06/26/2026
5 THINGS YOU
SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A PREDEVELOPMENT SALE
1. Subdivision Regulations 🏡 Pre-development means the subdivision plat hasn’t been approved by the county. Why does that matter? You are buying a lot that doesn’t have the exact boundaries approved, nor the exact layout of the subdivision. Essentially you’re putting good money down….. on approximate land?
2. Roads 🛣️ Find out the plans and timetable for road implementation. How familiar is the developer with the county or city standards for roads? These entities will not accept the road if it doesn’t meet their specs - meaning you may not have legal access to your home until it is fixed.
3. Utilities💡 Have the local utility providers agreed to bring electric/water/sewer/internet in? How far? You wouldn’t want to get surprised by a big cost if utility providers aren’t on board with fronting development costs
4. Emergency Services 🚨 What about your 911 address? If these roads aren’t recognized by the county, will you be able to obtain a 911 address to your future home?
5. Mail ✉️ This seems small - but will you be able to get mail delivered to your home? Will the developer install community mailboxes? Or will you need to get a PO Box in town? Will UPS/FedEx deliver to your home?
Pre-development buying means placing a lot of trust in the developer. Could you get a good deal? Possibly. Or could you be stuck with land in a subdivision without county-approved roads and limited access? Also possible.
Do your homework. Protect your investment.
Alicia Lansford
Markham Realty, Inc.
📲 928-965-4390