New Construction
Utah new-construction education — builder contracts, base price vs. total price, financing choices, timeline, warranty, and how to evaluate new-home communities without overpaying.
Utah does not require a buyer to have a real estate agent when purchasing from a builder, but the model-home sales representative represents the builder, not you. This guide explains what a buyer's agent actually does on a new-construction purchase, how buyer-broker compensation works after the 2024 industry changes, why builders enforce first-visit agent registration, how to compare the builder's affiliated lender against an independent Loan Estimate, and the Utah-specific contract, HOA, landscaping, and property-tax details that change the real cost of a new home.
New construction in Utah is a different transaction from a resale purchase — different contracts, different financing choices, and a much longer timeline. This guide walks Utah buyers through every stage: choosing a builder and community, reading the contract, managing design-center decisions, financing a home that is months from complete, and protecting yourself with independent inspections and warranty follow-through.