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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Welcome to Gohsv.com. I hope that this will be your main source for information on Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley. GoHsv.com is not only for people relocating to Huntsville, but for those of us who live here as well. I moved here from the Chicago area so I tried to figure out what information I would like to know before moving here. Then I got with some friends and found out what information we, as residents, would like to have. If there is anything else you would like to see here, or have any comments, just send me an email and let me know.

I am a Realtor with Team Sheffield of Rise Real Estate. Rise is the largest real estate company in Northern Alabama. I have either listed or sold properties (land, new construction and existing homes) from Madison all the way to Albertville. I see my clients from the first step all the way to the last. From writing the offer, information on financing, to negotiating the best deal for you, to the home inspection, appraisal, to getting everything ready to close, the closing process, and even after to make sure you get your homestead exemption filed. I will do my best to make sure your purchase is as smooth as possible.

I am starting this blog to answer all of your real estate questions. Just email me your questions and I will update this either weekly or bi-weekly.

My first blog is going to be on buyer representation. The first thing everyone should know is that it does not cost you anything to work with a Realtor if you are a buyer. That is right, not a dime. If I am representing you and you are buying a property, my fee is already negotiated with the seller. The seller pays the whole fee for the Realtor(s) and it is not a closing cost that the buyer can end up paying at closing. So, it makes since to use a Realtor. We are here to make sure your purchase, whether it is your primary residence, second home, or investment property, is as painless as possible. Even if you have already found a home or property, a Realtor comes in handy. For example, a Realtor can assist you in negotiating the contract, a home inspection, termite letter (required in Alabama), title insurance, survey, coordinating with the lender (if needed), where to close (Alabama uses closing attorney’s not title companies), and even after your homes closes. Alabama has a Homestead Exemption that if the home you purchase is going to be your primary residence, they cut your property taxes in half. You just have to file your “blue card” once you receive it approximately 2 to 3 weeks after closing. That is a pretty nice deal. In the following weeks I will be talking more in depth about buyer representation such as, “Do I need a Realtor when I build new construction?” And “What exactly is Dual Agency and am I really getting the representation I deserve?”

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