I'm Buying New Construction So I Don't Need a Realtor? Right?WRONG!!!!
- Deciding how to proceed when you begin your search.
- What to know before buying a new home?
- Could you have additional options for financing?
- Should you get the total price of your house BEFORE you sign the contract?
- Do builders negotiate on new home prices of just the amenities?
read below for some excellent points that should be read by all new home buyers
I'm Buying New Construction So I Don't Need a Realtor? Right?....................WRONG!!!!
I want to make it very clear to any new construction home buyers that having an Real Estate Agent by your side when purchasing is an absolute MUST! Many buyers think that since they are purchasing a brand new home, a REALTOR is not necessary but they are so far wrong it's sad.
A new construction home buyer might find having a REALTOR by their side invaluable if not told otherwise. Here's just a few reason why YOU should ALWAYS have a REALTOR at your side when purchasing ANY HOME!
The sales agent is here, why would I need another agent? An experienced Real Estate Agent will ask questions you may not ask or think to ask. A REALTOR represents you and NO ONE ELSE. You are their main priority in the home buying process.
I can't negotiate with a builder so I don't need an agent, Right? WRONG! With a Real Estate Agent by your side, your agent will fight for what is best for you as their client. If comps in the neighborhood aren't showing accurate price comparisons, your agent can bring this up to the builder and in most cases a deal can be struck. A Professional Realtor will know how to negotiate a contract on your behalf.
I know what will help make my home better for retail and so does the sales agent, Right? Often times a sales agents do not realize what is best for resale of a home. After all, they have not had the schooling and experience as your REALTOR has had. A Professional Real Estate Agent can help guide you into making upgrades that will give you the most bang for your buck.
The sales agent is looking out for my best interests I'm sure of it, Right? The sales agent is working for the Builder. The builder is their boss and their loyalties are to the builder. Their job is to sell and this is all. Your REALTOR looks out for your best interests. They have no loyalties to the builder. Their main goal is to get you the best deal and to protect you as their client.
The sales agent will be there to help me in case things fall through, Right? Once the sell is made in most cases the sales consultant is done and on to the next home buyer. Their job is to sell it is not to consult you. A REALTOR will help guide you through all aspects of the process, from construction to closing.
Last but not least, buyers must REMEMBER and REALIZE a REALTOR'S advice and guidance is FREE to you as a Client. Often times a builder wants you to believe if you do not use an agent you can keep that 2.5 or 3% commission the agent would receive. This is NOT true. You will be paying that in some form.
You wouldn't go to trial without a Lawyer to represent you so why would you purchase a home without a REALTOR?
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Marilyn Wier ABR, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, SRES
RE/MAX Space Center 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100
Houston,TX 77062
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Email: Marilyn@relo2houston.com
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