10/14/2026
We turned a $400K house into a giant piñata.
By the time my client and I finished today’s new construction walkthrough, every single wall was wearing so much blue tape it looked like a gender reveal party exploded inside the foyer.
Most people think new construction is plug-and-play. But before closing day, you want to walk into that shiny new build and channel your inner hyper-obsessive perfectionist.
Mark everything. Paint scuffs, drywall nicks, trim that needs a little extra love.
Zero regrets, though. It’s noisy, it’s petty, and it’s the absolute best way to make sure your home is flawless before you move your couch in.