From The Desk of Linda Strasberg

It's just one of many things that makes buying a newly built home different -- and sometimes trickier -- than purchasing an existing one, even at a time when builders are slashing prices to reduce inventory.

Once you sign that list, many builders won't pay a commission to the agent, figuring they have already lured you in. So if you still want an agent to guide you in such things as negotiating price and extras, you would have to pay the commission yourself. If you don't bring an agent in the beginning, they won't honor that agent after that. 

There's things that an agent is able to guide a buyer through that they would not know on their own.

To make the most of a new-home purchase, shoppers need to come armed with knowledge.That might mean reading up on a builder. Is he solvent? Are his homes sound? Does he back his product? Or it could mean hiring a real estate agent for guidance to review the contract and add consumer-friendly clauses.

Remember: Just because builders have salespeople at the model homes, offer ready-to-sign contracts and can arrange a mortgage, that doesn't necessarily mean they're looking out for your best interests.

Everyone working on the site is working for the builder, there's not one single person there who's working for the buyer.

If you'd like for me to get to know you better or if you have questions regarding buying in today's real estate market, schedule a complimentary telephone conference.  Ask me which tracks are contributing 3% towards your closing costs and which builder offers the most bang for your buck right now. I welcome the opportunity to be of service.

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