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Do I Need a Realtor When Buying New Construction? | Yes! Here's Why...

8/13/2019

 

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New Construction homes are everywhere in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and it seems like an easy process, right?

Well….not quite as easy as you think.

We will do a separate video on the entire process from start to finish, but today we want to explain the benefits of using a real estate agent to represent you in the process of building and purchasing a new construction home.

Here is a typical scenario: 

You are considering a new construction home.

You drive around one afternoon and stop into a beautiful model home in a brand new neighborhood.

Who is the first person you see?

... The new home salesperson who works for the builder.

They are knowledgeable about the product, they show you some different options, and you decide to buy.

BUT before you sign on the dotted line…


… There are a few reasons that using a real estate agent ultimately would benefit you, the buyer, in this situation.



First, that wonderful salesperson you met works for the BUILDER, not for you.

Their primary interest is selling you something before you walk back out that door and into a different neighborhood because that is their job.

Having an agent working for YOU ensures that someone has you as their number one priority throughout the process.

These big builders are also publicly traded, so their sole interest is moving the product to meet certain goals and numbers because what they do directly affects their shareholders, and even Wall Street.

This can impact you, as the buyer, because it may determine different numbers and sales incentives, so let us do that work for you with your real estate goals in mind. 

Secondly, we are master negotiators.

That sign out front that says, “Homes starting in the $200,000s” might be misleading, and by the time you are ready to sign on the dotted line, that price is up to $450,000.

There are a few reasons why that happens, but understand that a real estate agent can absolutely help to negotiate that price down.

We also get the inside scoops on better lots, houses that fell through, builder incentives, and end of quarter sales so we know when you can have the best leverage as a buyer. Trust us!

Our assistance goes beyond the contract date (which is a HUGE contract, by the way!)

Once the building starts, your agent can check in on it weekly for you and keep you in the loop on progress.

That way you feel confident knowing standards are being met and schedules are being maintained.

When the house is finally ready, your agent can help with the inspection, too!

That final walkthrough is crucial because you want everything to be perfect when you move in.

​We’ve seen a few houses in our time, so we know exactly what to look for in order to make sure you get the best product, and exactly what you paid all that money for.
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We could go on and on with additional reasons, but the bottom line is that we are here to help you find the home of your dreams, for a great price, without any stress. 

Our entire mission is to help the buyers we meet make an informed decision on what to buy, get the best deal possible on their purchase, and feel confident in the product delivered for years to come. 

We have your back! We recently went through the new construction process, so we have a great deal of insight and experience in order to make your transaction go as smoothly as possible.

Every builder has a slightly different process- whether it be their design options, the deposit and payment schedule, their quality of construction, or their timing. 


We have worked with them all in and around Lakewood Ranch so we are here for you every step of the way with insight and guidance for your new home build. 

Don’t take our word for it...  Read our client Testimonials on Zillow! Just search Courtney & Michael Chenkus.

Still have questions on the process of buying or building new?

Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can catch our next videos on the New Construction Home Buying Process.

We are Courtney and Michael Chenkus with Charles Rutenberg Realty here in Lakewood Ranch FL.  We live here and love it here, but most importantly we would love to help you find a new place to call home in Lakewood Ranch.


If you want more information on how we can help you purchase your new home, feel free to contact us any time!

941-348-2653
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8/5/2020 12:56:02 am

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7/8/2022 04:25:22 pm

I appreciate what you said about making sure you hire someone to help you negotiate like an agent. I need to get a new house in Dallas. I'll have to hire a realtor to speed up the process.

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8/9/2022 10:18:58 pm

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9/15/2022 08:00:31 am

Great article!, I love all this, because I was able to gain information and also some tips. Thank you for posting this very informative article.

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11/11/2022 08:56:27 pm

I never took into account the fact that hiring a new construction home real estate agent will not cost us anything which means that we can save money when we hire their services. That is great news for us because this will be then the first time that we will buy a place for us that we can call our own. Learning about this information will ensure that we can stick to our budget and actually get the dream house we always wanted for years now.


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Michael and Courtney Chenkus
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8130 Lakewood Main Street | Suite 103 | #404
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

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