Looking for a new manufactured home can be slightly hectic if you don’t do a little research beforehand to determine which manufacturer you like best. In fact, if you visit most dealers in your area you may be shown a large selection of homes from different manufacturers. To save yourself some time and stress, it can be a great idea to narrow your list down to a specific manufacturer by doing a little research.
When visiting dealers, be sure you choose one who works with the manufacturer of your choice. Some dealers only contract with certain manufacturers. Another thing to think about when visiting dealers is to choose one fairly close to where you plan to house your manufactured home. You will be paying transportation costs from the dealer to the location so to cut costs you’ll want to choose a dealer near the location.
If you’d prefer, you can now use the Web to find your new manufactured home or at least the floor plan and manufacturer you like the best. This not only allows you to view new manufactured homes from the comfort of your own home, at your own leisure but also allows you to browse the widest selection of designs from all manufacturers.
Looking for new manufactured homes online will allow you to look at the various floor plans, designs and amenities offered by different manufactured home builders. Sure, you won’t get the personal interaction from a dealership salesman but you’ll be able to narrow down your choices quite a bit before visiting a dealer. This can cut down on your stress associated with the buying process and allow you to choose what you need instead of being tricked into an upsale you didn’t really want in the first place.
Most likely you’ll be going to the dealership at some point to look at their new manufactured homes. However, you can use the Web to get as much information as you can before you visit. This will let you figure out what’s available, what you need and what you can afford to buy.
Some websites do offer capabilities that allow online browsers to go through a virtual tour of their models and plans. However, you’ll most likely want to do a full scale walk through before making your purchase. After all, while a virtual tour may give you a wealth of information it won’t give you the full picture.
You’ll want to experience the actual size of the home to be sure the model plan you choose is best for you and your family. By going to the dealership and getting a proper walk through, you’ll also be able to gather warranty information from the dealer and manufacturer.
Online browsing gives the buyer a bit of an edge when they visit the dealership to make a purchase. There is very little negotiation room on new manufactured homes but many sales people make their extra income on upselling you items you might not really want or need. When you come into the dealership already knowing what you want and can afford, you’re less likely to fall into the upsell trap.
When you browse online for new manufactured homes, you can educate yourself before visiting the dealer and ensure you’ll make the best decision regarding your purchase.
