6 New Construction Upgrades You Should AVOID

Are you looking to upgrade your home but don't know where to start? Check out this video for 6 new construction upgrades you should AVOID!

In this video, we're going to talk about some of the newest construction upgrades that are on the market and how to avoid them. We'll cover things like energy-efficient windows and doors, strategic roofing decisions, and more. By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of the different types of construction upgrades available and which ones are best for you.

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KAORI NAGAO
Las Vegas Lifestyle Specialist
Global Real Estate Advisor
Las Vegas Sotheby's International Realty
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ABOUT ME:

Originally from Yokohama, Japan, I am a wife, a mother of two daughters, and a mother of a mini-Golden doodle dog. I’m a passionate entrepreneur, and besides my career in the real estate industry, I own two local restaurants in Southern Highlands.

I attended an international school from an early age and moved to Southern California at the age of 18. I attended the University of California, Riverside and Los Angeles with a degree in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship.

Having lived in Las Vegas for the last 17 years, I am so familiar with the city of Las Vegas that
I call myself a Las Vegas lifestyle specialist.

I offer buying, selling and investing services in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, USA.

My goal is to help you build wealth through real estate.

I’m focusing on family relocation to Las Vegas and investors looking to build wealth through real estate.

I am very excited to work for Sotheby’s, a global company with offices in 78 countries including Japan.

I want you to know that I can help you internationally, not just US real estate services.

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[JazzysStyle]

Very helpful. My advice is if you can get your design appt split into 2 days. I did each visit 1 week apart. It allowed me time to literally google the prices and go to lowes and home depot to see if i was being overcharged and they sold the same appliances and etc. I had time to think everything over and was very happy with my final decision. I was able to get quotes to see what was cheaper to do myself and what would be more expensive.

Some things at the design center were cheaper like upgrading the stove cooktop w/ larger venthood to 36in - saw it at lowes and they were 50% cheaper plus the cabinets below would match width of the cooktop.upgrading the front door, stairway railing, and etc.

But they overcharged for granite and flooring - it was a hard pass for me. I'm talking like a 75% mark-up.

I had a strict budget and it worked out really well. Once the lady understood all if was spending was X amount, she actually started to say things like "this you can buy at lowes and install youself" - so I was happy she was accomadating during the process.

[ronb]

Your video's are very informative. Thank you

[oxtemper]

Yes, I agree! Flooring was way cheaper after we closed. The builder poorly installed a carpet that was included, so we had it ripped out in order to have our new flooring done. Good info 👍

[keithdubleteam]

Excellent Video, Kaori! And....agreed👍

[greeneggsandcam.]

I really dislike that you have to do so many “upgrades” to a brand new home just to make it modern. A new construction home in 2024 shouldn’t look like a home built in the 90s.

[lisak]

Kaori, would you upgrade your kitchen cabinets at the design center or do you recommend after closing? Also considering cabinets up to the ceiling as well. Appreciate your guidance...great video too, thank you!

[gregheard]

very informative. in our case negotiated a bare-floor closing to avoid that cost entirely

[zeeshanbhaidani]

@kaori If you do rip off the carpet or any basic florring post closing to install new one, would that not forefeit the warranty ?

[deanne]

Hi Kaori! What supplier can you recommend for custom closets in Las Vegas?

[ukamaka]

@LaoriLuxuryRealEstate Please can you do a video about structural choices? What structural options in your experience are worth the money when buying a new construction and which ones are not? Finished Basement? Deck or Covered Patio? Outside firepit? Balconies?

May I have your custom closet recommendation?! Thank you

[thecedars]

Some of this stuff I thought about afterwards but it was too late to change 😆

[ronaldsamontanez]

I love this topic. And new subscriber here!

We did not upgrade our flooring. It is composed of builder grade tiles and carpet. My concern is would it be too messy to rip off the flooring and change it with hardwood or vinyl? We are planning to do this after we close.

[Cuff_Daddy]

So my wife and I just pulled a house off the market in San Antonio. We are scheduled to close next month and we noticed there are no blinds, gutters, exterior lighting, above stove microwave, ceiling fans, or from the photos we’ve seen no door bell.

(we’ve only seen photos of the home because we currently live in Hawaii but are moving in a few months)

What would you recommend we complete first?

What are things you wish you would have done to your home immediately upon move in versus later on?

What are things I didn’t mention that you would recommend we take a look at?

Thanks again!

[selfienaa]

Hello, do you recommend getting solar panels directly from the builder ?

[ChrissyCAGirl]

A lot of things are actually cheaper by having the builder do it.

[QtAnGeL]

Hi Kaori, usually how long does it take to do the flooring? From capet to tile for a 3000 sq ft house? Thank you.

[runningataltitude]

If its taxable it's negotiable. Try and negotiate with the builder on upgrades, they are more flexible now due to current state of the market.

[paksunyoung]

Hello, I'm looking at new construction with KB homes. Can I supply them with some of my own purchased materials such as tiles from Home Depot that I purchased and simply ask to install these instead of their basic offering? This concept could be applied to sink, ceiling fans, etc.