Very Important Reasons to have a New Home Advisor
Builders negotiate all day everyday. This is what they do. build homes & negotiate.
This is not to say you aren’t a great negotiator. Its more to say that working as a team alongside a Licensed Agent who negotiates with builders on a regular basis, you would have a much better chance of squeezing that last dime out of your new home build. An Experienced New Home Agent will Know what to ask for, how to overcome roadblocks, and which homesites are best for resale. They will have done this many times before and will be adept at dealing with Builders.
The Sales Agent for the Builder solely represents the Builders.
It isn’t their job to make sure you are getting a good deal. They are there to sell you a home from the seller they represent. Sometimes you may be made to feel you don’t need a real estate broker to represent you in the transaction. The Truth is that having a broker represent your best interest is free and you end up with a professionally licensed realtor acting as your ally and guide. Your agent works to get you the best deal just like the builder’s agent works to get their company the best deal. Your agent works solely for you and your interest. Your needs are of more concern.
A Knowledgeable Realtor Can Serve As A Buffer Between You As The Buyer And The Builder.
They can be stern when needed and you can avoid having to be the bad guy….the whole bad cop, good routine. You and the builder may have a wonderful working relationship. However, what happens when you reach an obstacle and all of a sudden what was a minor disagreement turns into an email war about who is out of line and who is responsible for what? As opposed to being directly involved with the builder when things get heated, it makes sense to have an agent working on your behalf to handle the issues when they arise and work diligently to remove as much stress from the process as possible. Your agent can apply the pressure and you can relax and let them work with the builder to come up with a solution that you find acceptable. Remember, your agent works for you not them and likewise fights for you not them.
Its FREE To Be Represented By A Licensed Professional Broker When Purchasing A Home.
This is True! As a matter of fact the way real estate is usually sold in Utah, Buyers don’t have to pay to be represented by a licensed agent. If your agent is a good one, they will get you a great home for a great price and provide you with professional representation at no additional expense to you. It’s a no brainer. Remember, an experienced new home broker will have walked and guided many clients through the 3-16 months of building a home. They will be aware of the pitfalls and must-haves.
Negotiating by yourself with builder could cost you lots of money because you will not have as much information as you need to make a truly informed decision.
You will be without an authority to assist you and guide you and provide the valuable information in regard to financing, inspections, timelines, and expectations. In addition, a good broker will help you by doing homework on your behalf when it comes to schools and locations and utilities. They will help you in many ways so you can focus on your move. It is stressful already to move, you should not also have to worry about negotiating with a large building company. A skilled new home real estate agent knows about which homesites will be best for resale and privacy, knows about closing costs, and what smaller details you should remember when building that home of your dream….Like that extra TV cable outlet on the patio or the pre-wires for surround should you ever want to install a home theatre. A real estate agent who has lots of experience in new home purchases will save you money in short run and long-run.
We are the New Home Construction Experts. We have worked for builders. We understand the best negotiation and closing practices for new home buyers. We know what to ask for and when to ask for it.