New construction homes in Raleigh, with experts on your side.

The top real estate agents for new construction work with builders every day and know Raleigh's communities, incentives and builder contracts. Caul Group New Construction is the new construction division of Caul Group Residential, the #1 resale team in the Triangle. Our team is led by Tina Caul, who ranks in the top 0.5% of Realtors in the country, and Leslie Murr, who spent nearly 25 years on the builder side of new home sales. Every CGNC agent is trained in new construction, and we help buyers across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle.

You are not required to have one, but it is usually wise. The builder's on-site sales team represents the builder. Your own agent represents you: comparing communities, explaining the builder's contract, reviewing incentives, lot premiums and upgrade costs, and tracking timelines through closing. Bring your agent to your first community visit, since many builders ask you to register your agent then.

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Often, yes, though it depends on the builder and the market. Builders may be more flexible on incentives, closing costs, upgrades or rate buydowns than on the base price, and move-in-ready inventory homes can offer more room. An agent who works with builders every day knows where that flexibility usually is.

Builder incentives are offers such as help with closing costs, interest rate buydowns or design center credits. Many are tied to using the builder's preferred lender or closing by a certain date. We help buyers compare incentives against outside financing so they understand the true cost before signing.

Yes. Even brand-new homes can have issues. Many buyers schedule a pre-drywall inspection and a final inspection before closing, then use the builder's warranty for items that come up after move-in. Ask the builder about its inspection policy and warranty coverage before you sign.

It depends on the home. A move-in-ready inventory home can close on a timeline similar to a resale home. A home built from the ground up usually takes several months or more, depending on the builder, the plan and the stage of the community. Your agent can help you track each milestone from contract to closing.