While the land of pre-construction sales might be relatively new territory for most San Franciscans, we’ll be searching for tips to help you find your way. First up, a few thoughts from Floridians who have recently taken possession of their pre-construction condo purchases:
One: Know what you’re buying (“Did you know “decorator ready” means partly unfinished, as in, no flooring?”); Two: Don’t be intimidated by those builder-friendly contracts — you know, the ones with all the terms construed toward the developer; Three: Beware the dreaded Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
∙ Hindsight is 20/20 [PalmBeachPost]