Buying new construction in Farmington: a buyer's checklist
September 25, 2026 · 5 min read · David R. Haws
Most of Farmington's newer homes are on the west side. Buying one is a different negotiation from buying resale, and the first visit to the model home matters more than people expect.
Bring your agent the first time
Many builders require your agent to be present or registered at your first visit. Showing up alone usually costs leverage rather than saving money.
Where the money moves
Upgrade pricing and which upgrades hold value at resale
Lot premiums and orientation
Builder incentives tied to their preferred lender
Timeline, delay clauses and what happens if the build runs late
Still get inspections
New does not mean flawless. A pre-drywall inspection and a final inspection before your walkthrough catch items while the builder is still on site to fix them.
Read the builder's contract closely, negotiate where the money actually moves, and inspect before drywall and before closing.