ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Before you fall in love with the model home, Megan Rainey of Pulte Homes and Steven DeLange of Dream Finders Homes share what buyers should know before signing on the dotted line.
From spec homes versus to-be-built homes to upgrades, timelines, communication, and common misconceptions, this conversation offers practical advice from two professionals who guide buyers through the process every day.
Whether you're relocating to the Myrtle Beach area or simply considering new construction, you'll walk away with a better understanding of what to expect—and how to avoid a few surprises along the way.
👉 Recorded live on the Tea Patio of the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Chapters:
00:00 - Episode Preview
00:13 - Intro
00:23 - On This Episode
01:13 - Welcome to Coasting
01:32 - Summer in Myrtle Beach
02:43 - Summer Tips
02:54 - Driving in Myrtle Beach
04:36 - Turtle Manners
06:09 - Keep Our Beaches Clean
07:08 - Check the Mattress
08:28 - Call Celia
09:38 - Yummy to the Tummy
13:59 - Prime Real Estate Time
15:18 - Myrtle Beach Art Museum
16:08 - Growth In the Grand Strand
16:55 - Guest Speakers
18:48 - Misconceptions of Model Homes
19:43 - What’s Included
21:01 - Buyer Questions
22:12 - Down the Rabbit Hole
22:43 - Spec vs. To Be Built
23:59 - Build Time
25:02 - Spec Home Buyers
26:19 - Biggest Misunderstandings
27:00 - Lower Buyer Stress
28:50 - Common Stress Points
33:31 - Everything’s Going Wrong
33:59 - Hot or Honey Sauce
35:03 - Minimize the Surprise
36:13 - Lateral Hazard
37:05 - Best Realtor Qualities
37:58 - Realtors and Builders
39:53 - When to Involve a Realtor
41:36 - Upgrade Regrets
43:38 - When to Slow Down
47:11 - Our Why
49:08 - Buying a Home is Personal
50:35 - EP 16 Preview
50:51 - Closing Credits
Important Links:
Real Estate Website: http://www.bytheseashorerealty.com/
Myrtle Beach Art Museum: http://www.myrtlebeachartmuseum.org/
Bistro 90: https://bistro90.com/
Pulte Homes: https://www.pulte.com/homes/south-carolina/myrtle-beach
Great Southern Homes: https://www.greatsouthernhomes.com/communities/myrtle-beach
Cherry Grove Cookie Co: https://cherrygrovecookieco.com
Podcast Website : http://www.coastingpodcast.com
