Thinking of Building a New Home?

Thinking of Building a New Home? Then your first step should be to hire a realtor who will represent you throughout the process. Now remember the builder pays the commission, so there is no extra cost to you. The representative at the model homes works for the builder and their duty is to make the most money for the builder.

When you buy a new construction, the home’s builder is considered the seller, and the agent representing the builder is called the builder’s agent. They represent the best interests of the builder, not the buyer.

According to and article in the National Association of Realtors Magazine, ” If you are interested in buying a new construction, the builder’s agent will be ready to help you with the process. But make no mistake: You need your own real estate agent from the get-go. Even if it seems like plug and play to sign up with the builder’s on-site agent, you’re going to want someone representing your side of the deal.”

The Article from NAR explains, “After all, the job of the builder’s agent is to get the highest price for the homes the builder is selling so the agent is not going to be as eager to negotiate down.”