With inventory across North Carolina's Greater Triangle at its highest point since 2020, The Prosperous Agency advises homebuyers relocating to the area not to skip inspections on newly built properties
Recent local market data shows the supply of houses for sale in the Raleigh-Cary corridor has climbed to a level not seen in five years, with newly constructed homes making up a significant portion and builders offering perks like closing-cost credits to lure buyers. According to one Cary brokerage, this trend is revealing a common oversight.
“New construction can look great on the outside,” said Mihai Mocanu, Co-Owner of The Prosperous Agency. “We’ve seen many inspection reports that were not quite as sexy. It’s tempting to think a brand-new home doesn’t need an independent inspection, because everything smells new. It does.”
Mihai Mocanu, who regularly works with new-construction buyers, builders, and investors across North Carolina’s Greater Triangle, points out that relocating buyers are the most vulnerable. Many come from states where purchasing a new home follows a different process, and some step into a model home without their own representation.
“The friendly agent in the sales office works for the builder,” Mihai said. “That’s not a criticism. It’s their job. But it means the buyer may be the only person in the room without someone on their side, comparing builders and incentives, helping them understand the contract, following the construction process, negotiating repairs, coordinating and attending independent inspections.”
The firm emphasizes that the current market conditions make this advice especially relevant. In July, the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® noted that summer demand is driven by people moving to the area and by families scheduling their relocations before the academic year starts. The Prosperous Agency reports that many of the relocating families it assists are drawn to new communities in Cary, Apex, and Morrisville.
“Families relocating here fall in love with the new communities, and they should. They’re beautiful,” said Yoana Nin, Broker-in-Charge of The Prosperous Agency. “We just want every one of those families to buy with their eyes open. An inspection, your own representation and a careful read of the contract cost you little and protect everything.”
The firm regularly publishes advice on new-construction communities throughout North Carolina’s Greater Triangle at theprosperousagency.com.
About The Prosperous Agency
The Prosperous Agency, a Yoana Nin Realty Inc. company, is a boutique relocation-focused real estate firm in Cary, North Carolina, serving Raleigh, Cary, Apex and North Carolina’s Greater Triangle. Led by Broker-in-Charge Yoana Nin, who began her Triangle career in 2012, the team serves families in English, Romanian, Hungarian, Spanish and Italian and holds a 5.0 rating across more than 200 client reviews on Zillow, Google and other platforms. The firm specializes in relocation, new construction and residential real estate. Learn more at theprosperousagency.com or call 919-694-1901.
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