Conceptual image inspired by Lotus Communities; not a photograph of a specific property, building, club or listing.The short answer
Choose between completed certainty and new-home customization. Lotus and Lotus Palm resales let buyers inspect the actual home, lot and mature setting; a new-construction option adds selection and warranty questions but also deposits, delivery timing and a final cost that may exceed the advertised base.
Normalize every option to a delivered basis: purchase price, structural choices, design selections, lot premium, association obligations, carrying cost, window treatments, landscaping, pool and post-closing work. Compare the exact amenity and operating model for each community.
What is verified—and what still needs property-specific review
County planning, property and flood sources provide public frameworks. Buyers need the current contract, disclosure, warranty, association and construction documents for the exact home. Todd’s role is independent buyer advice, not a referral to a developer sales team.
- Compare completed and new homes on delivered cost
- Value the exact lot and orientation
- Review current association and warranty documents
- Model deposits, timing and post-closing work
Todd’s interpretation
The better choice depends on the value of certainty. A well-selected resale can avoid delivery and finish risk; new construction can suit a buyer whose preferred plan and timing justify the process.
Questions Clients Ask
Frequently asked questions
Is the advertised base price the final cost?
Usually not. Homesite, structural, design and post-closing choices can materially change the delivered basis.
Should a new home receive an independent inspection?
Yes. Buyers should use qualified professionals at appropriate construction and closing stages.
Are Lotus, Lotus Palm and Lotus Edge governed identically?
Do not assume so. Review current documents for the exact community and property.
Does Todd refer buyers to the developer sales team?
No. Todd provides independent representation and verifies information from current transaction documents.