A Modern Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Home Building

Before you tour a model home, there is one thing you need to know that could save you thousands of dollars…

When you visit a model home, you will probably be greeted by the builder’s real estate agent. That agent represents the builder and represents the builder’s interest.

Did you know you can have your own agent that represents you and your interests?

There are a dozen reasons why you should have your own real estate agent when building a new home.

Well, if you plan on using your own agent to represent your interests during the home buying and building process, you better bring them to your first visit to a model home.

The reason is if you are unaccompanied at your first visit, the builder will register you in their system as unrepresented. If you want to have an agent help you in the future, you will have to pay your agent directly and that cost is on top of the list price of the home.

If you bring your agent to the first visit, then the list price you see includes a commission to your real estate agent.

So, if you don’t bring your agent to the first showing, you are actually paying for the benefit but not getting it.

This small piece of advice will save you thousands of dollars.

If you are thinking about building a new home, reach out to me first!

I’ve represented a lot of families building homes from scratch and spec homes (currently under construction pending completion), and have resources to help you though the process!