Why You Need a Buyer’s Agent for New Construction

Many home buyers without a Buyers Agent think that its the right thing to do by just calling the agent representing the new home community. "Wrong!"

It is foolish for a home buyer to enter into a new construction contract without an experienced real estate agent. The advantages are many; aside from the obvious ones. In most cases, the buyer agent representation is often FREE. The seller or builder typically pays the commission.

The community agent represents the builder/developer, so many times you are just another in a line of buyer looking in there community. There is no loyalty to you, as there would be with your own Buyers Agent representing you.

Many new home agents actually welcome experienced buyer agents. A few reasons include:

• Site agents want to sell homes. They don't want to have to handle every aspect of the buyer for months after the contract.
• Site agents find it much easier to deal with another agent as opposed to directly with a buyer.
• Buyer agents often handle questions and potential issues long before the site agent is called.

 Why You Need a Buyer’s Agent for New Construction

1. Site agents depend on agents in the field to sell homes. They expect to move inventory through a channel of agents that have "ready to purchase" buyers. 

2. Experienced buyer's agent know how to present requests and negotiate with the on-site agents.

3. Experienced buyer's agent know how to read and explain a new construction contracts.

4. Most good buyer's agents will be there even after the home closes. There is nothing better than referral business to friends and family.

5. An experienced buyer's agent will usually have a networking group to recommend for items, such as, inspections, mortgages, construction issues, etc. 

It is best to use a professional that represents your best interest, especially when that guidance is typically available at no cost.

Take advantage of the opportunity.