They Keys to Buying a New Home
As a buyers agent I not only represent buyers looking to purchase a resale home, but I also assist buyers through the process of purchasing a new construction home. When I meet with a buyer for the first time I always impress upon them the fact that it is just as important, if not more so, to be represented when buying a new construction home. When a client stops by a new construction home site to view homes the sales person sitting behind the desk is representing the builder or seller. They want to sell one of their builder’s homes to you as the buyer, but you, the buyer, need someone to represent you in the process. Most times the builder has additional incentives for the buyer. For example they may offer to pay for the title policy, some lender fees, some closing costs or even material items that are not usually included in the sale such as washer/dryer, refrigerator or sprinkler system. As a buyer’s agent I am constantly staying of top of the different builder incentives that may be out there at any given time. Realtors are great resources among new construction homes and more importantly, as the buyer, you know you have someone looking out for your best interest.
There is a new development being built in the Village of Sterling Ridge of The Woodlands in Player Manor. Darling Homes, Partners In Building and Toll Brothers are currently the 3 builders building there. Toll Brothers is a new builder to The Woodlands, however they have been in business since 1967. I went to familiarize myself with their product this week and found some good information! Most spec homebuilders charge the buyer an additional expense for upgrades. Tolls Brothers includes many of those same upgrades in the base price of the home. Their new model is not completed in Player Manor at this time, but you can stop by the Creekside Park model and see for yourself the attention that Toll Brothers pays to details in construction.
- Ann Dee Brahms, Buyer’s Agent
