Why You Need a Real Estate Agent When Buying From a Builder Part 2

When you retain the services of a real estate agent, their responsibility is to you. That means you have an expert who is looking out for your financial interests, an expert who’s contractually obligated to protect you. An agent can help you navigate the new-construction contract; help you understand how specific clauses, riders, and upgrade options affect you; and make sure you know what you need to before you sign on the dotted line.

Finding the right model and picking out your upgrades is the fun part. Once you’re ready to sign the contract, an agent can work on your behalf to negotiate the terms, from upgrade options to financing and closing costs.

Signing the contract with the builder is just the first step in the process. There will be several more meeting with the builder. You will need to line up financing, work with the title company. there may be inspection throughout the construction. An agent can manage that process and can accompany you on inspections to insure you are not missing anything at each construction milestone.