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New Home Buying Guide

Enjoy Yourself
You’ll soon learn that there’s nothing in the world like the satisfaction that comes from owning a brand new home. At Garland Griffin Homes, we ensure that our homes are built with outstanding workmanship and attention to detail. After all, this is a big investment (quite possibly the largest you’ll ever make) and you deserve nothing less than the best. Take the time to enjoy the home buying process - This is a big moment!

Where do you want to live?
Location is perhaps the most important aspect of new home buying. Before you purchase a home, be sure to familiarize yourself with the neighborhood. How far will you have to travel to get to shopping and transportation? Will your new home be in a good school district? Will there be entertainment and recreational facilities nearby (movie theaters, restaurants and health clubs)? It’s important to take all of these factors into account when deciding where to buy.

Find the Company That’s Right for You
In order to find the home that’s best for you, you must first find a company that you’re comfortable working with. At Garland Griffin Homes, we understand that buying a new home is a profound experience. It’s of the utmost importance for you to feel at ease with your new purchase, and with the people who will guide you through the home buying process That’s why we go to great lengths to make sure that you are always treated with respect and courtesy. Our sales staff is helpful and friendly, as are our construction supervisors and customer service representatives. At Garland Griffin Homes, you’ll never feel left out of the process, and you can rest assured that any questions you have will be answered promptly and accurately

How to Find the Right Plan
Your new home consultant will guide you through a comprehensive selection of designs to find one to best fit your lifestyle. Our designs give you the flexibility to choose optional rooms, fireplaces, front porches, balconies, and more. Floor plans can be customized for a fee to meet your specific needs.
There is not always one perfect plan for every buyer. That is why at Garland Griffin Homes we take the time to listen to your needs and than try to find you a house plan that best fits your requirements.

Choose a home site
Once you have chosen your plan, the next step is to decide on a home site. A sales consultant will go over the community plat map with you to point out the available sites and their specific features. Be sure to visit the home site prior to purchasing to make sure it's the one for you.

Secure the home with a contract and check
The next step involves signing an agreement and securing it with a deposit. The sales consultant will walk you through every detail of the agreement to ensure that you understand it.

Make your personal selections
Garland Griffin Homes will customize your home to fit your lifestyle needs. We want your home to be as distinct and individual as you are. You will be guided through your selections by our full time selection coordinator. Your selections must be made within a specified time period once your contract has been accepted.

Watch your Garland Griffin Home become a reality
Once your selections are finalized and changes to your plan have been completed, the construction process begins. Our superintendents and city building inspectors continually inspect your home for sound and proper building methods. Minor problems and adjustments are handled routinely during the final stages of construction. When the building of your home is complete, it will have passed multiple inspections before it is presented to you.

Move in
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! After closing you will receive a detailed warranty booklet explaining our warranty procedures and policies, as well as information on caring for your new Garland Griffin Home. Our Warranty team is here for you to answer any question you may have or concerns about your new home. That is how easy it is to purchase a new home with Garland Griffin Homes.