How long does it take to build a home?

The timeline to build your new home depends on several factors, including the floor plan size/complexity, but most Greenwood homes are completed in roughly 7 to 9 months from when your Purchase Agreement is ratified.

Here’s a general breakdown of what to expect:

• Pre-construction: 1–2 months for selections, permits, and site prep.

• Construction: 5–7 months for building, inspections, and finishes.

• Final walkthrough and closing: usually about 2 weeks before move-in.

It’s important to remember with a new build that unexpected delays can and do take place, so always be prepared for this and don’t make firm plans (such as hiring movers or breaking your lease) based your estimated settlement timeframe too early in the process… just in case! We try very hard to keep on schedule, but delays can take the form of government/permitting holdups, bad weather, or unforeseen material or labor shortages. 

We recommend scheduling movers no more than a few weeks before your anticipated settlement date, when there are fewer variables that could delay your settlement. If you need to break a lease or have buyers moving into your current home, we understand you may need to put those plans in place further in advance and suggest giving yourself a few extra weeks to 1 month of buffer time.

Our team will keep you updated every step of the way, so you always know what’s next and when to expect it.

If you want a new home but need to move in sooner, we always have a variety of quick move-in homes available. Our quick move-in homes have the quality and elevated finishes you can expect from a Greenwood Home, with shorter move-in timeframes. Some are even complete and move-in ready! You can browse our quick move-in options here.