WHICH COMES FIRST

finding the land or the builder?

Building a home is often a new and different experience from purchasing an already existing home. The question of whether you start with a builder or start with the land is one that I talk through with clients on a regular basis, along with financing and how to select a plan. New construction is not the specialty of every agent; it comes with different milestones and a knowledge that varies from that of a purchase. I’m here to help guide you through the process of building a home - from finding the right piece of land to selecting a plan to closing on your newly built home.

How we can help you

I’ve experienced the home building process from every angle; from representing buyers, to guiding clients on selections, to representing builders, all the way to building my own home. You could say I’ve been around the block with building. I’ve also completed additional training in New Construction Fundamentals so I can help you go from Pinterest-planning your dream home to moving in.

We are a HBAR (home builders association of Richmond) member

THE SUNDAY HOMES’

Pillars of Building

Building a Home in Virginia With Realtor Jess Deleo Featuring overlook of mountains

THE LOCATION

We’ll enter the search phase to find the right lot, neighborhood or piece of land for building your home.

Building a Home in Virginia with Realtor Jess Deleo

THE BUILDER

As we search for the right lot we’ll also interview builders to find the right match for your style, budget, and timeline.

Work With Jess Deleo Realtor in Virginia to Building a Home featuring kitchen.

THE DESIGN

The next step is choosing your plans and your finishes (the part everyone loves!)

Building a Home in Virginia with Richmond Realtor Jess Deleo.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Once we have all the pieces in place with your land, your builder, and your plan we’ll begin tracking your build all the way to closing day by walking the project and tracking the phases.

WHY YOU NEED AN AGENT

who knows
new construction

The same way that you can represent yourself in court, you can represent yourself when you choose to work with a builder. Without the everyday exposure to the terms and procedures of the courtroom you would find it hard to successfully represent yourself. The same goes for representing yourself when it comes to building.

Without working knowledge of the building industry it can be difficult to protect yourself and ask the right questions. I’m here to help guide you through the major milestones of building a home, working with a builder, and making sure you have a smooth move. 

PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH

River City Custom Homes

Ryan Home’s

Stanley Martin

Main Street Homes

Mitchell Homes

Eagle Homes

HHHunt Homes

Balducci Builders

Biringer Homes

River City Custom Homes • Ryan Home’s • Stanley Martin • Main Street Homes • Mitchell Homes • Eagle Homes • HHHunt Homes • Balducci Builders • Biringer Homes •

Richmond Realtor Jess Deleo sits at a desk.

NOT READY TO CHAT JUST YET?

That’s okay - we get it, your time is precious. Download our building matrix to see if new construction is right for you.