Buyers and Builders

New Construction
in South Jersey

John and Justin Kelly represent South Jersey builders, buyers of new homes, and owners of land that could become homesites.

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New construction home represented by The JK Realty Group in South Jersey
150+New Construction
20+Years with Builders
10+Subdivisions Represented
13+Counties Served

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Who We Represent

Buyers of new homes
and builders with homes to sell

For Buyers

Decisions Before Closing

Community Selection

We compare communities with you on location, builder and HOA terms before you choose one.

Lot Selection

We look at where a lot sits, how it drains and which way the house faces, and what later phases of the community could change around it.

Negotiation

Incentives, deposits and closing timing are open to negotiation with the builder, and sometimes the price.

Upgrade Analysis

We review your design center upgrade choices with you and give a second opinion.

Phase Inspections

You hire an independent inspector to look at the home before the concrete is poured, before the walls are closed up and at the final walk-through.

Closing Coordination

We follow the builder's schedule for you, from the building permit to the certificate of occupancy.

Before You Visit

Tell the builder who your agent is

Many builders want your agent with you the first time you visit a community or give them your name, and they set their own rules on this. Contact us before your first visit, and we will check that builder's rules for buyers who bring an agent.

Experience on both sides of the table

For twenty years we have worked with South Jersey's builders as their listing brokerage, and with our buyers on the purchase side. We know how these deals are put together and what it takes to get a buyer and a builder to closing.

For a buyer, that means knowing what is in the deal before you sign, comparing the upgrades, and having an independent inspector look at the home as it is built.

For a builder, we list and sell new homes, from a few homes to a full community.

If you build in South Jersey or own land that could become homesites, you work with the same team. We have listed and sold many of the homes in the communities below, and we know what builders look for in a site.

Markets

Counties We
Work In

Mullica Hill & SwedesboroGloucester County Vineland & BridgetonCumberland County Sicklerville & SomerdaleCamden County Woodstown & PittsgroveSalem County Marlton & Mount LaurelBurlington County Greater Philadelphia AreaPennsylvania

Track Record

Communities We Have
Marketed and Sold

Since 2006 we have listed and sold new homes for South Jersey builders, including many of the homes in the communities below. More communities are coming next.

Builders

Orleans Homebuilders · D.R. Horton · Beazer Homes · CalAtlantic Homes · Vertex Properties · Pantarelli Homes · Highland Development Group

Ellis Mill EstatesMullica Hill, Gloucester County Wheatley MeadowsMullica Hill, Gloucester County Leigh CourtMullica Hill, Gloucester County Serenity WoodsWilliamstown, Gloucester County Cade's WalkNewfield, Gloucester County The Fields at West DeptfordWest Deptford, Gloucester County Richwood CrossingGlassboro, Gloucester County Mimosa CourtGloucester Township, Camden County Presidential Heights IIVineland, Cumberland County Chapel HeightsVineland, Cumberland County The Reserve at Button MillUpper Deerfield, Cumberland County

Coming 2027 with Highland

Forest GlenVineland, Cumberland County Hopewell MeadowsHopewell Township, Cumberland County

In Their Words

“He really made the process easy and took away a lot of our stress during the entire process, from the beginning stages of determining our budget to the final stages of closing on the property. He truly loves his job and it is very evident- you will not be disappointed by having Justin by your side throughout this process! I am extremely grateful for him and am loving my new-construction town home!! Thank you, Justin!”

Client in Clarksboro, NJ · Zillow review, 2016

Common Questions

New Construction
FAQs

Does having my own agent cost me more when buying new construction?+
In many new construction sales in New Jersey, the builder offers to pay the buyer's agent as part of its cost of sale. How your agent is paid is agreed in writing before we start, so you know the answer up front. The builder's on-site sales agent represents the builder; your own agent represents you from the first visit through closing.
What is a Consumer Information Statement and when will I receive it?+
The Consumer Information Statement explains the ways an agent can work with you: for the buyer, for the seller, or for both sides with everyone told (called disclosed dual agency), so you know who your agent represents. Under N.J.A.C. 11:5-6.9, a real estate licensee gives it to you before discussing your needs or price in any detail. We provide this document at the start, including in new construction transactions. See our full Consumer Information Statement.
Are real estate commissions negotiable in new construction?+
Yes. Real estate compensation is negotiable in New Jersey, including in new construction. In many new construction sales the builder offers to pay the buyer's agent, and that offer can be discussed too. See our Commission Disclosure for full details.
What can be negotiated with a builder?+
Upgrade packages, help with closing costs, the extra charge for a premium lot, the deposit schedule, the closing date and sometimes the base price can all be part of the conversation. What a builder can offer depends on the community and the timing, such as when a phase of homes is wrapping up. We know South Jersey's builders and negotiate these terms on your behalf.
Why do I need an independent home inspector for a new construction home?+
Municipal inspections check the work against the building code. An independent inspector you hire looks at the home on your behalf before the concrete is poured, before the walls are closed up, and at the final walk-through, when an issue is easier to fix than after closing. We coordinate those inspections at each phase of the build.
How long does new construction take in South Jersey?+
It depends on the builder, how far along the home is when you sign, and permit timing. A home already under way can close much sooner than one not yet started, and custom builds tend to take longer. We go over the builder's schedule with you at the start and follow it through the build; changes made after you sign can add time.
Can I use my own lender for new construction?+
Yes. Builders often offer incentives, such as closing cost credits, for using their preferred lender, but you are not required to use it. Compare the offer with an outside quote on the rate, the fees and the credit together. We help you look at the full picture before you choose.
What attorney review rights do I have in a new construction contract?+
New Jersey's three business day attorney review period applies to contracts a real estate licensee prepares. New construction can go either way. Some builders use a standard contract an agent prepares, which includes the three-day review. Others use a contract their own attorney wrote, which does not. Ask who wrote the agreement, and we recommend having your own New Jersey real estate attorney review it before you sign.

Next Step

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you are

Work with John & Justin

John Kelly, Broker(609) 790-6079 mobile  ·  (856) 681-4024 office
Justin Kelly, Broker-Associate(609) 444-9704 mobile  ·  (856) 681-4025 office

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