No. 1: Realtors Know the Best Time to Buy

Your Barth Group® Realtor has the inside scoop regardless of whether you are buying an existing home or looking at new construction homes. They know the area’s real estate market inside and out and can help you get the best deal possible.

One thing your new construction Realtor can help you determine is the best time to buy. Believe it or not, but many of the nation’s largest builders are publicly traded companies. They answer to shareholders and need to meet sales goals. This is why your Realtor might tell you that the best time to buy a new construction home is toward the end of the quarter. As the quarter comes to a close, builders might be more aggressive with sales and discounts and might be more open to negotiations in order to meet sales goals. 

Additionally, your Realtor might tell you that December is a good month to buy a new construction home. Most people associate December with gift buying, not home sales. This means that builders are itching to make sales and might be willing to negotiate.

Your Realtor knows the best time to buy and can guide you through the process. 

 

No. 2: A Realtor Can Help You Find the Best Home Builders

Your Barth Group® agent has a wealth of experience in the local home market. They can put this knowledge to work for you in finding a builder you can trust. They know about quality of workmanship, warranties, track records for resolving issues and more. Start putting together your home buying wish list, to get yourself organized so you can hit the ground running when it's time to discuss how your new home will look, what its layout will be like, etc. 

Your new construction Realtor can give you a clear understanding of the process and what’s down the road when making a purchase.

No. 3: A Realtor Can Advocate and Stand Up for You

Some buyers believe you don’t need a Realtor when buying new construction. Their thinking is that avoiding a Realtor will save them money on the transaction. This isn’t true, as working with a Realtor can actually save them thousands of dollars on a New Home Purchase!

When you don’t work with a Realtor, you are letting the builder’s agent represent you. The builder’s representative won’t be working in your best interest. This means you are not their top priority, as they are working for the builder. Having representation from a new construction Realtor means that an experienced professional has your back. A new construction Realtor can advocate and stand up for you throughout the entire transaction.

You need a new construction Realtor who knows how to ask the right questions. To find an experienced agent who can advocate for you, you need to ask a few questions, too. Consider asking a potential Realtor:

  •   What are the benefits of buying new construction over an existing home?

  •   Do you know of any lenders who specialize in new construction mortgages?

  •   What is your experience selling new construction homes?

  •   How familiar are you with the new construction purchase process?

 

No. 4: A Realtor Can Negotiate on Your Behalf

A new home can be expensive, especially if you’re opting for new construction. In many cases, builders advertise the base price of their homes. This is often for the most basic model of the home. It’s likely not the home you see when you tour the model. Models usually include many upgrades.

However, one of the benefits of buying new construction is customization. You can make a new construction home your own. One of the many benefits of working with a New Construction Realtor from The Barth Group®, is that they can negotiate the customizations with the builder on your behalf. This can help ensure you get a fair price for your upgrades and alterations to the floor plan.

An experienced new construction Realtor can go into these negotiations prepared to get you the best price possible, saving you money in the long run.

 

No. 5: A Realtor Can Help with Inspections and Contract Contingencies

You know you need an inspection when you buy an existing home, but did you know an Inspection is an important part of Buying a New Construction home as well? 

An experienced new construction Realtor can recommend the right inspections for a new home. For example, if the new construction home has a septic system, it might be smart to make the purchase contract contingent on an inspection of the septic system. This might prevent plumbing issues down the road.

There are many other scenarios in which a new construction Realtor can help with the new home buying process. They know which inspections are necessary on a new construction home and can make sure all are performed before closing.

When it comes to buying new construction, there are lots of benefits that come with working with an experienced real estate agent. Don’t go at it alone! A skilled New Construction Realtor with The Barth Group® is a professional working on your behalf. They can save you time, money and stress. 

Are you looking for a new construction Realtor? If so one of The Barth Group’s skilled professionals can guide you through the homebuying process. The best part is, you do not pay a penny for this Professional representation!

 

Sincerely,

Jason Barth

The Barth Group® - New Home Division

Website: www.BarthGroupNewHomes.com 

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