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New Construction Guidance
New Construction Homes in Utah
Build with clarity. Buy with confidence.
Led by Kylie Lance, The Lance Group Real Estate helps buyers explore new construction across Utah Valley, Juab County, and Sanpete County with a clear plan from the first builder conversation to the final walkthrough. In this guide, you will learn how to compare builders, evaluate communities, understand incentives and timelines, plan inspections, coordinate an existing home sale, and find the right opportunity for what comes next.
Less overwhelm. More excitement.
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A Market With More Than One Path
One Market. Many Ways to Build.
New construction is not one single experience. It can mean a thoughtfully designed townhome, a first home with room to grow, a quick move in opportunity, a larger floor plan, a semi custom build, or a home finished at a luxury level.
The right choice begins with understanding how the builder, community, lot, floor plan, timeline, and total cost work together. The Lance Group Real Estate helps buyers compare those details clearly so the home feels right long after closing.
Townhomes and first homes
Quick move in homes
Builder inventory
Larger floor plans
Semi custom homes
Luxury level finishes
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“The goal is not simply to find a new home. It is to understand which kind of new construction supports the life, timing, and budget you are building toward.”
The Building Journey
From Dirt to Dreams
Every new home begins long before the finishes, fixtures, and final details come together. It starts with an idea, a piece of land, and a vision for the life that will unfold there.
From the first builder conversation through the final walkthrough, The Lance Group Real Estate helps buyers move through each decision with clarity, care, and confidence.
Where the Vision Becomes Home. Built for What Comes Next.
See the Vision Take Shape
From an active construction site to a finished home ready for everyday life, every stage brings the original vision closer to reality.
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Compare the Experience
New Construction or an Existing Home?
Neither option is automatically better. The right choice depends on your timing, priorities, desired location, comfort with future projects, and how much personalization matters to you.
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New Construction
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Existing Home
New Construction
Depending on the stage of the build, you may be able to select structural options, finishes, colors, and upgrades.
Existing Home
You can see the home exactly as it stands and may gain established architecture, landscaping, or details that are difficult to recreate.
New Construction
A quick move in home may close soon, while a home built from the ground up can require a longer timeline and flexibility around completion.
Existing Home
The closing date is often easier to define once an offer is accepted, making it useful for buyers with a firm move date.
New Construction
New systems and builder warranties may reduce early maintenance, but independent inspections and careful walkthroughs still matter.
Existing Home
Inspection findings may create opportunities for repairs or credits, but older systems can require more immediate planning.
New Construction
Builders may offer financing or closing incentives, but the value should be compared against lender terms, upgrades, fees, and the full purchase price.
Existing Home
Negotiation is shaped by the seller, property condition, days on market, competing offers, and current local demand.
New Construction
New communities may offer modern amenities and planned open space, while landscaping and surrounding development may still be taking shape.
Existing Home
Established neighborhoods can make it easier to evaluate trees, traffic patterns, neighboring homes, and the day to day feel of the area.
New Construction
Budget for upgrades, lot premiums, window coverings, landscaping, fencing, appliances, and other items that may not be included.
Existing Home
Budget for repairs, updates, replacements, and projects discovered during inspection or planned after move in.
A Clearer Path Forward
Your New Construction Buying Roadmap
Buying a newly built home can feel more complex than purchasing an existing property because there are more decisions, timelines, and moving parts to coordinate. A clear plan helps you understand what comes next, where important choices are made, and how to protect your interests throughout the process.
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Define Your Budget and Timeline
Review financing, comfortable monthly payment goals, available funds, your current housing situation, and the time required for the type of home you are considering. Homeowners should also think about when to list their current property and how much timing flexibility they have.
Start with the complete picture, not only the advertised base price.
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Compare Communities and Builders
Evaluate location, available lots, home styles, included features, HOA details, amenities, builder reputation, warranty coverage, construction quality, and expected timing. The home and community should make sense together.
Choose the community and builder together, not as separate decisions.
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Choose a Lot, Floor Plan, or Quick Move In Home
Consider function, orientation, views, privacy, sunlight, driveway placement, yard size, basement potential, future flexibility, and resale appeal. A quick move in home may offer speed, while an earlier build stage may offer more selections.
The right home is more than a floor plan. The lot and timing matter too.
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Understand the Complete Purchase Price
Account for lot premiums, structural upgrades, design selections, appliances, landscaping, fencing, window coverings, deposits, HOA costs, and expenses that may remain after closing. Ask for clear documentation of what is included.
Know what is included, what is optional, and what remains your responsibility.
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Review Incentives, Financing, and Contract Terms
Compare closing credits, rate buydowns, preferred lender offers, allowances, fees, deposits, payment deadlines, cancellation provisions, completion estimates, and delay language. An attractive incentive should still support the strongest overall financing and purchase decision.
Compare the true value of the offer, not only the headline incentive.
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Complete Inspections and Walkthroughs
Plan appropriate independent inspections, which may include a pre drywall inspection and a final inspection depending on the construction stage. Complete the builder orientation, blue tape walkthrough, punch list, and final verification before closing.
New does not mean unchecked.
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Close and Prepare for Warranty Follow Up
Review closing documents, transfer utilities, organize warranty information, save builder contacts, document outstanding items, and understand recommended maintenance. Keep records of selections, inspections, walkthrough items, and warranty requests.
Finish with clear records and a plan for what comes next.
Before You Sign
What to Know Before You Buy
The most important new construction decisions are often found in the details behind the advertised price, incentive, and completion date.
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Look Beyond the Base Price
The base price may not include the lot, structural options, design selections, appliances, landscaping, fencing, window coverings, or other features shown in a model home. Build the budget around the finished home you actually expect to own.
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Evaluate the Entire Offer
Builder incentives can be valuable, but they should be compared with loan terms, lender fees, rate options, upgrade costs, contract conditions, and the complete purchase price. The strongest headline is not always the strongest overall offer.
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Understand the Warranty Process
Before closing, learn what the builder warranty covers, how service requests are submitted, which deadlines matter, and how unresolved items should be documented. Clear records make follow up easier once the home is yours.
Independent Oversight
New Does Not Mean Unchecked
A newly built home is still a complex system. Independent inspections and careful walkthroughs give buyers another set of eyes before the keys change hands.
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When the construction stage and builder access allow, an inspection can review visible framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical components, and other work before the walls are closed.
An independent final inspection can evaluate accessible systems and components before the final walkthrough and closing, giving the buyer time to raise documented concerns.
The inspection report, builder orientation, blue tape walkthrough, punch list, and written follow up should work together to create a clear record of completed and outstanding items.
When the builder provides a one year workmanship or limited warranty, a follow up inspection near month 10 or 11 can help identify visible concerns that appeared after the home was lived in. Documenting eligible items before the applicable deadline gives the homeowner time to submit clear warranty requests and verify whether earlier corrections were completed.
The builder manages construction, your inspector provides an independent evaluation, and The Lance Group Real Estate helps coordinate timing, questions, documentation, and follow up.
Inspection timing, access, and warranty coverage vary by builder and contract. Review the written warranty, confirm every deadline, and schedule early enough to document and submit eligible concerns before coverage expires.
For Current Homeowners
Building Your Next Home Starts With the Right Timing
Building while selling requires more coordination than a typical move. The goal is to prepare early, respond to verified construction progress, and protect enough flexibility for both transactions.
Rather than trying to predict one perfect closing date months in advance, create a plan that can adjust as the build moves forward. Equity, financing, builder requirements, market conditions, moving logistics, and possible delays should all be considered together.
Review estimated equity, financing qualification, builder deposits, down payment sources, possible carrying costs, and whether the builder contract permits a home sale contingency. This is also the time to identify priority improvements your current home may need before it reaches the market.
Complete priority repairs, reduce clutter, make storage decisions, review photography and staging needs, and establish a pricing plan. Preparing early allows the listing date to remain flexible while construction continues.
Revisit the schedule after meaningful progress such as drywall, cabinets, utilities, or a builder supplied completion update. Market conditions, expected days on market, buyer demand, contingency limits, and your tolerance for temporary housing should guide the final listing date.
A financed purchase commonly needs roughly 30 to 45 days after an offer is accepted. Confirm appraisal, underwriting, title, inspections, the final walkthrough, possession, moving dates, and the rate lock. Keep a backup plan ready through options such as a seller rent back, short term housing, temporary storage, extended possession, lender guidance about bridge financing, or additional cash reserves.
Two homes. One coordinated plan.
Plan the Transition
The right strategy helps your current home sale support the new build without creating unnecessary pressure. This timeline is a planning framework, not a builder guarantee, and should remain connected to the latest construction and market information.
Builder Overview
Explore the Builders We Work With
Compare the kinds of homes, communities, personalization, and buyer considerations associated with each builder. Availability and offerings can change, so confirm current details before making a decision.
Revere Homes+
Revere Homes
Locally built homes with options for personalization, thoughtful floor plans, and communities across southern Utah County and Eagle Mountain.
Home TypesSingle family homes, townhomes, cottages, and quick move in opportunities
Explore InSantaquin, Salem, and Eagle Mountain
Good Fit ForBuyers comparing community options, floor plans, homesites, and personalization
Buyer NoteReview included features, lot premiums, available selections, incentives, and completion timing.
Toll Brothers+
Toll Brothers
Luxury focused communities with expansive floor plans, elevated design choices, and selected quick move in opportunities.
Home TypesLuxury single family homes and selected active adult communities
Explore InSelected Utah communities, including options in Utah County and the Salt Lake area
Good Fit ForBuyers prioritizing larger plans, premium finishes, amenities, and design flexibility
Buyer NoteCompare homesite premiums, design selections, included features, and community specific fees.
Keystone Construction+
Keystone Construction
Utah County new construction with an emphasis on functional design, modern finishes, and value conscious homeownership.
Home TypesTownhomes and selected new construction communities
Explore InUtah County communities
Good Fit ForBuyers seeking efficient layouts, newer finishes, and community based living
Buyer NoteConfirm floor plan availability, HOA details, included finishes, parking, and completion estimates.
Terrata Homes+
Terrata Homes
Move in ready homes designed with coordinated premium finishes, spacious plans, and lifestyle focused community settings.
Home TypesMove in ready single family homes with preselected design packages
Explore InSelected Utah locations, including Santaquin
Good Fit ForBuyers who want an elevated finished home without a long design selection process
Buyer NoteCompare included finishes, lot orientation, landscaping, incentives, and move in timing.
D.R. Horton+
D.R. Horton
A national builder offering a broad range of attached and detached homes across communities throughout the Wasatch Front.
Home TypesTownhomes, single family homes, and quick move in opportunities
Explore InMultiple Utah County and Salt Lake Valley locations
Good Fit ForBuyers comparing a wide selection of plans, price points, and move in timelines
Buyer NoteReview community specific inclusions, smart home features, incentives, and preferred lender terms.
Element Homes+
Element Homes
New homes with lifestyle focused layouts, curated finishes, available inventory, and communities across Salt Lake and Utah counties.
Home TypesSingle family homes, townhomes, and quick move in homes
Explore InSelected communities including Payson and Eagle Mountain
Good Fit ForBuyers seeking current inventory, varied floor plans, and professionally coordinated design
Buyer NoteConfirm the home stage, available selections, included finishes, HOA details, and estimated readiness.
EDGEhomes+
EDGEhomes
Master planned communities with single family homes, townhomes, condominiums, amenities, and a wide selection of floor plans.
Home TypesSingle family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and quick move in homes
Explore InUtah County and Salt Lake County communities
Good Fit ForBuyers comparing community amenities, product types, design options, and locations
Buyer NoteCompare HOA costs, amenities, included features, design allowances, and current incentives.
Builder offerings, communities, incentives, and availability may change. The Lance Group Real Estate can help buyers verify current information and compare the complete terms of each opportunity.
Utah Community Guides
Which Utah community fits your new construction plan?
Start with the places that support the way you want to live. Each guide offers local insight into neighborhood character, amenities, travel access, lot patterns, housing styles, and the new construction opportunities that may be worth exploring.
Utah Valley
Orem
Central Utah Valley access, established neighborhoods, townhome communities, infill possibilities, and selective new build opportunities.
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Utah Valley
Provo
Urban amenities, transit and education access, attached housing, redevelopment areas, and selective infill construction.
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Utah Valley
Springville
Canyon access, established neighborhoods, townhome communities, growing residential areas, and convenient Utah Valley connections.
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Utah Valley
Mapleton
Foothill scenery, larger lots, custom build potential, quieter neighborhoods, and a more residential setting.
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Utah Valley
Spanish Fork
Broad amenities, expanding neighborhoods, townhome and single family communities, and access to major travel routes.
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Utah Valley
Salem
Scenic views, planned communities, townhomes, single family builds, and growing neighborhoods in southern Utah Valley.
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Utah Valley
Payson
Local services, foothill settings, newer subdivisions, production homes, and possibilities for larger or more personalized builds.
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Utah Valley
Santaquin
Orchard and foothill scenery, newer phases, townhomes, single family homes, and communities such as The Orchards.
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Utah Valley
Elk Ridge
Foothill neighborhoods, expansive views, larger homesites, and selective opportunities for new or custom construction.
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Juab County
Nephi
Interstate access, regional services, newer development, broader lot choices, and room to grow in Juab County.
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Juab County
Mona
Open land, mountain views, acreage considerations, and potential for rural or custom building.
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Sanpete County
Mt. Pleasant
Sanpete Valley scenery, local services, larger lot possibilities, newer homes, and a welcoming small city pace.
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Sanpete County
Spring City
Historic character, open surroundings, rural land considerations, and selective opportunities for thoughtful custom construction.
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Sanpete County
Fountain Green
Acreage, agricultural character, open land, and rural building considerations in northern Sanpete County.
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Guidance That Carries You Home
New construction comes with important decisions, moving timelines, and builder communication. These clients trusted The Lance Group Real Estate to help make the experience feel clear, supported, and manageable.
Keith
★★★★★
Worked with Kylie Lance and April Ainge
“From selling one home to building the next, every step felt supported.”
Do yourself a favor and hire the Lance group! Kylie and April are amazing! They took our house from listing to under contract for over asking price in just a few days! They also got us a great deal on a new build and made sure our builders got everything we asked for done before closing. Everytime an issue came up they handled it wonderfully so we didn't have to worry about a thing.
Google ReviewNatalie Sadler
★★★★★
Worked with Rachelle Farish
“A new place felt easier to call home with the right guidance from the start.”
We had the immense pleasure of working with Rachelle to purchase our new home in Spanish Fork, which is a very new area to us. Thanks to her skill and experience, our home purchase went very smoothly. She was low pressure and we never felt she was trying to push specific properties on us. She had great suggestions and observations but mostly let us take the wheel on things. She went to bat for us and worked as a great liaison with the builder. She is very personable and made great friends with our toddler. We appreciated her professionalism and knowledge—and we were so grateful she helped us close early to accommodate our absolutely crazy lives. Thank you Rachelle for making our home buying experience so smooth and for helping us every step of the way!
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Awards & Recognition
Utah Valley's #1 Real Estate Team
Buying new construction is about more than choosing a floor plan. It takes experience to evaluate builders, understand the full cost, compare incentives, manage inspections, and stay ahead of important timelines. With more than 900 homes closed, over $400 million in total sales volume, and five consecutive Best of Utah Valley recognitions, The Lance Group brings that experience to every new construction journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Construction Questions, Answered
The builder's sales representative works for the builder. A buyer's agent can help you compare communities, understand the contract, evaluate incentives, organize inspections and walkthroughs, communicate with the builder, and advocate for your interests throughout the purchase.
Not always. The final price may include a homesite premium, structural changes, design selections, appliances, landscaping, fencing, window coverings, HOA expenses, lender related costs, and other items. Ask for a clear list of standard features and optional costs.
Incentives and flexibility vary by builder, community, home, construction stage, inventory level, financing choice, and market conditions. The most valuable result may involve price, closing costs, a rate buydown, upgrades, included items, or another combination of terms.
Independent inspections can provide another layer of review during construction and before closing. Depending on the stage, buyers may consider a pre drywall inspection, final inspection, and a follow up inspection before the builder warranty period ends.
The timeline depends on whether the home is complete, under construction, or starting from the ground up. Permitting, weather, labor, materials, selections, inspections, and utility work can affect completion. Treat the builder's estimate as a planning guide and preserve flexibility where possible.
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Your Next Step
Ready to Explore New Construction?
Whether you are comparing builders, looking for a quick move in home, planning a build, or coordinating the sale of your current property, a clear conversation can help you understand the strongest next step.
