Do You Need a Buyer’s Agent When Buying a New Construction Home?

When you buy a new construction home, many buyers assume that you must buy directly from the builder.

But having your own buyer’s agent can be a huge asset in any home purchase, including new construction.

A recent article from realtor.com outlined why you should consider working with a buyer’s agent when buying a new construction home, including:

• Working with a buyer’s agent can expose you to more options. When you work with a builder’s agent, they’re only going to show you homes within their builder’s portfolio. But if you’re not totally sold on a specific home or development, working with a buyer’s agent can help ensure that you’re considering other houses and neighborhoods that you might overlook if you’re only focused on one builder’s inventory.
• Agents can walk you through the process. Buying a new construction home can be a complex (and sometimes frustrating!) process. When you work with a buyer’s agent—and, more specifically, a buyer’s agent that has experience working with new construction—they can help walk you through each step of the process, making the home purchase smoother and easier to navigate.
• Agents can manage communication. When you’re buying a home, there’s a lot to be discussed. Rather than trying to manage communications yourself, when you work with a buyer’s agent, they can take the lead on communicating with the builder and coordinating all of the details, which can save you a significant amount of time, energy, and frustration.