(We will not charge you a fee to help you buy a new home through a builder)
I . A buyer should have someone representing their interest when buying a new home. The builder's salesperson works for the builder and represents the interests of the builder not the buyer.
2. In order to maintain price stability and customer content within their neighborhoods, the builder will not adjust the base price of their homes. You win not be able to get a discount for the Realtor's commission just because you did not use a Realtor.
3. Many Top Producing Realtors, who work with builders regularly, know the builder's negotiating tactics and limits, what they will do and won't do to sell a home.
4. Ginger & Tom know all the major builders in the tri-county area. They know the builder's reputations, their quality of work and how to work with the builder after closing to get the little things fixed.
5. Builders sell the majority of their new homes through Realtors and will always be sure that the Realtor's buyers are treated well to ensure that the Realtor will bring more buyers to their neighborhood.
6. Ginger & Tom know which negotiating tactics to use to obtain the best possible price and options for their buyers. Top producing Realtors are more apt to be granted special favors from builders with whom they transact frequent sales.
7. Ginger & Tom are on all the builders inventory mailing lists and know of all the "special properties" builders are ready to negotiate on and sell. They are in constant builder contact and can obtain quick information by phone and fax.
8. Realtors know the best times to purchase a home in a new neighborhood. Although builders do not normally adjust prices there are times when adjustments are made and free options offered for marketing reasons.
9. Ginger & Tom have access to resale price comparisons within new neighborhoods. They can check resales in a neighborhood and assist new home buyers so they do not over-improve a home for that particular neighborhood.
10. Realtors know the new neighborhoods, their advantages, disadvantages and potentials for a good resale. A Realtor can give a buyer valuable advice about the probability of a successful resale in a new neighborhood.
There are many other services a Realtor can offer a buyer of a new home, the above list represents ten of the most important.
Ginger & Tom Perkins, CRS
Keller Williams-Tampa Properties
3450 Buschwood Park Dr., Suite 345
Tampa, FL 33618.
Office phone: 813-319-6248
Toll Free: 866-601-7754
Fax: 813 319 6311
Ginger's Cell phone: 813-810-8325
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