Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bette Gottwald  Great reblog Hope all is well

May 09, 2015 11:54 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bette Gottwald,  So right about this for buyers to know.  Buyers need our help.

May 09, 2015 12:28 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Bette Gottwald ,  Great information, The Contracors only have themselves and their interests at stake, so who looks out for the buyers interests?  The Real Estate Agent!  End of Story!

May 09, 2015 02:00 PM
Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Lend Smart Mortgage, Llc. - Carlsbad, CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Bette Gottwald You are spot on with this post and to take it a step further; all new home buyers also need an independent home inspection before closing.

May 09, 2015 09:47 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Hannah, I'm doing well and celebrated a nice relaxing day today.  Happy Mothers Day to you! 

May 10, 2015 12:17 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Will, Too often, Buyers are talked into thinking they are saving money by using the builder representative, and they need to be aware of the problems that could occur.

May 10, 2015 12:19 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Larry,  You are correct.  It is our responsibility to make certain our buyers are well informed.

May 10, 2015 12:26 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Sandy and Norm,  Some buyers take the "word" of the builder rep with their promises to tend to any issues, and end up with problems not being resolved because it was never in writing.

May 10, 2015 12:29 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Bet, What a great post to reblog. Yes a buyer needs representation when buying new construction.

May 10, 2015 12:41 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Debbie, It's amazing how many things could go wrong, so buyers need to be protected.

May 10, 2015 01:49 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Good choice of a re-blog Bette.

May 10, 2015 01:54 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bette,

 I see it from the other side of the table, we do want to sale a new home but we keep our discounts pretty consisitent buyers do talk and then you stir up a hornet's nest. I like a realtor because they usually back me up on what I say and the just adds to the trust factor of the transactions!

May 12, 2015 07:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

This is important reading for prospective home buyers.

Have a wonderful weekend.

May 15, 2015 09:57 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bette good advice to anyone considering buying a new construction home...on a side note that will be a nice present for your other half(the one you mentioned on my post), Endre

May 15, 2015 04:54 PM
Rashid Ashan

Great Information.

Rashid Ashan- Philadelphia Home Inspector 

May 17, 2015 04:59 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bette,

 We also DO NOT GIVE discounts when there is no realtor present! So, go get some good advice because we at David Weekley love our realtors!

May 18, 2015 05:34 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I hope home buyers in your area will read this and call you to be their agent.

Jul 15, 2015 08:11 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bette,

 I have a comment as a builders rep we usually try to get the best deal for a client because we too are paid on commission no sale means no money.  The clients these days are very savy they always ask if I cut my realtor out can we get a better deal and you bet it happens! Not here at David Weekley we love our realtors! The answer here is a resounding NO!

Jul 21, 2015 09:58 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

I have missed seeing you in the Rain Bette. . . please come back!   We sure got a lot of snow didn't we!  Stay stafe and warm.

Jan 23, 2016 08:31 AM