Purchasing a brand-new home is the ultimate real estate experience – you get greater control over the aesthetics and amenities and know that no one else has ever lived there to leave awful surprises behind. New construction comes with so many benefits that it is usually the first choice for anyone in a position to do it. However, just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s trouble-free; there’s still plenty that can (and does) go wrong. Like any other real estate purchase, you absolutely need an advocate in your corner, to ensure that everything meets your satisfaction and building codes. With new construction, the builder’s agent acts just like a seller’s agent for a used home, and their obligation is to represent the seller’s interests, not yours.
As a long-time realtor in Sun Prairie, WI, Leslie has seen many new homes have issues that needed clarification or resolution, just like a resale. It can be a terrible disappointment (and needless headache) to move into your newly-constructed home, only to find significant defects that really should have been pointed out before the closing. Don’t let this happen to you! Not only can a realtor help resolve issues, but the commission is typically paid by the seller with no cost to you, so there’s no reason to skip this critical step.
Besides fixing problems, a new home construction realtor can help you in several other ways, including
- Advise you regarding the professional reputation of the builder and the location.
- Guide you through the possible addons and upgrades and negotiate to get you exactly what you want at the best possible price.
- Help you shop around for the most advantageous financing.
- Double-check and organize all the paperwork, including the contract, and translate the specialized language used.
- Oversee the home inspection, possibly the most crucial step.
There’s often so many options with new construction that choosing amongst them can be a bewildering process. As a real estate agent in Sun Prairie, WI, with many years of experience, Leslie can walk you through what is and isn’t available (and practical), work directly with the builder’s agent to save you hassles and make sure your choices meet any local homeowner’s association rules. Ideally, you should select your agent before your first visit so that it’s clear the seller will be paying my commission – not you! Please call Leslie the Realtor at (000) 000-4052 to talk about your new home!
