June 16, 2023
Home Buying
Are You Shopping for a Brand-New Home - Shiny and Never Lived-in? -? It may seem straightforward when purchasing a new construction home; choose your perfect floorplan, watch as construction proceeds, and move in when its ready. Unfortunately not. New home purchases involve an elaborate process with its own rules; where does a realtor come into the equation? Let's explore this further.
Just like in court, entering the complex world of real estate requires expert guidance and representation from someone outside its realm - just ask any lawyer! Builder's sales agents represent only their interests whereas realtors represent yours and can guide and advise you throughout the entire process so as to help make informed decisions and help make life simpler.
Contrary to popular belief, the price of a new construction home doesn't need to be set in stone. An experienced realtor knows how to effectively negotiate price, upgrades and closing costs to save you more money than you might imagine possible, making their services invaluable.
A home purchase involving new construction requires extensive paperwork that may be intimidating and confusing, particularly if this is your first home. Realtors are experts at real estate contracts and can help make sense of all the jargon-heavy contracts - they ensure everything is in order, thus minimizing costly mistakes.
Realtors possess extensive knowledge of their local real estate markets, which can give you invaluable insights about builders' reputations, the quality of construction work, future value potential of your home and even subtle details about its surroundings - which could potentially prevent making costly errors when making an irrevocable decision. Taking advantage of such insider information could save you from making regrettable choices!
Should any complications arise during the construction process, having a realtor on board can be invaluable. They know who to talk to, what questions to ask and how best to resolve issues such as delayed construction timelines, unmet expectations or disputes about features and finishes. Your realtor can be there as your advocate to address all concerns effectively.
Finally, homebuying can be an emotional rollercoaster - from selecting finishes to unexpected delays. A good realtor shouldn't just act as your business associate; they should act as your confidante, coach and cheerleader throughout this journey - providing you with emotional support through it all.
At first glance, purchasing a new construction home on your own might seem tempting, but having a professional realtor by your side can save both money and stress. Realtors serve more than simply as home hunters; they are advocates, advisors and partners in this exciting journey towards homeownership. Before diving headfirst into this thrilling world of new construction homes, consider teaming up with an experienced agent - it could be one of your wisest moves yet!
Diana Renee
I am so fortunate to have grown up in one of the most wonderful places in the world, California. With friendly people, incredible weather, great entertainment, beaches, mountains and the desert all within driving distance, SoCal has it all. I was born and raised in Long Beach, and have lived in Corona since 1996. I truly love this city and I'm proud to assist my clients in navigating the process of buying and selling real estate.
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