Contracts
An Indiana buyer who purchases a new construction home from a builder typically:
AUses the standard residential purchase contract
BSigns a builder's contract that may be less favorable to the buyer and warrants review by an attorney✓ Correct
CHas the same rights as buyers of existing homes
DIs not subject to the Seller's Disclosure Act
Explanation
New construction contracts are typically prepared by the builder's attorneys and favor the builder. Buyers should have an independent attorney review the contract, as builder contracts often include mandatory arbitration, limited warranties, and other provisions that differ from standard purchase contracts.
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