will chip, and stain easily.          

Ask for quartz which is a bit more expensive, but nearly indestructible or granite which is more sturdy and durable and nice. Crown molding this is an expensive upgrade for how easy it is to install, while it is aesthetically pleasing and pretty, it adds like no value to the home itself. Instead spend your money on upgrades that really count.

So if you're thinking of purchasing a new construction home, let We Sher Developers will help guide you through the process.