"Work with a buyer's agent who is
experienced in new home sales and construction as opposed to a regular real estate agent,
this way your interests-not those of the seller-are represented," says Martin Turk,
author of The New Home Buyers Guide. "Whether you already have a
builder in mind that you want to research, or if you're still searching for one, a buyer's
agent can help."
The Buyer's
Broker, Inc., will shop from dozens of builders to help you find the best quality
construction, at the best price possible, then let you make the choice. Prices of
new home construction can vary greatly from builder to builder. It pays to shop when
building a new home, even more so than when looking at already built homes. As your
exclusive buyer's agent, we will always be looking out for your best interests.
We strongly recommend that you
hire a certified
home inspector when building a new home. Builders
have been known to cut corners if they think that you won't know the difference.
When you hire your own inspector to watch the job along the way, you will have a much
better chance of getting a home where corners have not been cut.
Be aware that when buying a new home, what
you see isn't necessarily what you get. When you go into a model home where the
builder or developer has to build your home, remember that these "model" homes
are often loaded with options and upgrades. Buyers don't always understand that all
of these things aren't automatically included in the price of their home.
Also understand that using a builder's
contract means you are bargaining on "their terms." Builders' contracts
are often heavily loaded in their favor. Most builder contracts say that the builder
has the right to substitute materials. Also, most builder contracts have a provision
that allows for late delivery, sometimes they don't even guarantee a delivery date at
all! These are just some of the many reasons why we believe that you need
representation when looking to buy or build a new home probably even more so than when
buying an existing home.
If you are thinking of buying or building a
new home, call us to find out more about how we can help save you money and frustration
when choosing a builder. Or, better yet, fill out our form now and tell us that
you are mainly interested in NEW HOMES.
Keith
Clark, Broker-Owner
The Buyer's
Broker of Greenville
"The Most
Sophisticated Homebuying System in the World"
1-800-472-5640 |
