Why You Need an Agent to Represent You in Your New Home Purchase
Many buyers walk into new construction developments and think that working with the builder (and their sales agents) is the way to go. Debbie Reynolds shows why this isn't necessarily the best way to proceed in this post:
Having Your Own Agent Is a Smart Move and Here's Why.
Many builders have their own exclusive agents that work their model homes and see to it that the builder makes the most amount of money on the sale. That means they are not to give anything away unless they have to. If you walk into one of the open houses you need to know that the agent there does not represent you. Don't let the pretty surroundings give you a feeling you are being looked after and represented. You aren't.
This is why you need an agent on your side, one to negotiate and advocate for your best interests. That agent will work hard and try to get you everything you want. The secret is you need to find your agent before you get started looking at new homes.
In Clarksville, there are many new home neighborhoods and dozens of builders. Some are excellent builders and provide a good product and have happy customers. Then there is the other kind of builders that buyers complain about, that do poor customer service and you have to fight to fix anything after the sale.
Having an agent on your side will help avoid this type of problem builder. If a problem arises then the agent will go to the mat for you to get the problem with your new home rectified. In many cases, your agent will be paid from the selling side of the transaction meaning the seller has factored in a fee for the buyer's agent. You should take advantage of it.
New homes in Clarksville TN under $130,000.
New homes in Clarksville TN from $130,000 to $175,000.
New homes in Clarksville TN from $175,000 to $225,000.
New homes in Clarksville TN from $225,000 to $275,000.
New homes in Clarksville TN from $275,000 to $350,000.
New homes in Clarksville TN from $350,000 and above.
Let me dispel the myth that if you don't have an agent you will have better negotiating power by saving the builder money. It doesn't work that way. The money will likely go to his agent as extra incentive for bringing you to contract at a very strong price.
Some builders will not allow appraisal or home inspection clauses. Some are not agreeable to make changes on their homes or wish to charge big change order fees. Having your own agent working for you will keep you out of these tricky situations.
Why You Need an Agent to Represent You in Your New Home Purchase
For great representation when it comes to new homes, contact The Real Debbie Reynolds at 931-320-6730.
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