9 REASONS / New Construction

9 Reasons for Picking a Buyers Agent when Buying New Construction

ALL AGENT PROVIDE 9 REASONS TO CONSUMERS FOR USING A BUYERS AGENT (in my case use Scott Montgomery Keller Williams Arlington Va)FOR NEW CONTRUCTION PROPERTYS... 

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1. IT WON'T COST YOU ANYTHING!

2. I CAN MAKE SURE YOU ARE REPRESENTED... Remember, the sales agent on the other side is working for the builder, and is bound by law to do what is in the best interest of his/her client - the builder. While he or she will likely be honest with you, they are still working in the best interest of the builder.

3. I CAN VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF WHAT YOU ARE TOLD... Buying real estate can be a complex process, especially for the first time buyer. When represented by Scott Montgomery (Realtor), you can rest assured that I will be working in your best interest.

4. I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE...If you have follow up questions, or you are still unsure of something, I am much easier to contact than the Selling Representatives.  You have access to me via 703-283-4524(cell) Monday-Friday, 8-5.  And if that isn't enough, I check our voice mail throughout the weekend and during the evening hours!  You might have already experienced the frustration of trying to contact a live person at some of the new construction condo sites. I work for the buyer, and I will always return your call within hours.

5. I CAN HELP YOU MAKE DECISIONS... You will be asked to make a lot of decisions in a short amount of time. I can give you advice to help make the decisions easier.

6. I AM AWARE OF OTHER PLANNED CONSTRUCTION... There is a lot of new construction that is already in progress or planned. You might think you are getting a condo with a great view, but will there be anything obstructing your view a few years down the road? We constantly monitor new construction (offices, retail, apartments - not just condos) through various publications, organizations, county news releases and visual inspection.. I can help you make the best decision for your needs and desires!

7. I CAN HELP YOU CHOOSE A UNIT WITH BETTER RESALE VALUE... Someday, you will probably want to resell your condo. I can help you choose a unit that will have better resale value. Such things as view, exposure, layout, parking, amenities and level all affect the future resale price. I may be able to better assist you in determining what buyers look for and what future trends might arise.

8. DID I MENTION IT WON'T COST YOU ANYTIHING?.. I realize that this is a repeat of #1, but it is an important point to consider. The sales commission is already built in to the sales price, and either the builder will retain it or it will be paid to an agent - not to you. The reason the price won't change for you is mainly due to appraisal reasons. A lender will only lend money up to the appraised value for any property. For new construction, the main factor an appraiser looks at when determining the value is the sale of similar units/houses. If the builder gave discounts for buyers without an agent, this would pull down the appraised value of other similar units/houses bought with an agent, which would then create financing problems.

9. If you are going to use a buyer's agent, the agent needs to accompany you to the first meeting, or else the builder won't pay the commission

Hope these are useful.