
Ep. 5 | Top tips when visiting display homes
04/30/23 • 35 min
We reveal some insider insights and share our top tips to help you navigate your way through display villages (and initial builder discussions) more effectively. We cover a range of topics such as the real purpose behind display homes, what questions to ask, when to stop looking at display homes and start talking to builders... and we even share an alternative model to display homes worth considering as well.
Topic timestamps
2:36 - What is the real purpose of a display home?
3:55 - Should you leave your details with a Sales Consultant?
6:00 - Here’s an alternative option to visiting a display home
9:17 - How and why do builders present different ranges in display villages?
13:35 - When should you stop looking at displays and start talking to a builder?
14:25 - Should you under-quote your budget to get a better deal?
16:00 - Essential information you should be providing to a sales consultant
18:18 - What are the benefits of viewing real homes instead of upgraded display homes?
20:12 - Why should you have a sales consultant walk you through a home?
21:51 - A couple of our funniest display home experiences
24:36 - Top tips for you when going to display homes and speaking with builders
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We reveal some insider insights and share our top tips to help you navigate your way through display villages (and initial builder discussions) more effectively. We cover a range of topics such as the real purpose behind display homes, what questions to ask, when to stop looking at display homes and start talking to builders... and we even share an alternative model to display homes worth considering as well.
Topic timestamps
2:36 - What is the real purpose of a display home?
3:55 - Should you leave your details with a Sales Consultant?
6:00 - Here’s an alternative option to visiting a display home
9:17 - How and why do builders present different ranges in display villages?
13:35 - When should you stop looking at displays and start talking to a builder?
14:25 - Should you under-quote your budget to get a better deal?
16:00 - Essential information you should be providing to a sales consultant
18:18 - What are the benefits of viewing real homes instead of upgraded display homes?
20:12 - Why should you have a sales consultant walk you through a home?
21:51 - A couple of our funniest display home experiences
24:36 - Top tips for you when going to display homes and speaking with builders
Liking the show?
Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too.
Got a question, topic idea or feedback?
Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to [email protected]
Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content:
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Facebook
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Ep. 4 | Here's why pricing will go up & designs will change in 2023
Today we talk about the main regulation changes related to energy rating and livable housing, proposed to be coming in 2023 (well, at the time of recording this). Using the information that is available to date, we explain the reasons for the changes, the benefits of the changes, and most notably the significant price impact and design impact that these changes will have on buyers after the regulations are implemented.
Topic Timestamps:
6:50 - Energy rating changes introduced and summarised
9:50 - Pricing impact of moving from 6-star to 7-star energy rating
16:00 - Livable Housing introduced and summarised
20:25 - How will these changes impact floorplan designs?
24:05 - When are these changes proposed to come into effect?
29:25 - Top 4 questions to ask yourself to determine if you should build now or later.
32:19 - Tips for buyers considering building before the regulations come into play
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Ep. 6 | Should you buy your house or land first? …and why?
Not only do we answer the question - Should you buy your house or land first? ...but we also reveal some important factors to consider when buying along with outlining our top 5 tips for those ready to start the process of securing their very own house and land package.
Topic timestamps
2:12 - Should you buy a house or land first?
5:13 - A long list of reasons to speak to a Builder Sales Consultant before you buy land
11:10 - House design factors that need to be considered when choosing a block of land
15:48 - Most buyers have to sacrifice something, so will you?
17:00 - 5 steps to take when you’re ready to take talk about house and land
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