| Model homes have proven to be a great selling tool. | | | | homes. They do this through a lease-back agreement |
| The builder saves money by using the same blueprints | | | | which allows both the investor and builder to make a |
| over and over. They buyer gets the opportunity to see | | | | little money. They purchase the model home before it |
| what the home will look like completed before it is built. | | | | is built and cover the cost of the building. The investor |
| Most model homes are really nice. They often contain | | | | then leases the home back to the builder to use as a |
| the upgrades that showcase the builder's work. But | | | | model. When the builder has sold all the homes in the |
| model homes are not just for being toured, many | | | | development, the investor sells the unit for a profit. Not |
| people are lining up to buy the actual model. | | | | only does the investor get the sale price, but months |
| Model homes are perfect for buyers who want the | | | | and months of lease payments as well. |
| entire package with little fuss and shopping. For | | | | Model homes are great investment properties |
| example, a family without a lot of furniture that lives in | | | | because it is evident that they will be kept in pristine |
| a small apartment might really want an already | | | | conditions as a showcase of the homes in the |
| furnished and complete home. The model home saves | | | | development. Some builders like the lease-back |
| the family the trouble of shopping for furnishings and | | | | situation, while others hold on to them to sell |
| decor. | | | | themselves. Couples looking to purchase second or |
| Many buyers want the benefits of a new home, but | | | | vacation homes find the model home very appealing. |
| they do not have the months to build and make | | | | Many don't want to have to furnish a second home. |
| choices. They simply want to purchase a new home | | | | But when given the opportunity to buy a home |
| and move right in. The buyer knows exactly what he | | | | complete with linens and dishes, they jump at the |
| is buying with a model -- he sees the lot, the | | | | chance. |
| neighborhood and the home. It has become | | | | While model homes aren't perfect for every buyer, |
| increasingly difficult to find model homes to purchase. | | | | they are great for flexible buyers who are planning |
| Models have become less of a selling tool for builders, | | | | ahead. They offer a great opportunity to those |
| due to increases in construction costs. Combined with | | | | wanting a new home without the wait. Model homes |
| an increased demand for models, you will find that | | | | are no longer just for making decisions for new |
| they go very fast. If you want to purchase a model, | | | | homes. They offer the chance to purchase a new |
| you often have to jump quickly. | | | | home, without having to imagine the home while it is |
| Real estate investors have taken advantage of model | | | | being built. You see exactly what you are buying. |