Why Use a Real Estate Agent When Buying a New Construction Home?

New Constructions Homes & Real Estate 

If you’re thinking about buying a new construction home but are unsure whether you should use a real estate agent or not, this article is for you! Not only are there many benefits to using a real estate agent when buying a new home, but a licensed real estate agent or Realtor® can save you time, money and help you avoid major mistakes you’d later come to regret. On the flip side, it’s honestly hard to come up with any disadvantages or drawbacks to buying a new home using a real estate agent. Let’s dive right in and explore the reasons to use a real estate agent when buying a new construction home in South Alabama!

Important Note: In order to work with a real estate agent to buy a new construction home, your agent must be with you on your first visit to the new build community or model home. The builder will register you with your agent. If you visit the builder first without your agent, we will not be able to help you.

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$339,900
Neighborhood: Hidden Lake
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,536
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
305
Days on Site
186666
MLS
No description available...
$464,900
Neighborhood: Willow Walk
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,900
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
10
Days on Site
188883
MLS
If you are looking for space with gorgeous views all around and amenities within walking distance of your front door then you'll want to look at this new construction located in Headland. This...
$479,900
Neighborhood: Rural
4
Beds
2F21/2
Baths
2,650
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
4
Days on Site
189698
MLS
Welcome home! This new construction beauty is located in Slocomb on 3 acres. Conveniently located close to restaurants, shopping, and more. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, an...
$362,000
Neighborhood: Willow Point
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,277
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
1
Day on Site
189726
MLS
New construction in Beautiful Willow Point Subdivision, 108 Laney Lane! What a wonderful fall present to yourself!! This is an all-brick home that can have stone accent if you choose. See while there...
$256,500
Neighborhood: Thomley Ridge
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,802
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
14
Days on Site
189555
MLS
No description available...
$281,500
Neighborhood: Thomley Ridge
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,103
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
10
Days on Site
189618
MLS
No description available...
$589,900
Neighborhood: Charleston Mills
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,791
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
6
Days on Site
189682
MLS
Beautiful, corner lot house on Charleston Mills with all the right upgrades in the kitchen and bathrooms to name a few. The Stallworth home plan has 5 five bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and a huge bonus...
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,500
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
2
Days on Site
189486
MLS
Beautiful Brand new home sitting on 1.3 acres of land in Rehobeth School District. Home Features open floor plan, with Bonus Room and an Office. 3 BR 2.5 BA Granite throughout. Kitchen feature a...
$299,000
Neighborhood: Valley Stream Garden
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,953
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
260
Days on Site
186362
MLS
Split floor plan for privacy. Living room opens to kitchen/dining area. Living room and main bedroom have tray ceilings. Living room has electric fireplace great for ambience in the summer or warmth...
$264,900
Neighborhood: Maplewood
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,938
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
4
Days on Site
189689
MLS
New construction, split floor plan. This is a wonderful new 4 bed home located north of Dothan in the Maplewood subdivision only a couple of miles from major shopping and eating establishments....
$449,000
Neighborhood: Ryma Oaks Subdivision
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,745
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
4
Days on Site
189693
MLS
Brand new!! This new construction will be ready by years end. With 2,754 sq ft, there is plenty of room for any family. A bonus room upstairs that could be converted into a bedroom, LVP flooring,...
$389,000
Neighborhood: Ryma Oaks Subdivision
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,335
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
4
Days on Site
189694
MLS
New build in Rehobeth school district. This beautiful home offers 2,335 sq ft to roam around in. It will feature a bonus room upstairs that can be used as bedroom, LVP flooring, granite counter tops,...
$439,000
Neighborhood: Ryma Oaks Subdivision
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,663
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
4
Days on Site
189695
MLS
Rehobeth home, new construction. This home will feature a bonus room upstairs that can be used as an extra bedroom, granite counters, LVP flooring, a fireplace, and a large indoor pantry. Offering a...
$329,900
Neighborhood: Bellwood Trail
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,913
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
4
Days on Site
189696
MLS
New construction in the Bellwood Trails Subdivision. Split Floorplan for privacy. 4 BR 2 BA. Electric fireplace in Living Room. Nice sized cul-de-sac lot. Stainless Steel appliances, Gas Rinnai...
$329,900
Neighborhood: Bellwood Trail
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,913
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
4
Days on Site
189697
MLS
New construction in the Bellwood Trails Subdivision. Split Floorplan for privacy. 4 BR 2 BA. Electric fireplace in Living Room. Nice sized cul-de-sac lot. Stainless Steel appliances, Gas Rinnai...
$346,900
Neighborhood: The Summit At Oak Park
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,511
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
5
Days on Site
188396
MLS
NEW Carol Plan WOW! 5 Bedrooms, 3 full baths and a 2-car garage. This home features an OPEN kitchen with GRANITE counters with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and an eat-in DINING area. You have a Formal...

Reasons to Use a Realtor® or Real Estate Agent to Buy a New Home 

The Builder’s Sales Agent Work for Them, Not You

The first thing you should know about buying a new home from a builder is that their sales agents don’t represent you, they represent the builder. In other words, their agent is not looking out for your best interests. However, when you sign a buyer representation agreement with a regular real estate agent, they are agreeing to represent you and look out for your interests. A builder’s representative does not have this same obligation; therefore, they are looking out for the builder’s best interests, not yours. 

It Costs You Nothing 

That’s right, working with a real estate agent to buy a new construction home costs you nothing! In a real estate transaction, the seller pays the commission. How this works is that when a builder constructs a new home, they usually offer a commission to whoever brings the buyer. So, if your agent brings you to the new home you want to buy, you don’t pay anything to your agent for all their work and representation. The builder pays your agent’s commission.

Using a Real Estate Agent When Buying a New Construction Home

Your Agent Can Negotiate for You

Trying to negotiate on your own can be an emotional process that leaves you exhausted and frustrated. Tapping into your agent’s years of experience and expertise in negotiating contracts is another huge reason to use a Realtor® or real estate agent when buying a new home. This includes negotiating extra upgrades and design options, which can make a huge difference in your satisfaction with the home. Good new construction real estate agents make a living by getting their clients the best deal possible.

Contracts and Contingencies

Another reason to use a real estate agent when you buy a new home is to have someone to help you understand and navigate the complexities of real estate contracts and contingencies. The time and expertise required to understand a contract can be significant. Worse yet, is not understanding or being comfortable with what you see in the contract. While most builders are good and ethical people, it’s always a good idea to have someone who knows just as much as they do when looking at contracts. A good real estate agent will know what to look for and demand before you sign a contract or agree on any contingencies.

Save Time and Money

Buying a new home can be very time consuming and expensive. Going at it alone means you’re the one who will have to read through all the paperwork, negotiate with the builder and be the one who must stay on top of everything and keep costs down. Why do everything on your own when a real estate agent can help handle the load for you? Using a real estate agent to buy a new home gives you access to a professional working hard on your behalf at no cost to you.  

Get Help with Housing Upgrades and Options

One of the biggest decisions people have to make when building a new home are what upgrades and extras they will have the builder add. This step can get expensive, especially if you don’t know what you should have the builder do and what you could have done after you move in. A good new construction real estate agent can help you decide on the best upgrades and explain the pros and cons of each.

Tap Into Years of Knowledge and Experience

Buying a new home isn’t something you do very often. For most people, they may buy only one new home in their lifetime! But a real estate agent may help buyers with new construction properties on a monthly or even daily basis! Think of all the things they know about the process and what it takes to get a fair deal that you don’t know. And remember, it costs you nothing to utilize a real estate agent’s years of experience and knowledge! 

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Financing Options

Many builders have preferred lenders they want you to get financing through. This may cause you to feel pressure to take what they’re offering, even if it’s not the best deal available. A good real estate agent can help you shop around for the best deal possible on your mortgage. This alone can save you thousands of dollars! 

Home Inspection

It’s not wise to forego a home inspection on a new build home, as they can have defects just like a resale property. But if you’re not working with a real estate agent, how would you know that canceling the home inspection is one of the biggest mistakes you can make? The wise counsel of your Realtor® during home inspection time and new home orientation can save you tons of headaches and hassles.

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