You've decided that you want to look at new homes. So you jump into your car and start driving around the city looking at the new home tracts, right? You have the impression that if you make an offer yourself, you will save thousands of dollars. WRONG!!! The builder, by law, cannot sell the home any cheaper to you if you come in without your own agent.  But if you do, the tract may refuse to allow you to bring back your own agent later. So resist the impulse to "shop" without me. I’m here to help you and I can save you money. But you must take your own agent with you on your first visit into the tract sales office.

• I know each builder's quality. I know whose workmanship lasts through time.
• I know which builders are the most cooperative when it comes to making changes on your new home. 
• I know who has the best customer service if there is a problem. Even new construction can have minor defects which will remain undiscovered until you've lived in the home a while. A builder who comes in and makes these corrections promptly is priceless!
• If there are any special buyer incentives I will know about them first! The builders actually advertise to real estate agents because they want us to show you their homes. But if you come into the development by yourself, they have no need to offer you an incentive. And the tract agents work for the builder. They won't mention any special promotions if they don't have to.
• I will look over all contracts before you sign them and make sure there are no "red flags" in them. I will help you obtain the best financing. Quite often the builders will offer an incentive of $500 to $2,000 if you use "their" lender. Depending on the interest rate charged and other "junk fees" put into the loan, this may or may not be lower than what you may find elsewhere.
• I will assist you with lot selection. Location is crucial and I know how to pick the best lots.
• I will recommend professional home inspectors to check out the structure before we close escrow, and I will be there to do your final walk-through with the builder. I know what is acceptable workmanship and what is not.