7 New Construction Mistakes Buyers Make in Winston-Salem NC (2026)

Thinking about buying a brand new construction home in the Triad? Watch this before you visit your first model home, because today I'm walking through the 7 biggest mistakes I see new construction buyers make and exactly how you can avoid them. Stick around to the end, since one of the costliest mistakes happens after buyers think they've already made all the big decisions. Book a call with Keon! 📲 Call or Text: (336) 830-6069 📧 Email: welcomehome@keonhasthekeys.com Book a Call: https://calendly.com/kshoularskw/i-am... 🎓 FREE New Construction Home Buyer Webinar: I go deeper into the entire buying process, covering how to negotiate with builders, financing, inspections, timelines, and the questions almost every buyer has before they get started. If you are relocating to the Triad and considering new construction, this will save you time and money before you sign anything. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89762407366.... I'm Keon Shoulars, a local Realtor here in Winston-Salem and the Triad. I live here, I work here, and I help people buy and sell homes right here, including first-time buyers and folks relocating from out of state. My goal is to give you the full picture so you can make the right decision for you and your family. Whether you're making a move in 9 days or 9 months, feel free to reach out anytime, because I answer calls and texts myself every day. What we cover in this video: ✅ #1 Touring a builder's model home before you have your own agent ✅ #2 Assuming every builder is basically the same ✅ #3 Spending your whole budget on upgrades and forgetting the rest ✅ #4 Taking the builder's lender without shopping around for financing ✅ #5 Skipping the home inspection because the home is brand new ✅ #6 Focusing only on the house while overlooking the neighborhood ✅ #7 Rushing the final walkthrough because you're excited to get the keys ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 The 7 biggest new construction mistakes 0:29 Who I am and how I help 0:57 #1 Touring a model home before you have your own agent 2:13 #2 Assuming every builder is the same 3:08 FREE new construction webinar 3:37 #3 Spending the whole budget on upgrades 4:40 #4 Shopping around for financing 5:33 #5 Skipping the inspection on a brand new home 6:22 #6 Choosing the neighborhood, not just the house 7:25 #7 Rushing the final walkthrough 8:10 The one thing to remember: call before you visit a builder 9:05 Like, comment, and subscribe Thinking about relocating to Winston-Salem or anywhere in the Triad? Having your own representation makes a real difference when you're comparing builders, weighing incentives, and reading through contracts. Tell me what you're looking for and I'll help you figure out the best path forward. When you're ready to make that move, just remember that Keon has the keys. 🔑 👍 If this helped even a little, tap LIKE, drop a COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss the next one. Keon Shoulars | Keller Williams Realty | Winston-Salem and the Triad Serving Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Clemmons, Kernersville, Rural Hall, Thomasville, and the surrounding Triad communities. #NewConstruction #NewConstructionHomes #WinstonSalem #MovingToWinstonSalem #NorthCarolinaRealEstate