Buying A New Home From A Builder?
Are you contemplating purchasing a home in a new development or subdivision? If so you need to know the facts about who's actually looking out for your interest. It sure isn't the agent behind the desk.
You may think it isn't that complicated buying a home in a new subdivision, find the house, sign the paperwork, use their mortgage company, appraise the house using their appraisor, walk through the house with their inspector, close on the house using their attorney, move in the house by yourself. Done deal right? Hardly!
Everything a builder does, and everybody a builder employs or contracts with, including the agent at the sales center is there for one reason, to make as much money as possible for the builder. No one on that site is there to represent you during your purchase. Sure they are friendly and helpful, but when it comes right down to it decisions are made on behalf of and for the good of the builder. You need representation.
You're probably asking yourself, "What could go wrong, after all it's a new house?". Lots can go wrong. From poor workmanship during the construction to being overcharged on your closing fees, there are hundreds of ways you can come out on the short end of the stick. Don't let this happen to you.
What will it cost me to have you represent me? Nothing! Zero! Nil! Nada! My fee is already in the asking price of the home. So whether you're using me or not you are still paying for representation without having any. Why pay for something you aren't getting?
How do I hire you? Simple. Give me a call or drop me an email BEFORE you go into the sales office or before you call the number on the sign in front of a house for sale. I will make every effort to come to you that day and help you. If you can't wait or happen to stumble over a house that you just have to have now, give the agent on duty my name and tell them I am representing you as your agent.
To understand the relationship between real estate agents and potential clients South Carolina has developed a brochure which explains the difference between a customer and a client. Click the link to view the brochure or copy and paste the link into a new window. http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/RealEstateCommission/RECPDF/AGENCYLAWBROCHURE05R.pdf
To summarize the brochure, a customer represents themselves and the agent (doesn't matter who they work for) represents the seller (builder). A client is represented by an agent through a written agreement (agency agreement) which layouts the duties of the agent and the responsibilities of the client. http://www.screaltors.com/cn/test/realtor/pdf/Stand_Doc/scar-130_w_highlights.pdf
Don't go out unrepresented, call me or fill out the form below and I will contact you. It doesn't cost you anything to have representation but it could cost you plenty if you don't.
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