New Construction Homes · Shakopee · Chaska · Chanhassen, MN
Avoid costly builder traps, choose the right community, and coordinate your sale-to-new-build timeline - without paying Melissa a dime. The builder covers her commission.
$0 cost to you. No obligation. The builder pays the commission.
Melissa is absolutely incredible! She made me feel completely comfortable and confident in the home-buying process. She genuinely cares about helping her clients find a home they love.
Why Work With Melissa
You pay nothing for representation. The builder pays Melissa's commission. You get a full-time advocate at the negotiating table without spending a dollar.
She negotiates what you can't get alone. Upgrades, closing-cost credits, and builder incentives that the sales office will never volunteer when you walk in without an agent.
Sell and buy without two mortgages. Melissa coordinates selling your current home and closing on your new build back-to-back so you're never carrying double payments.
She only represents buyers - never builders. The agent sitting in the model home works for the builder. Melissa works for you, full stop. Her advice is honest because her paycheck doesn't depend on which home you choose.
Who this is for: If you're considering a new construction home from DR Horton, Lennar, Pulte, MI Homes, or any local builder in Shakopee, Chaska, or Chanhassen - and you want someone in your corner before you sign anything - Melissa is who you call.
No-Cost 20-Minute Strategy Call
In one call, Melissa will give you a clear picture of what's available, what it costs, and what to do next. Here's what you'll walk away with:
- A shortlist of recommended communities and builders based on your budget, timeline, and priorities
- An overview of current builder incentives and which upgrades are actually worth it
- A personalized sell-to-buy timeline if you also need to sell your current home
No spam. No pressure. The builder pays the commission - this costs you nothing.
Meet Your Agent
When you walk into a builder's sales office alone, the agent behind the desk works for the builder - not you. Melissa is the advocate on your side of the table, representing buyers exclusively across Shakopee, Chaska, and Chanhassen.
As a new construction specialist at Pemberton Real Estate - Minnesota's top independent brokerage with 275 agents across 7 offices - she brings deep local knowledge and builder relationships that national agents simply don't have.
What Melissa Does for You
From your first question to closing day - the builder pays the commission, so there's no cost to you.
Melissa represents only you - never the builder. She reviews every contract clause, negotiates upgrades and closing-cost credits, and makes sure you don't leave money on the table. Buyers who work with her routinely secure better terms than those who walk into the sales office alone.
Read the Buyer's Guide →Already own a home? Melissa specializes in back-to-back closings - selling your current home and closing on your new build without carrying two mortgages or missing your builder's construction window. She manages both timelines so nothing falls through the cracks.
Learn the Sell-to-Buy Process →Melissa tours new construction communities in the Southwest Metro weekly. She knows which lots sell first, which floor plans hold their value, and which builders are currently offering incentives. She'll tell you what the sales office won't - including which upgrades to skip.
Explore Communities →Sell to Buy
Selling your current home while buying new construction? Melissa manages both transactions so they close in the right sequence. No double mortgage. No scramble.
Southwest Metro Market Snapshot
She tours these communities weekly and knows which lots go first, which plans hold value, and where builders are currently offering incentives.
| City | Example Communities | Price Range | Builders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee | Highview Park, Arbor Bluff, Canterbury Crossing, Amberglen, Valley Crest | $380k–$580k+ | DR Horton, Lennar, Pulte |
| Chaska | Oak Creek, Reserve at Autumn Woods, Rivertown Heights | $420k–$650k+ | Pulte, MI Homes, local builders |
| Chanhassen | Foxwood II, Vistas at Bentz Farm, Pioneer Ridge (coming 2026) | $475k–$750k+ | Stonegate, Gonyea, Brandl Anderson |
How Melissa is different from the agent in the model home: She doesn't list builder inventory or sit in the sales office. She only represents buyers and homeowners like you. Her advice is unbiased because she has no loyalty to any builder - only to you.
Active Communities
The Process
From your first call to move-in day - here's exactly what to expect so there are no surprises.
Melissa learns your timeline, budget, and priorities. You'll leave the call with a clear action plan and know exactly what to do next - no guesswork, no pressure.
Honest, unfiltered commentary on each builder's reputation, product quality, and neighborhood trajectory. You'll feel confident you're choosing the right community - not just the one with the best model home staging.
Builder contracts favor builders. Melissa reads every clause and negotiates upgrades, closing costs, and incentives you wouldn't get walking in alone. You'll know exactly what you're signing and why.
Melissa stays engaged through the build, attending key milestones and coordinating an independent inspection before your final walkthrough. No surprises at closing - just peace of mind.
Melissa is at the closing table and available after move-in. Her service doesn't end at the key handoff - she's a phone call away if anything comes up with your builder warranty.
Selling your current home? Melissa layers in a parallel timeline, managing both transactions so they close in the right sequence. You'll never carry two mortgages or scramble for temporary housing.
Timeline expectation: Most new construction timelines in the Southwest Metro run 6–9 months from contract to close, depending on the builder and stage of construction. Melissa helps you plan for every milestone along the way.
Ready to Begin?
This isn't a sales pitch. It's a 20-minute strategy session where Melissa helps you figure out your next move - whether that's next week or next year. The builder pays the commission. It costs you nothing.
Schedule Your No-Cost Strategy Call Download the Buyer's GuideClient Reviews
Melissa was very easy to work with on both a buy and sell. She kept me informed and positively managed the parties during stressful situations. I highly recommend her expertise.
Melissa was so wonderful to work with as first-time home buyers. She was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive - always making us feel like a priority.
We almost walked into the sales office without an agent. Melissa caught things in the builder contract we never would have seen and negotiated credits that more than justified the call. Worth every minute.
Schedule a no-cost, no-pressure strategy call with Melissa. She'll help you find the right community, avoid builder pitfalls, and coordinate your timeline - at no cost to you.