Why should you hire a Realtor when buying a new construction home? There are many reasons that I’ll share with you today.
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That smiling, friendly agent at the model home represents the builder’s best interests, not yours. They are there to get the builder the most money and most favorable terms. After all, that is their legal duty and job description.
I love new construction homes, but things rarely go smoothly. Issues almost always arise during and after the construction. A good, reputable Realtor will have more pull when fighting and negotiating with a builder than you ever could on your own, especially when it comes to issues of flaws and warranties after the purchase.
Again, that friendly salesperson will fight for their employer, the builder—not for you.
A good Realtor knows the builder, their reputation, and their strengths and weaknesses. Your Realtor should also know about the community, future area developments, changing school zones, tax variances, and resale values.
I cannot say how many times I get a call from a client saying, “We came across this builder and fell in love with one of their floorplans. Can we please meet this weekend and write a contract?”
Almost every single time, I ask them a few questions about their wants and needs and am able to introduce them to a new community and builder that will be a better fit for them. The clients love the new builder more than their original choice; they simply didn’t know something else was available.
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Since I sell a number of new homes each month, I know all of the best communities and the best homes currently available. That is my job!
I can often find a builder who is a better fit for you.
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Last but not least, many buyers think that they can pay less for a home if they don’t have to pay a Realtor’s commission. That is simply not true. Appraisals are a sensitive subject when it comes to new homes; the builder needs the price of their homes to be consistent whether a Realtor is involved or not.
In other words, the commission is built into the price you pay regardless of whether you have an agent representing you or not. So, working with a Realtor not only costs you no money, a good Realtor can actually save you money, time, and headaches.
If you have any questions about buying a new construction home or about real estate in general, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!
