The New Construction Process

You meet Shamarr or visit the Welcome Home Center. We tour models, walk homesites, and you tell us your timeline and must-haves. Bring ID; if you'll use a Realtor, they should register on the first visit.

Get a pre-qual letter from Lennar Mortgage or your lender. You'll need IDs, pay stubs, two months of bank statements, and W-2s/1099s. Self-employed buyers bring two years of tax returns.

Choose the floor plan, homesite, and any structural options. Inventory (quick move-in) homes can close in as little as 30 days; to-be-built homes follow the next release cycle.

Lennar prices are typically fixed — negotiation focuses on incentives (closing-cost credits, rate buydowns via Lennar Mortgage, included upgrades). Get every incentive in writing on the purchase agreement.

You sign the agreement and deliver earnest money (often due within 24 hours of acceptance). Earnest money is typically nonrefundable unless the agreement says otherwise — read every addendum.

Most contracts require a full loan application within 5 days of signing. The mortgage contingency window is usually 30 days to obtain a loan commitment. Don't open new credit, change jobs, or move money during this period.

Lennar's Everything's Included® means most finishes are pre-selected, but you may have a 30-day window to confirm structural options. Late or missed selections can push your closing.

Foundation → framing → mechanicals → drywall → finishes → final. The home is a job site — entry is escorted by your New Home Consultant only. We send progress photos and updates through the app.

You may bring a licensed inspector inside a builder-coordinated window before the orientation walkthrough. Lennar typically restricts destructive testing and may bar the inspector from the orientation itself.

A formal walkthrough where you learn how every system works (HVAC, water shutoff, smart-home features) and document any cosmetic items on a punch list.

Right before closing, we re-walk to confirm orientation items were addressed. Anything outstanding should be in writing, signed by both parties.

Cashier's check or wire for down payment + closing costs (budget 2–5% of price). You sign, fund, and the deed records. You get the keys the same day.

1-year fit & finish, 2-year systems (HVAC/plumbing/electrical), 10-year structural. Submit non-emergency requests through Lennar's customer care portal; emergencies go to the 24-hour line on your warranty book.