David Bruce

August 16th, 2010

Get Represented When Buying A New Home From A Builder!

Even in a down real estate market there is no shortage of NEW homes being built and marketed by builders.  Many new home developments in the Richmond area have information or sales centers.  Be cautious when visiting as the builder’s sales agents are paid to represent the builder, regardless of what they may tell you. Due to the high volume nature of new home sales, usually builder’s agents are paid less than a traditional commission; some earn a salary plus incentives, so closing a high volume of deals is important to their livelihood. They are negotiating for the builder, not you and you could lose out on incentives, discounts and upgrades if you go it alone.

Hire a Buyer’s Agent to represent you before you visit an information/sales center.  Sometimes once you visit a development without an agent builders will not let you have representation at a later date.  Your Buyer’s Agent will be paid by the builder a set commission so having representation will not cost you more, you will only save through having your interests represented.

Skye Bruce Properties has new construction experts on staff to help you through the new construction process for any home in the Central Virginia area. Your Skye Bruce Properties REALTOR will represent you, be your fiduciary and will highlight the positives as well as the negatives about the transaction.  Builder’s agents don’t discuss drawbacks. Thinking of buying a new home from a builder?  Contact Skye Bruce Properties first!

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