Some people when buying a new construction home approach it differently than buying an existing home. Some think the process is simpler because they can just walk up to the model and talk to a sales person. But remember:
"The person working in the model home works for the builder, not for you!"
Top Reasons you need to use a Realtor® to buy a new construction home:
Your Own Representation Free to You! You can only benefit from having your own representation. You have the right to use a Realtor®, the sales price of the home can only get better by working with someone experienced in representing you in the process. And remember, the seller, in this case the builder, pays for your buyer's agent commission. And they will not make the price lower for you because you don't have representation.
Your Own Team. Builders will want you to use their lenders, their title company etc. But you have the right to shop around for lenders for the best rate. You also need to have your own inspection; new homes have issues too. And title companies and others can vary in cost an efficacy. Your Realtor® can help you understand what you can shop around for and help you find the right people to meet your needs. Sometimes the Builder's lender works best, sometimes it doesn't. A Realtor® can help you figure it out.
Your Own Negotiator. Some people think the new home build price is set in stone. This is highly negotiable, just like negotiating for an existing home. And Realtor®'s know the best time in the year to get the best deals. New home communities have sales goals to meet and Realtor's know when to negotiate to get you the best deal.
Your Local Expert. Every community has upsides and downsides. When you talk to the salesperson at the model home you are likely to only hear the positives. Realtors® are educated and knowledgeable about transportation changes, commercial plans and city planning that can effect your happiness in your home long term. Your Realtor® can help you investigate the neighborhoods you are interested in and can give you the bad as well as the good.
Your Future Resale Counselor. One of the most confusing parts of the new build process is deciding on upgrades. Many times once you discern what is standard and what is an upgrade you can get carried away with upgrade possibilities. Some of these upgrades are necessary, some are advantageous and some will make your property to expensive for re-sale for the neighborhood in the future. Your Realtor® can help you determine what upgrades are important not only to your day-to-day life, but for resell in the future.
I can help you buy your new construction home! Please reach out to me for expertise in getting the most, for the least and ultimately exactly how you want it.
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