The builder's agent works for the builder. Your Realty Link works for you — and it costs you nothing extra. Before you visit a model home, make sure you have representation.
New construction is booming across Central Indiana, with active communities in Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone, Johnson, and Hancock counties offering everything from entry-level townhomes to custom luxury builds. It's an exciting option for buyers who want a fresh start, modern finishes, and a home that hasn't been lived in before. But new construction comes with a set of risks and complexities that many buyers don't anticipate — and the number one mistake buyers make is walking into a builder's sales office without their own representation. Your Realty Link provides buyer representation for new construction purchases across Central Indiana at no additional cost to you. Here's why that matters.
Central Indiana has two broad categories of new construction builders. Production builders construct homes using a set of pre-designed floor plans and finish packages, offering buyers a selection of lots, elevations, and upgrade options within a defined community. These builders operate at scale and are efficient — but they're also experienced negotiators who have done thousands of these transactions. Custom builders construct homes to the buyer's specific specifications, typically on individual lots, and involve a more complex design and build process with more decisions at every stage.
The most active new construction counties in Central Indiana right now are Hamilton County (home to Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Carmel), Hendricks County (Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield), Boone County (Whitestown and Zionsville area), and Johnson County (Greenwood and Bargersville). Hancock County — particularly McCordsville — has also seen significant growth. Each of these markets has multiple active communities at any given time, with varying price points, builder reputations, and HOA structures.
Janet Giles-Schultz and the Your Realty Link team provide full buyer representation throughout the new construction process — from selecting a community and lot through contract review, upgrade selections, construction milestones, inspections, and closing. Here's what that actually looks like in practice.
We review the builder's purchase contract before you sign it. Builder contracts are written by the builder's attorneys and are generally favorable to the builder — they contain clauses about delays, change orders, cancellation, and warranty that can significantly affect your rights if something goes wrong. We flag the provisions you need to understand before signing. We negotiate on your behalf for upgrades, closing cost contributions, lot premiums, and price — builders often have flexibility that their sales representatives won't volunteer. We arrange independent third-party inspections at key construction milestones, because a builder's warranty and a city's building permit inspection are not substitutes for an independent inspector looking out for your interests. And we're with you at the final walkthrough to document any items that need to be addressed before closing.
Builder contracts favor the builder. We read them carefully and explain what you're agreeing to before you sign.
We know what builders can move on — and we ask for it. Closing cost help, free upgrades, and lot premiums are all fair game.
We strongly recommend pre-drywall and final inspections. We coordinate these with inspectors who specialize in new construction.
Builders include agent commission in their pricing regardless. Bringing us costs you nothing — not having us might.
Most builders require your agent to be registered on your first visit. Contact us before you tour any model homes.
We help you evaluate communities, builder reputation, HOA structure, school districts, and resale history in the area.
We advise on lot selection and review the purchase contract thoroughly before you commit.
We advise on upgrade selections with resale value in mind and stay in communication throughout the build timeline.
We coordinate independent inspections and attend the final walkthrough to ensure everything is completed correctly.
Your Realty Link is a MIBOR member brokerage with experience across Central Indiana's most active new construction markets. We understand how production builders operate, what their contracts typically contain, and where buyers tend to get surprised after the fact. Janet Giles-Schultz and our team provide genuine advocacy throughout the process — not just at the signing table. If you're considering a new construction home in Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone, Johnson, or any other Central Indiana county, we'd love to be your resource before you visit the first model home.
No. Builders factor agent commissions into their pricing regardless of whether you bring an agent. If you walk in without representation, the builder keeps that commission — you don't receive a discount. Bringing a buyer's agent costs you nothing extra and gives you an experienced advocate working solely for your interests.
Yes. Builders often have room to negotiate on upgrades, closing cost contributions, lot premiums, and sometimes base price — particularly as communities near completion or during slower sales periods. An experienced agent knows what to ask for and how to ask. Builder sales reps work for the builder; you deserve someone working for you.
Absolutely yes. New construction homes have a builder warranty, but that doesn't mean they're defect-free. An independent inspection — ideally a pre-drywall inspection and a final walkthrough inspection — can catch construction errors before they become expensive problems. Your Realty Link strongly recommends independent inspections on all new construction purchases.
Hamilton County (Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, Carmel), Hendricks County (Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield), Boone County (Whitestown, Zionsville), and Johnson County (Greenwood, Bargersville) are consistently the most active new construction markets. Hancock County (McCordsville) has also seen significant growth.
Register your agent before your first builder visit — it's an easy step that gives you full representation at no cost.
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