Courtney Bentley
Build With Confidence
Your Guide to New Construction in Las Vegas
Buying new construction isn’t like buying a resale home — and most builders’ sales offices represent the builder, not you. I represent buyers navigating new-build communities across Las Vegas, bringing honest insight into builder reputations, lot selection, upgrade value, and where the best long-term equity actually lives.
As part of IS Luxury, I stay ahead of what’s breaking ground across Southern Nevada — from master-planned communities to custom luxury builds — so you get strategic guidance from site walk to final walkthrough, with someone looking out for your interests at every stage.
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164 Augusta Street, Henderson, NV 89074
7 Beds / 3 | 4 Baths / 9,665 SqFt
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The builder's sales representative works for the builder, not for you. Having your own agent means someone is reviewing the contract, negotiating upgrades, and watching out for your interests throughout the process — often at no extra cost to you, since the builder typically pays the buyer's agent commission.
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In most cases, no. Builders typically factor buyer's agent commission into their marketing budget, so using an agent generally doesn't add to your purchase price — but going without one means giving up representation for free.
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New construction involves builder contracts (rather than standard resale contracts), structured payment and deposit schedules, and a construction timeline instead of an immediate closing. There's also more flexibility in personalization, but less room to negotiate price the way you might with a resale listing.
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Timelines vary by builder and community, but new builds in Las Vegas typically take anywhere from 5 to 12 months from contract to closing, depending on the stage of construction and any permitting or supply delays.
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Structural upgrades made during construction — like extended patios, additional square footage, or electrical/plumbing changes — are typically worth prioritizing, since they're expensive or impossible to add later. Cosmetic upgrades like light fixtures or paint are often better and cheaper to handle after closing.
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Builders are often less flexible on price than resale sellers, but there's frequently room to negotiate on closing cost credits, upgrade allowances, or lot premiums — especially toward the end of a sales phase or fiscal quarter.
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Check that all contracted features and upgrades are installed correctly, test all appliances, fixtures, and systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), and inspect for any cosmetic damage or incomplete work. I attend walkthroughs with my clients to help flag issues before they become closing-day problems.