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Buyers often think that they will pay extra if they
purchase through a real estate agent, but that is not the case. Builders
factor in the selling costs when they price their homes and buyers pay
the same price whether any agents are involved or not. In
fact, often times we can save them money.
What most people don't realize is that when they go
to a new home tract without an agent, they have no representation. The
on-site tract agent works for the builder, is representing the builder,
and ultimately, is looking out for the builder's best interests. Often,
when not represented, the buyer ends up paying unnecessary fees or costs
and may not be aware of concessions that the builder might make.
Currently there are over 400 different new home subdivisions, in the
Greater Las Vegas Metropolitan Area.
Some of
the things we help you with are:
- Choosing a builder with
a good reputation, quality construction, and good follow
up. (Not one that is almost out of business or one that
will sell you a home and then never come back to make any
repairs!)
- Choosing the best area
with the best value, floorplan, and options; keeping
resale value in mind, and keeping you out of areas with
known problems. (Currently, there are builders selling in
subdivisions where there have been numerous problems with
ground movement or settling and they are not required to
disclose these facts to you!!)
- Go over in detail what
is included and what is optional, lot sizes, CC&R's,
etc. so that you are clear about exactly what it is that
you are purchasing and can see beyond the wonderfully
decorated model.
- Choose what type of
financing will work best for you, avoid unnecessary costs
and guide you through the steps needed to complete your
loan or negotiate for you to get a fair discount for cash.
- Be present at your
walk-through to inspect your new home and itemize any
needed repairs.
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If you are considering a new home, FIRST
call us so we can discuss possibilities and then go through some
models together. The builders will cooperate with us, but only if we
take you through the models and if we take you to the tract the first
time. So many times people drive by the models, on the spur of the
moment go inside, like the home, then call to ask for our opinion and
help. Once they have done this, we may not be able to represent them.
New home developments sometimes spend upwards of $80,000 on each model,
decorating and showcasing the home. They have furniture specifically
sized for the rooms, show the homes with no interior doors or screens on
the windows and situate the homes on larger lots with no other homes
next to or behind them. Their marketing people are full-time,
professional sales people who work for them. There are some wonderful
new homes out there, but it's
important that you are represented when you go out looking.
So... the next time you get
ready to walk into a new home subdivision, turn around and call us
before you open the door and talk with the builder's salesperson. You
have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
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Many people don't realize that we can help them
purchase a home from one of the new home housing tracts. In many other
states, new homes may only be purchased directly through the builder and
their on-site agents. However in Nevada, we can show you any of the new
homes that are available. At our office we have a "New Homes"
computer and are able to search by your requirements to find the best
home value for you.
