NAVIGATE YOUR HOME PURCHASE WITH A TRUSTED PARTNER

You need a professional REALTOR® who understands the purchase contract and requirements in order to protect your interest during your home purchase. Hiring a buyer's agent will ensure you have someone knowledgeable about the market, who can help you determine a fair market value for your home of interest, and who can negotiate a strong deal on your behalf. 

You could. But, you’d be hiring the same person who’s first duty is to protect the seller. The Listing Agent’s job is to sell their client’s home for the most money possible - not to protect your interests, or your bottom line.

Typically, no. The Listing Agent almost always pays the Buyer’s Agent at closing.  While there are some rare situations where the Buyer’s Agent might rely on you for their commission, this is a case-by-case basis and only occurs after a discussion and an agreement by you. 

Many of my clients begin the pre-qualification process with a lender up to 12 months before their desired move date, in order to get an understanding of the financial obligations of buying a home. Then, you’ll really want to start shopping a few months before you think you’d like to move into a new home. It may take a few weeks to find the right neighborhood and choose a home, negotiate an offer, and get the house under contract. Then the escrow process takes about 30-45 days before you get your keys!

Buying a new build can be a lot more complicated than purchasing a resale. While the developer's agent will be always ready to assist potential buyers, you're definitely going to want an expert of your own choice ready to represent your side of the deal.