If you’re dreaming of buying or building a new home in Central Ohio, there is an important step you should take before speaking to any builders! Namely, you should obtain your own representation first through an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker. There are many reasons for this – here are some examples!
1. If you talk to a salesperson at a model home, or speak with a builder at a trade show, that builder can claim you as their direct client. This makes it difficult to bring in your own representation later!
2. Builders may have their own financing company, which they tend to push. However, you might find better lending offers on your own!
3. Builders try to sell the least desirable lots in a development first.
4. Builders have complex pricing, with “upgrades” offered in materials, fixtures and finishes. Without an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker on your side, you may end up paying large sums for “upgrades” that do not add value to the home.
5. Builder contracts are written to protect the home builder. You, as the home buyer, are at a serious disadvantage without an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker! We ensure that our Buyer-Clients are protected with inspection clauses and other conditions.
6. Things can go wrong in the home building process. Defects in materials can happen, and errors in workmanship can happen. Sometimes a defect isn’t obvious until after the first heavy rain, or until something conks out. Without contractual protection on your side, the builder may turn a deaf ear to your complaints.
Having an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker can make all the difference in your home building experience! Read more in our free e-book, “How to Buy a Home like a Pro.” It’s filled with tips and strategies you won’t find anywhere else!
As Exclusive Buyer’s Brokers, we serve your best interests at all times! Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interest at all times.
Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!
Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!
Andrew Show
Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, CEBA-M, MCNE, CSP, PSA,e-PRO, CREM, ABRM, AHWD
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services www.BuyersHome.com
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-888-4110 | 888-888-4110 Toll Free | 614-839-4110 Fax
