How to Buy from D.R. Horton in Springfield Ohio

Buying from D.R. Horton in Springfield Ohio involves visiting their communities at Reserves at Honey Creek or Sycamore Ridge, selecting either a spec home or build plan, and signing a purchase agreement. However, before you visit any D.R. Horton model home, you should bring your own real estate agent for representation.

The D.R. Horton process typically starts with touring their model homes to see floor plans and finishes. As America's largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton specializes in quick-delivery spec homes through their "New Homes, Now Ready" program, meaning many homes are already built or nearly complete and can close in 30-60 days. Buyers can also select from build plans if they want to customize certain features. At Reserves at Honey Creek in New Carlisle, homes range from mid-$200s to mid-$300s and serve Tecumseh Schools. At Sycamore Ridge in Springfield, D.R. Horton offers their Traditions series with homes from $250s-$300s. After selecting a home, buyers sign a purchase agreement, make design selections if building to order, wait for construction completion or quick closing on spec homes, conduct walkthroughs, and proceed to closing.

The critical step most buyers miss is bringing your own agent before you visit the model home. Once you register with D.R. Horton's sales agent, it's often too late to bring your own representation. The builder's agent works for D.R. Horton, not for you. They're there to sell homes for the builder, not to advocate for your interests or negotiate the best deal for you. D.R. Horton's sales representatives are professional and knowledgeable, but their loyalty belongs to their employer.

What your own agent does is review D.R. Horton's specific contract terms, negotiate incentives based on D.R. Horton's current promotions and inventory situation, understand D.R. Horton's reputation and construction quality in Springfield, attend construction meetings if building to order, ensure timelines are met for spec home closings, and advocate for you if issues arise during or after construction. Different builders have different contract terms, typical incentives, and quality track records.

Amanda Mullins with Move Smart with Amanda has worked extensively with D.R. Horton and other Springfield builders. She knows their contracts, their typical incentives, and their construction quality standards. Bringing Amanda as your buyer's agent costs you nothing because D.R. Horton pays the commission, but it provides professional representation throughout the entire process. Contact Amanda before visiting any D.R. Horton community to ensure you have proper representation from day one.