Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make. While many buyers focus on finding a home that's ready to move into immediately, purchasing a home during the pre-sale phase offers advantages that simply aren't available once construction is complete.

At Sapphire Homes, we carefully design every home with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful floor plans, and designer-selected finishes. When you purchase during the pre-sale phase, you have the opportunity to enjoy all of those benefits while also having a greater say in making the home your own.

What Does "Presale" Mean?

A presale home is a home that is available for purchase before construction has been completed. Depending on the stage of construction, buyers may be able to personalize certain finishes while still benefiting from the convenience of a professionally designed, move-in-ready home once it's complete.

Instead of waiting until the home is finished and hoping it's still available, buying early allows you to secure your favorite homesite and begin planning your move months in advance.

1. Personalize Your Home

One of the biggest advantages of buying presale is having the opportunity to make select design selections.

Depending on the construction timeline, buyers may be able to choose options such as:

• Quartz countertop selections
• Flooring
• Tile
• Interior paint colors
• Lighting selections
• Mudroom cubbies
• Accent wall design
• Closet organization and shelving 
• Landscaping 

You may also have the opportunity to customize certain spaces to better fit the way you live. For example, if you plan to use a bonus room or home office as a personal library, we may be able to install built-in shelving during construction. Outside, you may also be able to personalize your yard with specific landscaping or fencing options that better suit your family's needs, whether that's creating a more private backyard, a space for children or pets to play, or landscaping that matches your personal style.  Making these changes during the building process creates a finished space that's ready for your lifestyle from day one, without the hassle of remodeling after you move in. 

Rather than renovating after you move in, your home is completed with finishes that reflect your personal style from day one.

2. Secure the Best Homesite For You

In every Sapphire Homes community, certain lots are naturally more desirable than others.

Buying early gives you the first opportunity to choose features such as:

• Larger backyards
• Smaller backyard for less maintenance 
• Better views
• Cul-de-sac locations
• Greenbelt lots
• Additional privacy
• Preferred orientation for natural light

Once these homesites are sold, they typically aren't available again.

3. Lock In Today's Price

Real estate markets can change quickly.

When you purchase a presale home, you secure the purchase price when you sign your contract, even though construction may continue for several months.

If home values increase during construction, you've already locked in your agreed-upon price.

4. More Time to Plan Your Move

Buying a completed home often means moving within a matter of weeks.

With a presale purchase, you'll generally have several months to prepare.

This extra time allows you to:

• Sell your current home
• Organize your move
• Plan furniture purchases
• Budget for closing costs
• Coordinate your move with less stress

Many buyers appreciate having a clear timeline instead of rushing through the moving process. Our typical home construction takes about 5 months once the foundation is poured.

5. Enjoy Brand-New Construction

Whether you buy before construction begins or just before completion, you're still receiving the benefits of a brand-new home.

That means:

• New appliances
• Modern layouts
• Energy-efficient features
• New roofing and exterior materials
• New plumbing and electrical systems
• Manufacturer warranties on many products
• Sapphire Homes' builder warranty
• 6 year RWC warranty 

Instead of budgeting for immediate repairs or updates, you can focus on enjoying your new home.

6. Avoid Costly Renovations

Many resale homes require updates shortly after purchase.

Replacing flooring, updating kitchens, painting walls, or remodeling bathrooms can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars.

With a Sapphire home, those finishes are already new. If you're able to purchase during the presale stage, you may even have the opportunity to select finishes you already love, eliminating the need for future remodeling.

7. Experience a Simpler Buying Process

At Sapphire Homes, our homes are professionally designed with today's buyers in mind.

Rather than making hundreds of overwhelming design decisions like you would with a fully custom home, we've carefully selected quality materials and timeless finishes that complement one another.

When available, presale buyers can personalize select features while still enjoying a streamlined building process.

It's the perfect balance between customization and convenience.

Why Buy Presale with Sapphire Homes?

Every Sapphire Homes community is thoughtfully planned to provide quality craftsmanship, functional floor plans, and beautiful neighborhoods throughout the greater Seattle area.

Buying during the presale phase gives you the opportunity to:

• Choose your preferred homesite
• Personalize select finishes
• Lock in your purchase price early
• Enjoy more time to prepare for your move
• Move into a brand-new home built with quality materials and backed by warranties

If you're considering buying a new construction home, don't wait until every home is complete. The earlier you purchase, the more opportunities you may have to make your new home truly yours.

Explore Our Available and Upcoming Communities

If you're interested in buying a presale home, now is the perfect time to explore Sapphire Homes' upcoming communities. Purchasing early gives you the best opportunity to secure your favorite homesite and, depending on the stage of construction, personalize select finishes before your home is completed.

Browse our current communities to see what's available today, and be sure to check back often for upcoming neighborhoods where presale opportunities may be available. Your future home could be waiting before the first coat of paint is even dry.