New construction in Orlando, with an engineer on your side
The builder’s sales team works for the builder. Fabiola works for you: she compares communities, explains the contract and checks the quality of your home during construction and before closing.
Your Orlando REALTOR®
Fabiola Meneses
The Pozek Group · Real Broker, LLC
FIU civil engineering graduate · English & Español
You want a brand-new home and want it built right
Fabiola is an FIU civil engineering graduate from a family of builders and engineers, and a partner in a general contracting company. New construction is where that background matters most.
- You are comparing builders and new communities
- You want to understand the builder’s contract before you sign
- You want independent quality checks during construction
- You want to know the real cost of HOA and CDD fees
An advocate who knows how homes are built
Builders and communities
She compares builders, lots, floor plans and the resale potential of each community.
The contract, explained
Deposits, timelines, upgrades and builder incentives reviewed before you sign.
Quality checks
Inspections at key stages, before the drywall goes up and before closing, reviewed with an engineer’s eye.
The full monthly cost
HOA and CDD fees, taxes and insurance added up so there are no surprises.
Buying new construction with Fabiola
Bring her from the first visit: many builders require your agent to be with you, or registered, on your first visit.
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Consultation
Your budget, timeline and the areas with new communities that fit you.
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Community tours
Fabiola goes with you to the model homes and compares builders and lots.
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Contract and options
Deposits, upgrades and incentives reviewed before you sign the builder’s contract.
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Construction inspections
Independent inspections before drywall and before closing; she reviews the findings with you.
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Walkthrough and closing
A final walkthrough to list anything the builder must fix, then closing.
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Warranty follow-up
A reminder to inspect again before your builder warranty period ends.
Before you sign with a builder
New homes are exciting, but the details are in the contract.
Your agent’s compensation: in many new communities the builder pays the buyer’s agent. Fabiola confirms it with the builder before your first visit.
- Builder contracts. They are written by the builder and often favor the builder. Read the deposit, delay and cancellation terms.
- Incentives. Builders often tie incentives to their preferred lender or title company. Compare the full cost before you accept.
- CDD fees. Communities like Lake Nona, Horizon West, Harmony and Narcoossee may have CDD assessments, billed with your property taxes.
- Independent inspections. Municipal inspections check code, not quality. An independent inspector works for you.
Communities that fit
Each community has its own page with market, schools and lifestyle details.
“I met Fabiola at my kids school and was wondering to myself why is there a Real Estate Company here at my kids Open House, but thank God she was. I was only interested in renting a property, but she gave me the confidence that I needed to go through the lending process and now we own our own newly built home. She stood by me the whole time through the good, ugly, stressful, and anxious periods of the process. Her knowledge in her field was spot on. I would recommend Fabiola for anyone looking for a Realtor.”
New Construction: common questions
Do I need a real estate agent to buy new construction?
You don’t have to, but the builder’s sales team represents the builder. Your own agent reviews the contract, negotiates and checks quality for you.
Does it cost more to bring my own agent to a builder?
In many communities, no: the builder pays the buyer’s agent. Fabiola confirms the builder’s policy before your first visit.
Should I inspect a brand-new home?
Yes. City inspections check code compliance, not workmanship. Independent inspections before drywall and before closing can catch issues while the builder can still fix them.
What is a CDD fee?
A Community Development District finances roads, utilities and amenities in some new communities. Its assessment is billed with your property taxes, so it is part of your real monthly cost.