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First-Time Buyer Hub

Your first home, built your way.

Greg's buyer practice focuses on new-construction homes across Metro Atlanta. That means fixed pricing, builder incentives, and a warranty, with an experienced agent protecting your interests from contract to closing.

Why New Construction

A smart first home for a first-time buyer.

For first-time buyers, new construction removes a lot of the guesswork: the price is set, the home is under warranty, and nothing has been lived in before.

Builder Warranty

New homes typically come with a structural warranty and coverage on major systems, so your first years are protected.

Modern Efficiency

New construction meets current energy codes, which usually means lower utility bills and fewer surprise repairs.

Make It Yours

Choose finishes, layouts, and upgrades during the build instead of inheriting someone else’s renovation.

Builder Incentives

Many Metro Atlanta builders offer closing-cost assistance, rate buy-downs, or included upgrades to qualified buyers.

The Process

Five steps from pre-approval to keys.

01

Get Pre-Approved

Know your number before you look. Greg connects you with lenders who understand the Metro Atlanta market and builder financing.

02

Choose Your Community

From South Fulton to the west metro, Greg helps you compare new-construction communities by price, builder, timeline, and location.

03

Negotiate the Contract

Builders set prices, so the negotiation is about incentives, upgrades, closing costs, and rate buy-downs. Greg protects your interests in every clause.

04

Follow the Build

Pre-drywall inspections, construction milestones, and a thorough final walkthrough before closing. You know what is happening at every stage.

05

Close with Confidence

Final inspections, paperwork, and keys. Greg is at the closing table with you, making sure everything matches the contract.

Your Advocate

Why work with Greg on a new build?

The builder's sales team represents the builder. Greg represents you. He negotiates incentives, reviews every contract clause, coordinates inspections, and makes sure the home you close on matches the home you contracted.

In most new-construction transactions, the agent is compensated by the builder, so Greg's advocacy costs you nothing extra. His team specializes in working with new-construction buyers in state and relocating to Metro Atlanta, with a focus on the South Fulton market.

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Buyer FAQ

Quick answers for first-time buyers.

  • Pre-approval first. Know your number before you visit a single community.
  • Incentives are negotiable. Closing costs, rate buy-downs, and upgrades are all on the table.
  • Inspect the build. Pre-drywall and final walkthrough inspections protect you.
  • It costs you nothing extra. Greg is compensated by the builder in most transactions.
Read the full buyer FAQ