The complete price
Separate the base price, lot premium, options, upgrades, and any other charges. Ask which features in the model are included in this particular home.
Buying new construction in Greenville, SC
New home. Read the details.
The model home shows you what you could live in. The price sheet, lot plan, and contract tell you what you’re actually buying. Haven’t been to the sales office yet? Text me the builder first.
Talk before the first visit.
Text me the builder and community before you register online or walk into the sales office. Every builder has its own rules about when and how your agent gets registered, so I’ll check with them first instead of making a promise after the visit.
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Already been through the model? Tell me what happened and what you signed. Let’s find out what’s still possible. Before you commit, make sure you understand who represents whom, the services you’re agreeing to, and any compensation arrangements.
A beautiful model is a good reason to look closer. It’s not the whole decision.
Six things to put in writing.
Bring the community, floor plan, and lot number. These are the details I want beside the advertised price.
The actual contract
Get the proposed agreement and addenda. Have your attorney explain deposit refundability, cancellation rights, delays, substitutions, and dispute terms before you sign.
The incentive math
Ask what the incentive requires and when it expires. Compare written lender offers, including rates, points, fees, cash to close, and any temporary payment reduction.
The land around you
Ask for the lot plan, easements, drainage information, and future-phase plans. Check the relevant planning office. An open field today isn’t a promise about what stays behind you.
Inspection access
Ask whether you may hire an independent inspector, which stages can be inspected, and how to arrange access. Get notice deadlines and the process for addressing findings in writing.
The finish and follow-through
Clarify the walk-through, unfinished-item list, closing requirements, and warranty process. Ask what’s covered, for how long, and how to report a problem after moving in.
Who’s building
Examples of active new-construction communities, as of October 2026.
These are examples of builders and communities with new homes in Greenville MLS around Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Piedmont, and nearby. It isn’t a complete list, and what’s available changes week to week. Send me the community you’re looking at before your first visit and I’ll tell you what I know about it.
DRB Homes
Barton Hollow (Fountain Inn) · Hinson Farm (Fountain Inn) · Saluda Crossing (Piedmont) · Anna’s Pointe · Gresham Station
Lennar
Stoneledge Cottages (Fountain Inn) · Bridgeway (Fountain Inn) · Woodmont Springs (Piedmont) · Westglen (Williamston)
D.R. Horton
Durbin Meadows (Fountain Inn) · Cedar Gap (Fountain Inn) · Village Grove · River Trace
Ryan Homes
Baxter Village (Piedmont)
Stanley Martin
Fairview Terrace (Simpsonville)
Eastwood Homes
Fairview Village (Simpsonville) · Bellevue · Riverbrooke
Smith Douglas
Anna’s Ridge (Simpsonville) · Townes at Copper Hill (Powdersville)
Dream Finders Homes
Reedy Creek Estates (Fountain Inn) · The Settlement
Grace Home Builders
Megan Manor (Piedmont)
Peak Point Homes
Hammett St (Piedmont)
Builder not listed
Canterbrook Farms (Fountain Inn)
Source: Greenville MLS (GGAR) via Paragon, new-construction search run October 12, 2026. Examples only, not a complete list. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
New construction south of Greenville and in Piedmont.
Which office handles zoning for a new home depends on whether the lot is inside a city, and which county it’s in.
Start with the city or the county.
Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Fountain Inn each handle zoning and new development inside their own city limits. In unincorporated Greenville County, it’s the County’s Planning Department.
Find the county line first.
Piedmont crosses the Greenville–Anderson county line, and Anderson County adopts zoning precinct by precinct, so a lot on the Anderson side may not be zoned at all. My Piedmont guide has the records for each side.
Planning links checked September 26, 2026.
Check the paperwork, then the sources.
These explain what to ask. Your own contract and written offers have the answers.
Deposits and builder lenders
The CFPB discusses additional considerations for homes that are not yet built, including upfront deposits and associated lenders. Work through the terms before handing over money.
CFPB: finding the right homeCompare the whole loan offer
Ask lenders for comparable Loan Estimates. Work through the payment, closing costs, and longer-term costs alongside any builder incentive.
CFPB: choosing a loan offerKnow what happens after closing
Read the written warranty, exclusions, deadlines, and claims process. A warranty doesn’t answer every question about condition or replace an inspection plan.
FTC: warranties for new homesLook past the sales map
Find the responsible city or county office. Greenville County publishes rezoning requests; inside a municipality, ask its planning staff which records to review.
Sources checked September 13, 2026. The linked offices and organizations have the current details. Check property facts and your purchase terms with the office or professional who handles them.
Common questions before you sign with a builder.
Send me yours with the builder and community name.
Do I need to register my agent on my first visit?
Yes, in most cases. Many builders only let you bring your own agent if the agent is registered on your very first visit or contact with the sales office, and some ask the agent to come with you. Before you walk into a model home, fill out a guest card, or call the sales office, text me the builder and community so I can register as your agent. Ask the builder to put their agent-registration policy in writing.
Do I have to use the builder’s lender?
Ask for the financing conditions and any incentive requirements in writing. Compare the affiliated lender’s offer with another lender’s offer, and have your attorney review any contract language you do not understand before you agree.
Does a new home still need an inspection?
I’d get one. New doesn’t mean flawless, and an inspector you hire works for you. Ask the builder about access, timing, and how findings get handled, and get those answers in writing before you count on them.
Will a lot premium make the home worth more later?
I wouldn’t assume you’ll get it back when you sell. Decide what that lot is worth to your own use of the home, and compare its position, slope, surroundings, and restrictions with other available lots.
Can the closing date change?
It can. Read how the contract handles the completion date and delays. Ask what happens to your rate lock, deposit, and move arrangements if dates change. Leave room for temporary housing or storage just in case.
What should I send you before visiting?
The builder, community, floor plan, lot number if you have one, and your timing. Include the advertisement or incentive that caught your eye, plus anything you’ve already signed.
Send me the builder and the lot.
We’ll look at what’s included, what needs another question, and what the move would require.
Prefer to write it out? Tell me what you’re considering.Want to see what’s for sale in the Upstate right now? Text me your price range and must-haves, and I’ll set up a live MLS search that updates as new homes come on.
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I’m Geoff Bey, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Greenville Upstate and a Navy veteran.
“Working with him was the best decision we made as first-time home buyers.”