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Tiki Williams Realtor® · New Construction Specialist
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Don't sign a builder contract until you've reviewed these 83 things.

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83 Steps
North Houston Edition
New Construction Buyer's Checklist
By Tiki Williams, Realtor® · United Real Estate
Phase 1 · Financial Readiness
Reviewed credit score (680+ ideal)
Saved down payment + reserves
Budgeted 10–15% for upgrades
Confirmed debt-to-income ratio
Phase 2 · Choose Builder Type
Visited 2–3 model homes
Reviewed design center pricing
Confirmed HOA fees & restrictions
83 Total Steps Page 1 of 12
What's Inside

Six phases. Eighty-three steps. Zero guesswork.

Every stage of your new construction journey, mapped out the way I'd walk a client through it.

01 · 12 items
Are You Ready?
Financial readiness, lifestyle fit, timeline expectations. The honest gut-check before you start touring.
02 · 19 items
Builder Type & Community
Production vs. semi-custom vs. custom — the right questions to ask before you fall in love with a model home.
03 · 10 items
Financing & Pre-Approval
Why the builder's preferred lender isn't always the best deal — and what a construction loan really costs.
04 · 17 items
Contract & Design Selections
The fine print most buyers skip. Escalation clauses, warranties, and which upgrades actually pay you back.
05 · 14 items
During the Build
Site visits, milestone walkthroughs, and the one inspection most buyers don't know they should be paying for.
06 · 11 items
Closing Day & Move-In
Final walkthrough red flags, the 11-month warranty inspection, and what to do before you sign anything.
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Tiki Williams Realtor® · United Real Estate — Houston I'm a new construction specialist serving the North Houston corridor — Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, Willis, and New Caney. I represent buyers exclusively. The builder's sales rep works for the builder. I work for you. This checklist is everything I wish every new construction buyer knew before they signed anything.