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Don't visit the builder without me!~ My 12 years as a homebuilder will benefit you.
If you are interested in new construction be sure you have your buyers agent with you on the first visit so the agent can represent you and the builder will pay the fee. It's very important to have a buyers agent experienced in new construction if you are purchasing a new home. especially if it hasn't been started. You will need experienced guidance starting with choosing the best home-site.
For example: Where are the street lights? Has the lot been filled? Where are the utility boxes? Is the slope going to require a mountain of stairs? Have you fallen in love with a beautiful tree and will it be gone? How will the house sit on the lot compared with the other homes on the street, Is it really a basement lot or will you have drainage issues down the road? Will the house be cut into the hill so you will have to have a retaining wall and no play area? ).

Interior and exterior selections, construction, walk through and closing all have possible pitfalls. An agent experienced in new construction will help you think your way through the process and insure your home will have the best resale potential.

Remember to have your agent with you on your first visit to the neighborhood or first contact with the builder. The builder pays the agents fee for bring a buyer not for your representation so will usually not pay an after the fact fee. In Chapel Hill things are sometimes a little different so if you have made contact without your agent let your agent know so they can talk to the builder representative about it.

The on site representative represents the builder and while is often very informative has the builders interests to protect.

How is the process of building a new home different from an existing or resale home?

Your dream house ~ A new home will have those features you have been dreaming about. Imagine beautiful new cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, lots of hardwood floors all there and brand new when you move in. You won't have to do anything but enjoy your new home.

Make it yours with options ~ Have you always wanted a front porch, open kitchen and family room, or a screened porch? When you buy a new home before constructions begins you have lots of choices. Pick and choose according to YOUR dreams and budget. Choose the cul de sac lot or location that's special to you.

Warranty and peace of mind ~ Builders often provide long term warranties. The most common cover the major components of the home for the first two years and then cover structural systems for the following 8 years. Your appliances and HVAC will have have own warranties. With a new home you won't have to worry about what could go wrong next.

Your neighbors will be new ~ When you move into a new neighborhood many of the neighbors will be in a similar situation as you. It's easy to make friends when everyone else is new too.

It's safer ~ A new home will be build with many fire retardant materials including sheetrock and often fiber cement siding. Homes are often pre-wired for security systems and smoke detectors can be connected to the fire department. Building codes are strict and take into account the natural hazards that can possibly occur such as hurricanes and earthquakes. The wiring and other systems are new and therefore not likely to be a fire hazard.

Don't buy a new home with out me!
Find out why

Experience

I have the new construction experience other agents don´t have. I started my first new home job selling lots and beach houses during the summers while I was in college. I was a licensed general contractor in NC for 12 years for both residential and commercial building and built homes in some of Chapel Hill and Durham´s nicest neighborhoods. I passed two 8-hour exams covering every aspect of building. Since 1992 I have been helping buyers realize their dream home.

It won't cost you anything to have expert representation

Any fee paid to me as your buyer´s agent is considered by the builder to be a marketing fee and doesn't affect the final sales price of the home. The price will be the same if you have me to represent you as it would be if you were an unrepresented buyer. Builders encourage Realtors to bring buyers and have factored in the commission.

I´ll Help You Get the House that the Builder Promises

Are you getting what the builder promises you, both in quality and value? It is very important that both your expectations and the builders are the same to ensure you a good experience and the home you expect and want. Communication is the key element to putting a plan into reality.

I know what you should receive according to the plans and specifications and what upgrades or changes might be available. New construction generally sells for the listed price in our area but some builders are just more flexible than others and more willing to negotiate items. I know who will do what and can help you get the best value for your money.

Resale is Important

Even if you expect to live in your new home for many years I know that the unforeseen often happens so I will guide you through the plan, design, lot and selection process with maximizing your profit and time on the market at resale always in mind.