Do I need a Realtor when I am building a new home or buying new construction?

What is better than having a home built just for you? You get to pick everything from the brick/siding, elevations, sod etc. on the outside. To the flooring, fixtures, appliances, molding etc. on the inside. It 's made just for you.



There is a Realtor or Real Estate Agent at the model home or showroom for you to work with. Just remember that the agent there is employed by the builder. Before you sign any contract, they are legally obligated to have you sign a disclosure stating that they are an agent for the builder.



So where is your representation if something goes wrong? Hire a Realtor to work for you. As with existing homes, if you used your own Realtor to represent you, you would not have to pay a dime. Now you have someone only looking out for your best interest.



The builders here are very good in Northern Alabama, but no home is perfect. What can go wrong? You paid for your whole yard to be sodded, and they only do the front yard. You upgraded your appliances and they sent the standard versions. The wrong fixtures were delivered, or the wrong color cabinets were sent. With so many choices, mistakes can be made. I am not trying to deter anyone from building their dream home, but with so many choices, things can get overlooked.



That is why you need your Realtor to make sure if anything goes wrong, they are there to help. A builder looks at a Realtor as bringing them multiple clients. Not just a person buying one home, but a chance for them to sell multiple homes by Realtors bringing their clients to them. So they might try a little harder to make sure our clients are satisfied for repeat business.



You also need to make sure that your Realtor will do what it takes to make sure you are satisfied. I will stop by the site periodically to make sure everything is going smoothly. If I do see something that is wrong, I will notify the builder to get it rectified immediately. I like to be there for every walk through, just to make sure all your questions are answered. Also, to be there to ask any questions that you don't want to. I only have one person to answer to, that is "you" my client. I am not happy until you are happy.



Getting your own home built can be one of the best experiences of your life. I personally am planning on getting one built within the next year or two. I just want to make sure you have someone on your side that only cares about you. I would love to assist you in getting your dream home built. But even if you don't use me, please use a Realtor to represent you. You will be happy you did.



You can reach me at (256) 653-1165 or at michaelbelviy@bellsouth.net.



Keep checking for my next blog on Dual Agency - Am I getting the representation I deserve?



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