SECRETS EVERY NEW HOME BUYER SHOULD KNOW.
See your agent before you set foot in a model, know how much house you can afford. Put experience and loyalty on your side. The sales agent in a model home represents the builder, not you. If you don't have a professional Buyer's Agent working on your side, you're not represented. It's my business to understand new home construction, warranties, financing and differences in price, quality and lot selection. I'm there to help you get the best value. Remember, to the builder you represent one sale, Your Buyer's agent represents 100's of sales.
Not all builders are created equal.
Some are known for their craftsmanship, others for innovative use of space, or customer attention during construction or satisfaction after the sale. Your agent knows the reputation and financial strength of builders in the area. As a professional specializing in both resale and new homes I can help you find the best home for you.
Choose options carefully. The higher the base price of the house, the more upgrades and options you can add without overpricing for the neighborhood. Remember some improvements can be added later, sometimes for less money, such as fencing, screened porches, tile floors, or landscaping.
Your agent knows which builders may negotiate price, upgrades or options. At times builders offer incentives to both the buyer and agent to move inventory in certain communities. Your agent will discuss this with you.
Make sure the contract works for you. Your Buyer's agent will be certain the agreement with the builder includes some safeguards for you, such as itemizing your upgrades, allowing you access to the site to check on construction, specific wording regarding areas of concern to you and specific language or addendum's to protect you. You can count on me to help you understand how new homes are built and the fine print of builder contracts and warranties.
 New doesn't mean perfect. New home builders typically use modern materials. But new and modern doesn't mean perfect. Consider hiring a home inspector. Your home inspector will create a builder punch list to fix major problems before closing.
Unlike some areas of the country where builders do not cooperate with Realtors, In Jacksonville, Builders seek our assistance since we sell 70% of their product. Almost half of all new home buyers in the United States use real estate agents to help them buy their new builder home.
Those who go it alone may not realize there's no cost to the buyer nor does the builder offer any discount if you don't have an agent. Builders are happy to cooperate with agents. Our service is free. Why would anyone purchase a new home in an unfamiliar market without adequate representation?
Got Questions?
Just give us a call at 800-535-9594 Ask for Cathy Sloan or Mike Sloan . In Jacksonville call 904-260-4550 or click the link below to email us http://cathysloan.point2homes.biz/Contact_Me/page_301744.html |