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WHY YOU NEED AN AGENT WHEN BUILDING A HOME
Cost to You
Nothing! Any compensation given to REALTOR is recognized by the builder as a marketing fee and has no impact on the final cost of the home. Builders desire, expect and encourage REALTOR participation.
Savings to You
A Realtor is your "buyers representative" whose sole job it is to look out for your interests. A Realtor can help you read the contracts and go over the steps involved in buying your new home. A Realtor can help make sure you are getting what you're entitled to... both in quality and value? Not every new home community is the same. Your experienced agent knows what you should receive and what "extras" might be available. Finally, I will be able to offer you as the buyer a nice rebate at closing when you puchase a new tract home thru me.
Resale...Appreciation & Profit
Give your investment the best opportunity for appreciation at resale. Questions concerning site location, builder, design and decor are important. Do you know the most popular location for a pool? Do you know what advantages there are to having a South facing lot? Your agent knows you are building not only for today ... but for tomorrow.
You Are Represented
With your real estate agent, YOU are represented! Your agent's experience, knowledge, and reputation represents strength and leverage on your behalf.
What Every Buyer Should Know
10 Secrets Every New Home Buyer Should Know
1. First, visit with your real estate agent.
Before you start shopping the model homes, know how much house you can afford. Home Loan Connection Click here and Carol will be glad to help you figure that out. If you currently own a home and will be selling it, you will probably need to know the net proceeds from its sale to calculate how much cash you’ll have available. I can help you analyze this to narrow down what that net proceed figure is likely to be.
2. Put experience on your side.
Remember that the sales agent in a model home represents the builder, not you. Without a professional real estate agent working on your side, you are not being represented. I can help you to understand new home construction, warranties, financing, and differences in price, quality, and lot selection to help you obtain the best value.
3. Not all builders are created equal.
Some builders are known for their craftsmanship, while others are known for innovative use of space, below-market financing, or exceptional customer service during construction and after move-in. Alas, some builders are known for poor follow up and slow build with late delivery. I can help you find the best home for your needs.
4. Get the whole story.
Investigate the reputation and financial strength of the builder. Be sure to obtain "spec sheets" that cover the home features, which can cover everything from floor plans to energy efficient ratings, and from immediate-delivery inventory to lot availability. Many new home communities are starting lottery systems to obtain choice lots, or any lot for that matter. Let me help you find the real value of the home and the amenities offered by the builder. Every area is different. What sells well in one state or area does not always sell well in another.
5. Look "under the hood".
Learn all you can about the community. Review the common amenities. Find out from local land use officials what else is planned or could be built in the area, especially where there’s vacant land. Read the rules of the homeowner’s association – or determine whether one will be set up – and investigate whether it has adequate reserves set aside to build or replace major amenities such as pools or major roads. Consider commuting routes and times.
6. Choose your options carefully.
The higher the base price of the house, the more options and upgrades you can add without overpricing for the neighborhood. Make the most of builder incentives, typically free upgrades or credit off the purchase price. Upgrading means selecting quality above "builder standard" for carpet, floor coverings, detailing, appliances, and kitchen fixtures. Options are items that the builder installs while constructing the house. Options that add usable space, such as a sunroom or a computer room, add most to resale value. Remember that some improvements can be added later and sometimes for less money, such as a deck, finished basement, or landscaping.
7. Negotiate with the builder.
Many buyers don’t realize that there may be room for negotiating price, upgrades, or options. Typically this happens when the builder has a completed but unsold home. Unless you are buying in a "seller’s market", builders may offer discounts or special financing to help close a sale.
8. Make sure the contract works for you. Subdivisions are tightly controlled by the department of real estate. Let me look over your shoulder and see if everything is in order with the paperwork.
Be certain that the agreement with the builder includes some safeguards for you, such as putting your deposit in escrow, itemizing your upgrades, allowing you access to the site to check on construction progress, and a 30-day advance notice of the closing date.
9. Financing can make or break you.
Some builders offer special financing packages and or discounts for using their lender. But using the builder’s financing is not the only option in the highly competitive world of mortgage lending. You should shop everything, including interest rates, points, and lender fees. Knowing wher eyou stand befor you start gives you a big advantage in any large purchase like a home. Let Carol help you get the facts. home loan connection
10. New doesn’t mean perfect.
New homebuilders typically use modern materials that are durable, low maintenance, stronger, quieter, safer, and even wired for the next century. But new doesn’t mean perfect. You should discuss with your real estate agent the option of hiring a home inspector. Use what you learn from the inspection to create a builder "punch list" to fix major problems before closing. As your agent I can help you both find a good inspector and understand the report the inspector produces.
Did you realize that nearly half of all new home buyers use a real estate agent to assist them? When dealing with possibly the largest single investment you will make it just makes sense to have the best help you can on your side of the table.
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