Why Use a REALTOR when Buying New Construction

 

So, you want to buy a new home and not just one that is new to you but one that has never been lived in before.  Should you use a REALTOR?  Of Why Use A REALTOR when buying new constructioncourse!  But then I would say that, wouldn't I.  Let me give you the reasons and then you can decide.

 

1.  A REALTOR can help you choose the best lot.  The on-site agent's job is to sell all of the lots...the good ones and the bad ones and they'll put a positive spin on the bad ones.  A good REALTOR will help you find the right lot for you and will steer you away from the ones that will be hard to sell in the future.  Think about the new homes that are on the road....think those people had a REALTOR??

2. A REALTOR will help you pick options.  The builders have lots of options for you to choose from.  Which ones are worth spending money on?  Which ones do buyers like?  Does it matter?   A good REALTOR can help you navigate the option minefield.

3.  A REALTOR can help you with your financing options.  Oftentimes, a builder will offer closing cost credits if you use their lender.  Does it make sense?  What rate is that lender charging?  How about the closing costs themselves?  Are they high?  Should you compare rates and fees with a lender that is not associated with the builder?  These are questions a good REALTOR can help you answer.

4. A REALTOR is an impartial set of eyes and ears.  Your job is to find a home that you love.  And we all know that falling in love and logic do not mix.  So while you are falling in love, a good REALTOR is handling the logical part.  They're looking at the resale potential. 

5. A REALTOR knows the neighborhoods.  A good REALTOR has visited the new homes and has toured the models.  They've talked to the on-site sales person and may even have built a relationship with them.  They can save you time and money by knowing what's out there in the new home marketplace.

 

And best of all, a REALTOR doesn't cost you, the buyer, any money!  So, you could hire a REALTOR who could potentially help you save money on the front end of a home purchase, during the time you live there and when you sell....for free.  Why wouldn't you use a REALTOR!

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