Buying New Construction in Charleston? The Builder's Agent Works for the Builder.
Builder contracts are heavily written in the builder's favor. Emily Torres reviews new construction contracts and negotiates upgrades, rate buydowns, and closing cost contributions — at no cost to you.
The Builder's On-Site Agent Is Not Your Agent
If you walk into a builder's model home and sign with their on-site sales agent, you have representation from someone whose job is to sell you that builder's homes at that builder's price. That's not your agent.
Coastal Realty Group can represent you as a buyer's agent in new construction without costing you anything extra — builders typically pay buyer's agent commissions as part of their marketing budget. You get someone reviewing the contract for you instead of for them.
Emily Torres handles new construction because she has relationships with local builders and knows which ones negotiate and which ones don't, which upgrade packages are worth the premium and which ones you can do cheaper after closing, and what closing cost contributions are realistic to ask for in the current market.
She's reviewed builder contracts for clients with Lennar, DR Horton, Pulte, Toll Brothers, and several regional Charleston builders. The contracts are not terrible, but they contain clauses that favor the builder — especially around construction delays, specification changes, and warranty terms. Having someone read it with you is worth it.
Active New Construction Communities We Follow
Nexton — Summerville
Master-planned community with townhomes, single-family, and custom lots. Price range $400K–$800K. HOA includes fiber internet, trail system, pool. Emily has worked with multiple buyers here and knows the community inside out.
Cane Bay — Summerville
One of the largest master-planned communities in the country. Price range $280K–$550K. Multiple builders active. DD2 school district. Strong first-time buyer presence.
Carolina Park — Mount Pleasant
New construction available in one of Mount Pleasant's newer planned communities. Close to Wando High School. Price range $600K–$1.2M. Limited inventory.
Thinking About New Construction?
Talk to Emily before you walk into any model home. Free consultation — she'll tell you what to look for and what to negotiate.