Buying a New Construction Home in 2014?

Why you should think twice before going without Your Paul Team.

So, this is the year. The year you have decided to build your own home. What better way to have every detail you have ever wished for. From your dream kitchen to the massive on-suite master bath with a deep Jacuzzi tub, there’s something you, as an investor, need to know.

Many buyers in today’s market do not use a realtor when buying a new construction. This is not only a huge disadvantage for the buyer, but a well thought mistake. There are plenty of reasons anyone buying a new construction home should use a realtor, but the number one reason by a landslide, is to make sure someone else has your back. Sure, the builder’s agent is super friendly and might offer you a discount if you do not use your own realtor, but let’s be honest here… that discount is no discount at all.

Ryan Ward, CEO of Premier Atlanta Real Estate, LLC with Keller Williams Realty Consultants, explains, “Whenever you try to save yourself that 3% commission rate, you aren’t cutting the cost of your home at all, because the realtor’s sales commission is taken from the builder’s profit. By going into the transaction unrepresented, the builder is free to either pocket his savings or pay a higher commission to their sales representative.”  

That being said, a builder’s agent knows they must “sell, sell, sell,” in order to keep up with the demanded quota or their job will be at stake. Believing the hype is a buyer’s downfall. Builders will not even discount the price of construction without representation, but they can manipulate costs and other barriers whether it be delays, market analysis, or contract stipulations. These agents work directly for the builders, making their loyalty strictly to them. They are there to make builders money. Your Paul Team works with builders that are the best in Northeast Ohio. They welcome and include us along with their team of experts to make your new home build a dream come true.

Why not let a professional expert help you get the most bang for your buck? We will make sure the contract you sign benefits you. From negotiations, all the way through the building process, we will be with you throughout the whole process. While some may think it’s possible to hop on Google and learn all there is to know about representing themselves, this could not be more false. By using our team, you are gaining expertise and knowledge that years of searching Google cannot give you.

Don’t let your time, money, and energy be wasted. Your Paul Team is here to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact Michaleen and Robert Paul at yourpaulteam.com or email directly to michaleenapaul@gmail.com. 

Your Paul Team’s agents, Michaleen and Robert Paul Jr. are with Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Southeast. Keller Williams mission is to build careers worth having, businesses worth owning, and lives worth living. Keller Williams is a training and consulting company that also provides the franchise systems, products, and services that lead to productivity and profitability. Keller Williams thinks like a top producer, acts like a trainer-consultant, and focuses all its activities on service, productivity and profitability.