Why? Isn’t there a site agent on hand to help you? Well, yes… and no. Some new construction on Signal does have a Listing REALTOR for the neighborhood and some don’t. You want an Agent that knows the builder and what you can get out of them. Will they put up the fence you want? Is there a refrigerator that is included? What type of warranty to they have? Here are a few good reasons why a personal agent, or buyer’s agent, is a good idea:

Conflict of Interests

While the builder has an agent on site, that agent is not working in your best interests. Consider, if the site agent got a better deal for you (which takes money out of the builder’s hands), would they still have a job? No. However, your own agent is there to make sure you get a good deal. End of story.

Being Informed

A builder’s agent doesn’t have to tell you about the negatives of a deal. They’ll push the positives and even sometimes use high-pressure tactics to get you to sign the contract. Having your own Signal Mountain real estate agent is having a professional you know is on your side. It’s knowing the drawbacks of the transaction as well as the positives.

Contacts

Agents get around; they go everywhere. As a result, they tend to gather a lot of professional contacts and information. If you’re choosing a builder with a bad reputation, your agent might have heard about it. Your agent will have contacts togood home inspectors to go through the house when it’s finished. Your agent will know if the builder’s lender is reputable, and if not, your agent will be able to recommend a highly regarded lender to you. In short, your Signal Mountain real estate agent is a rolodex of home buying and selling resources.

If you’re looking at new construction and need a personal real estate agent, I can help. Call me today at 423-488-1882 or email me at travis@tchomes.local for more information.

Keyword: Signal Mountain real estate agent

Links:

Buyer’s agent

http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/real-estate/house-buying11.htm

Choosing a builder

http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?genericContentID=28

Good home inspectors

http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/11222005_Home_Inspection_List.asp