What To Expect When Buying a Toll Brothers New Construction Home

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Toll Brothers New Construction Home Buying Process

Toll Brothers once prided themselves on their customized buying process by fitting each buyer’s unique style and forming personal relationships with all their customers. That's not the case anymore, they have gone the way of a production builder, a bit more high end, but nonetheless, not a custom builder. Working through a new build is complex and having the right advice along the way really helps. Below are a few links to help you get started. 

Find out what to expect the first 60 days when buying a Toll Brothers Home

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Bidding on a Toll Brothers Home: Arden

Questions to Ask at the Model Home

Buying a Toll Brothers new construction home is a very exciting process! Starting with choosing your lot, submitting your deposit, all the way through your design studio meetings, inspections and final walk through - your New Construction Realtor will be there for you!

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE TOLL BROTHERS NEW CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

1. The buyer's custom changes will be submitted to Toll Brothers. These typically have a slow turnaround, so expect 15-30 days for a response/price on these.
2. The behind the scenes preparation to begin the build will begun as soon as you are officially "under contract" . This will take about 3-4 months.
3. First step for the build preparation is for the home to be sited on the lot/plot plan created and permits turned into the county. *If you go under contract for your new construction home during December or January, it may not be until Early Spring for the dig and build to begin. 
4. Meet the team: When Toll Brothers is ready to break ground on your new home your assigned sales associate will set an appointment for you to meet with the construction team to go over the construction process of your home.  During this time you can also expect to review the options you have included in your home and your site plan.
5. Pre-Drywall Meeting:  Sales will contact the buyer to set a time with the construction management team to walk the home prior to drywall going up in the home. This is the time to review the placement of your electrical, structured wiring, and plumbing locations. *During this time we (as your Realtor) typically recommend a pre-inspection and will help guide you through coordinating this process.
6. Pre-Settlement Orientations and Settlement:  Sales will contact the buyer to set the dates for the 1^st and 2^nd orientations and settlement date and time.

Other notes from the builder once you are under contract will be....

• Information on who will be your main point of contact until the home begins construction, their availability and how to reach them directly.

• A note stating that no changes are able to be made to any options selected at contract. A this time they are already processing the selections made and submitting for permits and the site plan. Also, there will be no additions to options other than those offered at the Design Studio and the electrical meetings. 

One differentiator between Toll Brothers and other builders is their "unique and comprehensive two-step pre-settlement orientation program". Here's what you can expect when buying new construction with Toll Brothers:

• Step 1: Work with your designated construction manager to walk through a 360-item checklist which will ensure the quality and satisfaction of your new home. 
• Step 2: The very next week, you'll tour your home and review touch-up work that was completed after the first assessment.

During settlement, you will be provided with a warranty request form which ensures any future warranty work is noted and corrected. Toll Brothers always surveys all buyers after move-in and utilizes their feedback for future design modifications. After moving into your new home you can log into your "My Toll Home" portal to add more personalized options and report warranty issues. This portal is also available during the new construction process to keep up with checkpoints and updates with photos! 

Toll Brothers Communities in Virginia

With many Virginia Toll Brothers communities, they have unique options for every homebuyer. We’ve chosen a few standout communities as examples. 

Arden: Great Falls, VA

The upscale Arden community features new luxury single-family homes on tree-filled quarter-acre to over an acre lots. A Toll Brothers Arden custom-built home is truly contemporary deluxe family living. Options include entry openings leading to two-story foyers with beautiful views of open staircases along with formal dining rooms and great rooms. Incredible gourmet kitchens feature large center islands that overlook the great room featuring a fireplace and private stairs to the second floor. With 3-car, side loaded garages, spacious bedrooms, exquisite flooring, and top of the line finishes along with hiking trails and a large community pond living in Arden is a dream come true. 

Read the full article on this community here

Commonwealth Place at Westfields-The Braddock: Chantilly, VA

Situated in a prime location within walking distance to many shopping and dining choices, The Braddock Collection at Commonwealth Place is a stylish townhome community. With easy access from Routes 28,50,267, I66 and Dulles International Airport Commonwealth Place at Westfields is ideal for the active commuter. Plush townhomes offer expansive 10-feet ceilings, open living spaces with fourth-floor lofts, rooftop terraces, and hardwood floors throughout the home. Stunning master bedrooms are highlighted by large walk-in closets and substantially sized additional bedrooms include a private bath and access to a fully-covered Juliet balcony. 

Read the full article on this community here

Loudoun Valley-The Carlisle: Ashburn, VA

Loudoun Valley integrates the appeal of country living with opulent resort-style amenities in their elegant townhome-style condominiums. A modern fitness center, a lavish clubhouse, and miles of hiking trails are available to homeowners just steps from their front door. Conveniently located near attractions such as The Boro, Tysons Corner Center, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts the upscale community has everything homeowners need within minutes from home. Amenities include a playground, pool, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The custom-built townhomes include inviting foyers opening into sizeable living rooms and dining rooms. Gourmet kitchens include large center islands and abundant counter and cabinet space. Enormous walk-in closets and private covered deck access are just some of the options homebuyers can choose from. 

Read the full article on this community here

Start from scratch and choose all the details for your custom-built home from the ground up. With a numerous array of customized home designs and over 500 additional options, Toll Brothers easily helps you personalize your dream home. 

If you are considering buying a new construction home from Toll Brothers or any other home builder in the DC metropolitan area, contact Khalil El-Ghoul before you meet with the builder and visit the community. Working with a Buyer’s Agent to help with your new construction build will save you a ton of money. Your agent has relationships with these builders that help throughout upgrade negotiations and closing. Having a Buyer’s Agent represent you in a New Construction home buying process is key to saving money and protecting your interests.