Dear Zak, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to let you know that you are amazing and doing a phenomenal job! Keep up the great work! 😊
Zak my man! Thanks for your amazing videos, they helped me go through the steps of buying my first home (new construction!). My home will be ready in May of this year and I am going to refer to these vids as I get closer to move in. Thank you for being so wonderful and helpful.
What a bummer going into buying my first new build home and the builder never let me go onto the property while it was being built and also I had to close before even doing a walk through in the home due to policy
I just did initial walkthrough today. They had multiple people inside painting, tarps on the carpet, paper all over the tile, the master tub wasn't installed, the trim wasn't done, we had cracked tiles, none of the bathrooms had mirrors or medicine cabinets, stucco that needed to be painted, dishwasher not installed, and more. They told us we were not allowed to do a blue tape. We walked away and declined to sign their version of items to complete because the document essentially said we agree to the current condition of everything that is not on the list. We are suppose to close in 7 days
Wow thats a lot. Hopefully it all gets worked out. Ive seen builders accomplish a lot in 7 days but that sounds like a little much. Hopefully it all gets clarified. Be sure you have your third party inspection done as well so you have that documentation
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate Yes, luckily the inspector goes in on Monday. My real estate agent (who is my mom), said it was the worst walk through she's ever seen. We'll see how this goes I guess.
We had a blue tape walkthrough today with Meritage and luckily had our third party inspection yesterday and brought those items in today. We have holes in our roof, irrigation not working properly and drainage concerns we addressed today with them. Regarding the roof, how do we ensure this is fixed before the final walkthrough? I don't want to take their word for it, nor want pictures for proof but would prefer that after the fix, the roof is re-inspected by professionals w/ their report. Have you had experience with this or what do you recommend to ensure this is fully addressed before close? I feel this tem, along with the others I mentioned, are some that we would not like to sign off on a "we owe you" deal.
Good thing you had the third party done. On the bigger issues I would say ask them if you can have your own inspection done on the roof and other places. You can either bring back your general inspector or see if they will let you get your own roofer on the roof before closing, not to do the work but to just check it. Those types of things are very case by case. I would be firm in your asking but do not be a jerk about it if that makes sense. Continue to share your concerns with the sales rep and the builder. They want the home to close just as much as you do so find the balance of pushing. Worst case scenario you could seek an attorney. They may try and push it to warranty. Wishing you the best of luck, Hopefully it gets resolved before it is time to close>.
Some builders have different policies. They may just want the buyers their so the can focus on whats going on. When that happens here with my clients I just show up at the beginning or end and make an intro duction and respect their wishes. I will also walk a home before hand with a client to make sure they are prepared for their walkthrough if i wont be aprt of it.
Call it whatever you want I suppose. Just know I grew up in a middle class family…. So I know what it means to have a fire alarm chirp and I’m trying my best to be unburdened by what has been 😂😂
I was interested in this but way too much constant B roll video. B roll video is terrible and in general insults peoples intelligence. I need to see someone trying to open a door handle?
Im sorry about the broll situation. If you have questions or want to talk it through without the broll gettin in the way feel free to send me an email at zak.schmidt@exprealty.com
Oh you poor thing! Too much b-roll? Concentration is that bad, huh? Maybe take your own advice and don’t insult people, especially those who are considerably more knowledgeable than you.
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Dear Zak, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to let you know that you are amazing and doing a phenomenal job! Keep up the great work! 😊
Thanks Greg, appreciate the kind words. thanks for hanging out
As a real estate investor, I've been through this process, and your tips are super helpful for everyone, not just new homebuyers.
Zak, blue tape that smoke alarm!
We def did. Of course when one goes off they all do. and It never happens at a convenient time!
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate lol tru
Thanks for this Zak- my walk is today!! You’ve help substainally🤌🏾
Did my inspection yesterday. Doing the orientation soon. Great video!
Great video! Very clear and concise with great editing. I will re-watch before my walk-through in a couple of weeks.
Awesome.Best of luck. Which builder did you decide on and why?
Zak my man! Thanks for your amazing videos, they helped me go through the steps of buying my first home (new construction!). My home will be ready in May of this year and I am going to refer to these vids as I get closer to move in. Thank you for being so wonderful and helpful.
That is awesome! Glad I can be helpful. Best of luck! Here to help any way I can
Thanks Zak. inspecting my house tomorrow morning. thanks for the tips!
What a bummer going into buying my first new build home and the builder never let me go onto the property while it was being built and also I had to close before even doing a walk through in the home due to policy
Awesome breakdown! I wish we had seen this before our purchase.
Hey Zak! Love this! I did the same video title for my channel. Love that you focused on new construction homes like me!
Great video, Zak! Thanks!
Thank you Zack! First time buyer and I just bought my blue tape, ready for inspection this week! #armed 😂
Best of luck! Hope you enjoy that new home!
How did it go!?
Can you please talk about Pecan Square vs Justin TX master planned communities?
I just did initial walkthrough today. They had multiple people inside painting, tarps on the carpet, paper all over the tile, the master tub wasn't installed, the trim wasn't done, we had cracked tiles, none of the bathrooms had mirrors or medicine cabinets, stucco that needed to be painted, dishwasher not installed, and more. They told us we were not allowed to do a blue tape. We walked away and declined to sign their version of items to complete because the document essentially said we agree to the current condition of everything that is not on the list. We are suppose to close in 7 days
Wow thats a lot. Hopefully it all gets worked out. Ive seen builders accomplish a lot in 7 days but that sounds like a little much. Hopefully it all gets clarified. Be sure you have your third party inspection done as well so you have that documentation
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate Yes, luckily the inspector goes in on Monday. My real estate agent (who is my mom), said it was the worst walk through she's ever seen. We'll see how this goes I guess.
Hi.. I close in 4 days and my blue tape walkthrough on my new build is scheduled for today..
Awesome. Good luck, hopefully only minor things that can be taken care of before closing
@@zakschmidt-DallasTXrealestate nope. They moved it to the 26th after what we found yesterday.. lol
Is watering a house’s foundation a Texas thing?
yes! it gets very dry in some areas lol
Are wood boards on the fence fair game? Have a walkthrough coming up in a few days. Driving past the new construction I can see some cracked boards..
depends on the builder and how bad they are, doesnt hurt to ask thats for sure.
We had a blue tape walkthrough today with Meritage and luckily had our third party inspection yesterday and brought those items in today. We have holes in our roof, irrigation not working properly and drainage concerns we addressed today with them. Regarding the roof, how do we ensure this is fixed before the final walkthrough? I don't want to take their word for it, nor want pictures for proof but would prefer that after the fix, the roof is re-inspected by professionals w/ their report. Have you had experience with this or what do you recommend to ensure this is fully addressed before close? I feel this tem, along with the others I mentioned, are some that we would not like to sign off on a "we owe you" deal.
Good thing you had the third party done. On the bigger issues I would say ask them if you can have your own inspection done on the roof and other places. You can either bring back your general inspector or see if they will let you get your own roofer on the roof before closing, not to do the work but to just check it. Those types of things are very case by case. I would be firm in your asking but do not be a jerk about it if that makes sense. Continue to share your concerns with the sales rep and the builder. They want the home to close just as much as you do so find the balance of pushing. Worst case scenario you could seek an attorney. They may try and push it to warranty. Wishing you the best of luck, Hopefully it gets resolved before it is time to close>.
Do you know why the builder wont let buyer's agent to come to the blue tape walk through? I dont understand.
Some builders have different policies. They may just want the buyers their so the can focus on whats going on. When that happens here with my clients I just show up at the beginning or end and make an intro duction and respect their wishes. I will also walk a home before hand with a client to make sure they are prepared for their walkthrough if i wont be aprt of it.
I think the fire alarm chirp is probably some form of cultural appropriation. 😂
Call it whatever you want I suppose. Just know I grew up in a middle class family…. So I know what it means to have a fire alarm chirp and I’m trying my best to be unburdened by what has been 😂😂
No one know what a quarter round is
Everyone has google and chat gpt
I was interested in this but way too much constant B roll video. B roll video is terrible and in general insults peoples intelligence. I need to see someone trying to open a door handle?
Im sorry about the broll situation. If you have questions or want to talk it through without the broll gettin in the way feel free to send me an email at zak.schmidt@exprealty.com
Oh you poor thing! Too much b-roll? Concentration is that bad, huh? Maybe take your own advice and don’t insult people, especially those who are considerably more knowledgeable than you.