New Construction Real Estate Agent Niceville FL | Homes Under 5 Years Old Specialist

By Jim Whatley, New Construction Specialist

TL;DR

Selling your new or nearly-new Niceville/Valparaiso home?

“Over 50% of properly priced new builds sell in 30 days or less.”

  • Average sale price: $652K

  • Median list: $525K

  • DOM: 60–70 days for resales ≤ 5 years old

  • Save $15K–$25K with Uber Realty’s 1% listing option

  • Buyers get 50% commission rebate on new builds

📞 Call Jim at 850.499.2940

Sell Smart. List Modern. Keep More.

Modern homes are the most in-demand property type in the Niceville–Valparaiso market. Whether you built it or bought it recently, your home has everything buyers want — but you shouldn’t have to give away 6% commission to sell it.

At Uber Realty, you capture top dollar with 1% listing fees, full MLS exposure, and premium marketing.

Why New & Nearly-New Homes Dominate the Market

Features Buyers Demand

  • Open-concept layouts

  • Energy-efficient systems

  • Smart home features

  • Low-maintenance exteriors

  • Modern finishes

Builder Benefits Still in Place

  • 10-year structural warranties

  • 2–5 years left on system warranties

  • Energy certifications

  • Built to modern codes

  • HOA-maintained amenities

Military & Professional Buyer Appeal

  • VA appraisal friendly

  • PCS-ready move-in

  • Energy savings fit BAH budgets

  • Remote-work layouts

Market Intelligence (Mid-2025)

  • Active listings: 40–44 homes

  • Median list: $525K

  • Avg sale (12-month): $652K

  • Avg $/sq ft: $283

  • Avg DOM new: 80 days

  • Nearly-new resales (≤ 5 yrs): 60–70 days

👉 Critical Insight: 50%+ of right-priced homes sell in under 30 days. Overpriced homes chase the market down.

Where New Construction Is Happening

  • Deer Moss Creek: $700K–$1M+

  • The Stables at Rocky Bayou: $600K–$900K

  • Swift Creek Plantation: $500K–$650K

  • Raiders Landing (2018–23 builds): $475K–$620K

  • Addie’s Place & Village Oaks Pointe: new growth

  • Valparaiso infill: Gazelle Ct, McKinney St, Ida Coon Circle

Strategic Selling for Modern Homes

Competing with Builders

Builder advantages: incentives, customization, brand new.
Your resale advantages: immediate move-in, landscaping done, upgrades included, better lots, lower costs.

The 2–5 Year Sweet Spot

  • Proven build quality

  • Established neighborhood

  • Upgrades already done

  • Landscaping adds $10K+ value

Avoid Pricing Mistakes

❌ What you paid + upgrades ≠ market value
✅ Smart pricing considers builder incentives, DOM trends, PCS cycles, and rate shifts

Do the Math. Here’s Your Real Savings – $650,000 Home

  • Traditional 6% = $39,000 ❌

  • Uber Realty 1% = $6,500 ✅

  • You Save: $32,500

💡 Even if you pay a buyer’s agent (2% = $13,000):

  • Total cost = $19,500

  • You Still Save: $19,500

👉 Run your numbers now with our Seller Savings Calculator.

FAQs About Selling New/Nearly-New Homes

Q: How do I compete with builder incentives?
A: Highlight “ready now” + landscaping + upgrades included. Builders can’t match move-in speed.

Q: Should I wait for builder phases to end?
A: No. Your home’s advantage is immediate availability — buyers don’t want to wait 6–9 months.

Q: Do energy features really matter?
A: Yes — lower utilities + green certifications are major selling points.

Q: What about my builder upgrades?
A: Document them. We create an “Upgrades Included” sheet to show buyers real value.

Q: Will agents show lower-commission listings?
A: Yes. MLS shows all listings equally. We recommend 2–2.5% buyer-side offers.

Q: How do I price vs current builder phases?
A: Typically 2–5% below base + upgrades, emphasizing move-in ready benefits.

FOR BUYERS: The $10,000 Secret Builders Don’t Advertise

Walking into a model home without an agent? The builder keeps the commission.

Use me as your buyer’s agent, and I’ll rebate 50% of my commission back to you.

  • $500K home: You get $6,250 cash back

  • $650K home: You get $8,125 cash back

  • $800K home: You get $10,000 cash back

✅ Use it for closing costs, rate buydown, upgrades, furniture, or moving.

👉 The builder pays either way — you might as well get your share.

Ready to Maximize Your Modern Home Sale?

Your new or nearly-new home deserves more than builder pricing games and outdated commission models. With Uber Realty, you keep more while selling smarter.

📞 Call Jim Whatley today at 850.499.2940
📧 jim@uberrealty.com | 🏢 303 Hunter Pl, Fort Walton Beach

Jim Whatley, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker
New Construction Specialist & Buyer Rebate Expert