What’s Included in a New Home: Standard Features vs. Upgrades

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Building a new home is an exciting time for our clients. It’s a chance to unleash your creativity and design the home of your dreams. One of the most common questions we get when we list new homes for sale is what all is included with the home? Is it filled with standard features or can you choose upgrades? Here’s the scoop! 

If you are looking for new homes for sale in El Paso, Palo Verde Homes can help. Call (915) 584-9090 today!

The Issue With Model Homes 

Model homes, much like the ones we build at Palo Verde Homes, are a great way for builders to showcase their products. You can walk through the home, inspect everything, and use the furnishings in the home to get ideas for yourself. 

However, the issue is that people never know what’s included when they walk through a model home. This is especially an issue when the builder has installed tens of thousands of dollars worth of upgrades in the home to make it look as great and modern as possible. 

Unfortunately, prospective buyers don’t always realize that these upgrades aren’t included in the standard home. Instead, they cost extra, which means the buyer may either have to blow their budget or buy a home without knowing what the standard features even are. 

What We Do at Palo Verde Homes 

At Palo Verde Homes, we understand this is a very real problem, and we’ve addressed it head-on. We do this through our It’s Included policy, which is to say that everything you see in our model homes is included unless otherwise stated. Rather than installing fancy upgrades in our model homes, we only use standard features so that you know exactly what you’re getting. Contact us to learn more! 

What Is Included in Our New Homes for Sale 

Here’s a quick rundown of all the things you’ll see in our model homes that are included when you purchase it. 

  • Appliances – Washer, dryer, refrigerator, oven, microwave, etc. 
  • Countertops – Granite, quartz, concrete, etc. 
  • Flooring – Hardwood, bamboo, vinyl, etc. 
  • Any window coverings and curtains 
  • Plumbing fixtures – Sinks, faucets, tubs, toilets, etc. 
  • Mechanicals – Furnace, water heater, air conditioner, water softener, etc. 

Things That are NOT Included in Our Model Homes 

While we pride ourselves in not showing things that aren’t included in our model homes, we understand the power of staging. As such, there will always be a few decor and furniture items that don’t come with the home when you purchase it. However, these items are fully disclosed so that you’re well aware of what you’re getting and not getting. In general, however, here are a few things that are NOT included when you buy our new homes for sale

  • Furniture – Couches, recliners, tables, chairs, etc. 
  • Small electronics – TVs, computers, laptops, speakers, etc. 
  • Security features – Cameras, audio equipment, etc. (Available for installation upon request!) 

The Best New Homes for Sale in El Paso 

If you want to invest in one of the best new homes for sale in El Paso, call Palo Verde Homes at (915) 584-9090. From model homes to custom construction, we can do it all!

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