| So many developers are sitting on millions of dollars | | | | great agents that truly love not only what they do but |
| worth of real estate because the market just isn't | | | | who they work for as well. Taking that into |
| what it was several years ago when they began | | | | consideration, not knowing who the listing agent is really |
| buying up all the property. From 2000-2005 or so the | | | | working for, it only pays to have your own buyers |
| market was great and builders couldn't keep up with | | | | agent. |
| demand. This led to more builders and developers | | | | 2. Get a buyers agent to represent you. |
| entering the industry and if they couldn't get them all | | | | Having an agent solely on your side throughout the |
| sold them, they may still be sitting on them today. The | | | | process ensures your interest and your financial state |
| prices for these new homes have dropped | | | | will be keep at top priority. If the listing agent knows too |
| dramatically and builders and developers are doing all | | | | much about you that is not required to be disclosed, |
| they can to get these homes off their hands from | | | | this can be used against you. having a buyers agent |
| offering extravagant buyers bonus to buyer incentives, | | | | not only puts pressure off you when touring these |
| even cars and trips. | | | | homes but it keeps your interest at the forefront. A |
| But how is a buyer to really be cautious when | | | | buyers agent is only concerned about the buyer finding |
| considering this type of home? The model homes and | | | | the right house, not selling any one house in particular. |
| showrooms are always set up nice and appeal to the | | | | They negotiate on your behalf and weed through all |
| home owners dream of a house custom designed. | | | | the legal jargon that can sometimes become a blur for |
| The buyers are walking into these showrooms | | | | buyers. |
| completely uneducated and unattached and there is | | | | 3. State your case when you enter a showroom. |
| nothing a listing agent loves more. | | | | When you tour model homes or showrooms the |
| Here are some key points to keep in mind when | | | | typical response to listing agents is like that of a used |
| considering purchasing new or pre-construction. | | | | car lot. The descend like vultures clamoring to sell you |
| 1. The listing agent will do just about anything to sell the | | | | a house. If you state upfront you are working with a |
| home. | | | | buyers agent then the pressure is off. You might even |
| The listing agent has been hired by the builder or | | | | have to be persistent because some agents will still try |
| developer to sell the properties. The agent may be | | | | and steal you away. This is even more reason for |
| receiving a kickback but almost 99% of the time that | | | | concern as they are not respecting anyone involved. |
| agent is getting 100% of the commission. Not only does | | | | Again, hear me, not all agents are like this. There are |
| the agent get the selling side but also the buyers side | | | | some very devoted and respectful agents and |
| when a buyer walks in without a buyers agent on their | | | | brokers out there that love what they do because of |
| side. Of course real estate agents need to make a | | | | the customer. But these are pre-cautionary thoughts to |
| living too but at what extent are some willing to do to | | | | keep in mind when considering buying new or |
| sell a home? Without knowing your agent well it's hard | | | | pre-construction. |
| to determine if the agent is truly looking out for your | | | | For excellent agent representation in the Sedona AZ |
| best interest or their own. So many business owners | | | | real estate market consider the helpful agents with |
| are more after the almighty dollar than actual | | | | Remax Sedona. Not only do they help provide buyer |
| customer service anymore and finding an ethical and | | | | and seller services but also mortgage and loan |
| honest agent is sometimes a stretch. | | | | information. |
| Don't let me scare you off completely; there are some | | | | |