Build Smart Utah

A buyer's agent on your side at the sales office.

The builder's rep works for the builder. Landon works for you.

  1. Shortlist

    Communities that fit your budget and timing

  2. Negotiate

    Price, upgrades, lot and lender offers

  3. Walk you to keys

    Contract, inspections, final walkthrough

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With an agent vs. without

 With LandonOn your own
Contract review & red-flag alerts
Negotiation leverage on price/upgrades
Pre-drywall & final inspection guidance
Access to unpublished incentives
Independent advice (not builder sales)
Design center upgrade strategy
Lender incentive package comparison
Warranty claim guidance
Visit model homes freely

Questions

See the full 6-phase roadmap

  1. Discovery & Strategy · Week 1

    • Free 30-minute needs assessment (phone or video)
    • Define your budget range, must-haves, and deal-breakers
    • Map your commute radius and priority cities
    • Set realistic timeline expectations
    • Register you as a represented buyer (protects your rights)

  2. Education & Orientation · Week 1–2

    • Explain how new construction contracts differ from resale
    • Walk through builder warranty programs and coverage limits
    • Decode the design center process before you spend a dollar
    • Identify which upgrades add resale value vs. personal taste
    • Explain lender incentive packages and how to compare them fairly

  3. Community & Builder Search · Week 1–3

    • Tour active Utah builders and communities that fit your criteria
    • Compare floor plans, lot sizes, and included features side-by-side
    • Review spec homes with immediate move-in potential
    • Evaluate builder reputation, trade quality, and completion rates
    • Filter live incentives — rate buydowns, upgrade credits, price cuts

  4. Negotiation & Contract · Week 2–4

    • Negotiate lot premiums, upgrades, and closing cost assistance
    • Request rate buydown packages and compare total cost of ownership
    • Review the purchase agreement for builder-favorable clauses
    • Advise on earnest money, contingencies, and cancellation rights
    • Coordinate with your lender for best combined incentive package

  5. Construction & Milestones · Months 1–9

    • Pre-drywall walkthrough to catch framing and mechanical issues early
    • Recommend an independent third-party home inspector (optional)
    • Track construction milestones and communicate builder updates
    • Document any punch list items before they get covered up
    • Attend all builder-scheduled walkthrough appointments with you

  6. Closing & Beyond · Final 2 weeks + ongoing

    • Final walkthrough and punch list review before closing
    • Closing day coordination — title, lender, and builder
    • Warranty walk and first-year service request guidance
    • Referrals for trusted inspectors, contractors, and service pros
    • Annual check-in — your resource for life as a homeowner