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Nothing excites us more than sharing our knowledge and our passion with our clients. The process of purchasing a home can be overwhelming; however, we aim to make it an enjoyable experience – one that turns frustrated home hunters into proud Harbinger homeowners. If you are looking for your new dream home, we encourage you to browse through our new website. Make sure to review our 11-step Harbinger Homeowner Journey and get a feel for the attention and care we give every client as we work together to achieve a Life Well Crafted.

Step 1:

Your home buying experience begins with connections. At Harbinger Homes, you are not a business transaction or an addition to our bottom line. You are the reason we do what we do. We look forward to developing a relationship with you and your real estate professional as we educate you on the Harbinger Homes difference and introduce you to our award-winning team.

Step 2:

Explore our ReadyCrafted and CustomCrafted collections to determine which option is the best fit for your family's needs. Our ReadyCrafted collection offers beautiful, affordable, thoughtfully designed townhomes and single-family homes that feature floorplans uniquely built for today's lifestyle. The Harbinger Homes CustomCrafted collection boasts one-of-a-kind designs that are as unique as your family. These luxury homes feature spacious floor plans, brick and stone exteriors, upgraded trim packages, gourmet kitchens, and luxurious bathrooms.

Step 3:

Hone in on your perfect location as you discover the new home communities and infill home sites where we build across the Triangle. Take a tour of our neighborhoods and their amenities, walk through our available homes, and learn more about nearby conveniences including schools, parks, hospitals, recreational facilities, highways, and more. After all, where you live extends far beyond your four walls.

Step 4:

It's time to design the layout of your new home. You can choose one of our existing floor plans or have us design the custom home of your dreams by building to suit your family and lifestyle.

Step 5:

After signing the contract, you are officially homeward bound!

Step 6:

Visit our Design Center where you can choose a houseful of interior and exterior options to match your personal style. As our designers always say, "This is where the fun begins!";

*For CustomCrafted homes, clients will schedule selections meeting, make selections decisions, and sign off on pricing requests while the project is in the architectural, engineering, and permitting phases.

Step 7:

Next, it's hammer time! Watch your new home go vertical.

Step 8:

Your new home is coming to life! Our construction team will keep you informed of all important developments and milestones from installations and inspections to walk-thrus.

Step 9:

After closing, get your keys and walk into your new Harbinger home. There, you'll receive a wonderful housewarming gift from the Harbinger Homes team. Then, celebrate and enjoy!

Step 10:

As you settle into your new Harbinger Home, our Customer Care staff is available to educate you on proper upkeep and maintenance, as well as promptly handle any warranty issues that may need attention.

Step 11:

Though your new home build is complete, we are still here for you! During your one-year walk-thru and beyond, we look forward to continuing the relationship we created throughout your journey. We are also grateful when that relationship leads to referrals from our Happy Harbinger Homeowners!

Ready to start a new journey towards your dream home? Contact us today to learn more about our communities, homes, and floor plans in and around Raleigh, NC. Our trailblazing shoes are on and ready to go!

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