New Construction Guidance

Buying a new construction home in Central Florida can offer exciting choices, from floor plans and homesites to finishes and community amenities. It can also involve builder contracts, phased pricing, HOA and CDD costs, construction timelines, and decisions that are difficult to reverse later. This page is designed to help buyers understand the process before they visit model homes or register with a builder.

Paul Michelotti of Wemert Group Realty provides buyer representation for new construction across Central Florida, including Orlando, Winter Garden, Oviedo, Lake Nona, and Waterford Lakes. With strong local market knowledge, a client-focused approach, and experience creating model home video content, Paul helps buyers compare communities, evaluate incentives, review key contract considerations, and stay informed from lot selection through final walkthrough and closing.

Buying new construction in Central Florida is not the same as buying a resale home. Model homes are built to impress, builder incentives can be helpful but often come with conditions, and builder contracts are written to protect the builder’s interests. Having independent guidance early can help you compare communities, understand upgrade costs, and make clearer decisions before you register on-site.

Paul Michelotti of Wemert Group Realty provides buyer representation with a client-first approach across Orlando, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Oviedo, and Waterford Lakes. With new construction guidance backed by local market knowledge and professional designations including GRI, RSPS, and CSP, he helps buyers avoid costly oversights and move through the process with confidence.

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Tour New Home Communities With Local Guidance

Watch Paul Michelotti’s model home tours and community videos to preview floor plans, finishes, neighborhood layouts, amenities, and commute considerations across Central Florida before you visit.

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Where Paul Guides New Construction Buyers

Practical support for Central Florida buyers comparing builders, communities, contracts, and construction steps in Orlando, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Oviedo, and Waterford Lakes.

Model Home Tours

Compare floor plans, finishes, and builder quality with clear feedback on what stands out and what deserves a closer look.

Explore Orlando

Builder Incentives

Review promotions, rate buydowns, and closing cost offers so you can weigh real value instead of headline savings alone.

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Lot Selection

Assess lot placement, traffic patterns, rear neighbors, sun exposure, and future surroundings before committing to a homesite.

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Contract Review Considerations

Understand builder timelines, deposit structure, upgrade terms, and key clauses so you can move forward with fewer surprises.

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Design Center Decisions

Prioritize upgrades that support resale, daily function, and budget discipline based on Central Florida buyer preferences.

Discover Waterford Lakes

Construction Timeline & Inspections

Track milestones, prepare for walkthroughs, and coordinate inspections to help protect your interests from contract to closing.

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New Construction Questions Buyers Ask Most

Clear answers on builder contracts, timelines, inspections, lot selection, and community fees for Central Florida new construction buyers.

Do I need my own Realtor?

Yes. The builder's sales representative works for the builder, not for you. Having Paul Michelotti involved gives you independent guidance on pricing, contract terms, lot selection, upgrade decisions, and the overall process as you compare new construction options in Central Florida.

When should I bring Paul in?

Bring Paul in before your first builder visit or before you register online. Early representation matters because some builders require your Realtor to accompany you on the first visit. Starting early also helps you compare communities in Orlando, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Oviedo, and Waterford Lakes with a clear strategy.

How do builder incentives work?

Builder incentives can be valuable, but they are not always the best overall deal. Incentives may be tied to using the builder's preferred lender, title company, or a specific inventory home. Review the full picture, including interest rate, closing costs, upgrade credits, and final purchase price, before deciding.

What before signing a contract?

Read the builder contract carefully. New construction contracts are usually written to protect the builder's timeline, change rights, and completion terms. Pay close attention to deposit structure, financing deadlines, material substitutions, warranty details, and what happens if construction is delayed.

How do I choose the right lot?

Lot choice affects privacy, traffic, sunlight, backyard usability, and future resale. Look at road noise, nearby retention ponds, utility boxes, rear neighbors, and orientation. In Central Florida, drainage patterns, afternoon sun exposure, and proximity to amenities can make a meaningful difference.

What should I budget for upgrades?

Design center selections can add up quickly. Beyond structural options, budget for flooring, cabinets, countertops, lighting, appliances, and trim details. Also ask what is not included after closing, such as window treatments, fans, gutters, fencing, or a screened lanai, so your total budget stays realistic.

How long does construction take?

Timelines vary by builder, floor plan, permitting, weather, and material availability. A new build may take several months from contract to closing, and delays can happen. It is smart to build flexibility into lease endings, moving plans, and rate-lock decisions rather than relying on the earliest estimate.

What inspections should I consider?

Even a brand-new home can benefit from independent inspections. Many buyers consider a pre-drywall inspection, a final inspection before closing, and a warranty inspection before the builder's first-year coverage ends. These checkpoints can help identify workmanship or system issues early.

How should I review HOA and CDD fees?

In many Central Florida communities, HOA and CDD fees affect your monthly payment and long-term ownership costs. Ask what each fee covers, whether amenities are complete, if assessments can change, and how those costs impact affordability when comparing neighborhoods and builders.

Estimate Your Monthly Payment

Use this calculator to review principal and interest plus estimated taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and possible CDD fees for new construction homes in Central Florida.

Take the Right Next Step Before You Visit a Builder

Paul Michelotti helps Central Florida buyers compare communities, understand builder options, and secure independent representation before they register or tour.

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Schedule a Builder Strategy Call

Get buyer guidance for Orlando, Lake Nona, and nearby communities before you visit, register, or sign with a builder team.

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Tour New Homes With Paul

Walk model homes with experienced buyer representation so you can evaluate floor plans, upgrades, and community fit with confidence.

Explore New Homes

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Compare Builder Incentives

Review promotions, lot options, and upgrade tradeoffs with a client-focused advocate before making a fast decision at the sales office.

Compare Communities

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Review Communities Before Registering

Protect your options by narrowing communities and builder priorities with Paul Michelotti before your first visit or online registration.

Browse Lake Nona

Have Questions About a Central Florida New Build?

Connect with Paul Michelotti at Wemert Group Realty for guidance on builders, communities, pricing, and timing across Orlando, Lake Nona, and nearby Central Florida areas.

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