5 Ways A REALTOR® Helps With New Construction Purchases

Purchasing new construction can be both an exciting and complicated experience. There are fun processes like picking out floor plans, features and colors. And there are stressful processes like negotiating price, reading contract details and meeting deadlines. It may be tempting to complete the purchase with just the help of the staff employed by the homebuilder. But it’s better to have the assistance of a trusted REALTOR®. Here are five reasons why. 

1. Knowledge Of Local Home Construction Companies
   

   When searching for the perfect newly constructed home, it is helpful to have knowledge of St. Louis area home building companies. An experienced local St. Louis area REALTOR® can help you narrow down your best options based on the area where you want to live.
   
   

2. Knowledge Of Current Incentives Builders are Offering
   

   Each homebuilder has different offers and incentives to persuade people to choose their company. An experience REATLOR® can help by aligning your new construction needs with the current incentives different homebuilders are offering. This way you get the most value in your newly constructed property.
    

3. Insider Knowledge Of The New Construction Process
   

   There is a lot of technical jargon and terms in the new construction industry relating to contracts and the construction process. Your trusted REALTOR® can explain anything the homebuilder tells you that you don’t understand and will be a voice for you in relaying your desires to the builder in the industry terms they understand.
    

4. Representation For Your Interests
   

   The homebuilder is going to be sure that their interests are protected throughout the transaction. Therefor you too should have representation in order to protect your interests and make sure that you get the best deal possible.
   
   

5. Help Selling Your Current Home
   

   Once you’ve begun the process to purchase your brand new home, you’ll need help selling your current property. Do you really want to manage the process of selling your own home while making the decisions necessary to complete the purchase and construction of your new home? Also, statistics show that homeowners that use a REALTOR® to sell their home net more profit and sell their homes faster than homeowners that try to sell their own home.*

When you go to purchase new construction, first think of contacting an experienced REALTOR® like those on Kelly Shaw Team. Kelly Shaw Team members know the St. Louis area and are familiar with the local homebuilders and the incentives they offer. We will work to make your new home purchase a great experience and can assist you in selling your current home for the best price possible. Contact us to get more information about how we can help you buy a brand new home. Or begin your new construction home search here.

* https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/why-fsbo-sales-fail/