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Builder contracts are standardized, and builders rarely negotiate on base price — particularly for production homes in active communities. What builders do negotiate are upgrades, closing cost contributions, and sometimes lot premiums.
Generally, no. Builder contracts are standardized, and builders rarely negotiate on base price — particularly for production homes in active communities. What builders do negotiate are upgrades, closing cost contributions, and sometimes lot premiums. Having a buyer's agent who works regularly with builders in this market is valuable: they know which builders have flexibility and on what terms.
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