7 Reasons To Use a New Construction Realtor

Always Look At Models With A Realtor-

We have each specialized in and sold new construction homes for over 25 years in Las Vegas, Henderson and N. Las Vegas. Technology for the materials that homes are made of and the products included in these homes have continually changed and is now amazing! Utility bills are lower because homes stay warmer and cooler.

There are numerous liabilities, options, green products and ways to build a home that you need to go into this large investment educated. Some things you may not know are listed below:

1. Tract Sales Agents Work for the Builder- Not You!

Realtors are paid by the Builder when you buy a New Construction Home. You pay the sale for a home if you have representation or not. What you may not know is that Builder Tract Sales Agents Work For The Builder. This is deceptive because they are so nice and knowledgeable and helpful. They’ll offer you water and cookies. Know This: They are only there to help you choose to buy a home in THEIR DEVELOPMENT.

When you do a sales contract, they have you sign forms saying they do not represent you even though they sure seem like they do. There are questions they cannot answer and contracts are ALWAYS in the builder’s best interest since their attorneys write them.

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Free Realtor Representation

2. It Costs You Nothing!

WE ARE FREE! Builders in Nevada, and many states, pay Realtors to bring their clients to see a new home community for the first visit. If you go to a new home community for a first visit without your Realtor, you will not be entitled to FREE representation by a Realtor. Representation can be so important in some cases, that we have had people pay us themselves. Get us for FRee!

By going on the first visit with a Realtor, you get the benefits of the Realtor’s knowledge and assistance without any cost to you! Definitely, see new construction homes with a Realtor the first time you look! You can then do subsequent visits without the Realtor.

3. You’ll Save Time and Money

A Realtor will save you time and money in many ways. We have wonderful programs that take your wish list and narrow down your choices of subdivisions that fit your needs, in the area you desire. If you are unsure of which area to relocate to, we educate you on areas before looking at homes. We call this “The Three Hour Tour.” Then we look at specific homes and subdivisions in the area you choose so you are not wasting your time. No reason to look at apples when you want oranges!

4. Knowledge

Experienced Realtors will know the area and possibly what the future building plans are for the area. Hopefully, they’ll be familiar with scary clauses in a specific builder’s sales contract- many have them. Realtors are aware of local builder’s reputations. Just because you are looking at a National Builder, it doesn’t mean that every subcontractor’s workers are skilled. Rightly so, a Las Vegas Builder will have a different reputation here compared to other states depending on their building team.

5. Housing Upgrades and Options          

When building a home by choosing the lot and house to put on that lot, builders have option cut-off dates.  There are both structural options and design options. A Realtor can assist you with questions and concerns you’ll have in these areas. Many options cannot be added after drywall is nailed on so if cut-off dates have passed, they can usually refer you to a quality tradesperson. Tradespeople take good care of our referrals because they want more.

Regardless of what stage of construction your home is at, most builders still allow you to choose the flooring. Sometimes completed homes- “Standing Inventory”- have incentives due to them having already made design choices. We ask and often get them incentives even when they are not offered. It never hurts to ask and they want to make Realtors happy so we will bring back more of our clients!

6. Financing      

Many builders typically have their own lending company in today’s world. Interest rates and fees are negotiable no matter which company you contact. Sometimes a builder will give great incentives to use their lenders because they make money on your loan too.

Watch out- Still compare rates and fees with at least 2 other lenders because the interest rate you are charged can be higher to pay for these incentives. If they are higher, compare the cost of the incentive vs. the interest rate difference before writing their lender off. Ease and speed are also factors to consider.

Always check with 3 Lenders before deciding who to use. Call the builder’s lender, your bank and a Realtor referral. Read more in our loan and credit blogs library. Realtors are familiar with local Lenders and can refer you to a loan company with low costs and great service.

Note: Every state has different licensing laws and timeframes that a lender must comply with. When using an online or out-of-state lender, see what their timelines are and add a week to make sure you can meet your closing date.

7. Walk-thru and New Home Orientation 

When a home is complete, there is a walkthrough with the homeowners to explain how the home operates. We have done hundreds of these and we often see construction details that are incorrect and will show them to you. Many Realtors assist you and go to this part of the process.

If you do not have a Realtor or if your Realtor doesn’t pay to protect you, we suggest that you hire a New Construction Home Inspection company (not a resale home company). Most homes have enough problems that their services will more than pay for themselves in mechanical and energy savings.

The Best New Construction Realtor

The Kurt Grosse Team- Kurt Grosse with Realty One Group is a retired Nevada building engineer (before becoming a Realtor) who told the largest builders in town how to put their homes together. When there was a problem he was the guy who told them how to fix it. When he or someone on his team, sell a new home, our clients will have free weekly Construction Monitoring done by Kurt as your home is being built.

We will send you weekly photos and/or videos of your home for your records even if you live in town. Kurt will do the framing walk-thru with the builder with you or for you. Every option is identified by him and verified as being there. This means that you also get his 30+ years of construction and real estate expertise working for you at no cost! With how quickly homes are built and all of the new technology being used, his services are invaluable!

Our office tracks Builder Options cut-off dates and we remind you. At your New Home Orientation and Walk-Thru, we hire the best New Construction Home Inspector FOR you as a gift. We protect you in every way we can.

Choosing Your Agent For A New Home

Realtors are all different. We are a unique team in Las Vegas because We Protect You! There are other Realtors who offer similar services in other cities, you just have to look for them. We may know a Realtor with similar skills in another city and can refer you-  just call and ask! 702-750-7599

If you’re working with a Realtor, Ask Questions. See what your Realtor does for you at new construction developments. Some Realtors take you there, register you with the builder and you may see them at the closing. Others register you, sit while you sign the contract and go to the design center with you then you’ll see them at the walk-thru to chat.

Because we know about construction, building and how builders operate, we offer value. You do not need help choosing a cabinet color or self-clean vs. regular stoves… You need to make sure the largest investment most people have is built correctly. If you don’t find out issues now, the inspector when you sell the home may find some and you pay for them, not the builder.

Resale Homes

We have the same philosophy when we show you pre-owned homes. As you look to see if a home fits your criteria, we look for signs of flaws. Bowed walls, broken window seals, hot spots in a room, mold, etc. As you look at the lovely pool, we look at the yard’s drainage, walls and the paint and stucco on the house.

If you want a Realtor who doesn’t just say “I can sell new homes” but one who knows them and is there to Protect You, give us a call at 702-750-7599 or fill out our contact form. We are full-service Realtors so we will help you in any way we can. Also, you can search for new homes below but I promise its WAY easier if we do it and send you the results.

Written by: Terri Grosse with Realty One Group in Las Vegas. Terri has sold Las Vegas Valley real estate since 1993. Her husband Kurt Grosse joined her team in 1996 to sell new construction homes. Together they quickly becoming a Las Vegas Top-Producing Realtor Team specializing in new construction. Contact them for a consultation appointment today at 702-750-7599.


Original link: New Home Communities Las Vegas

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