{"id":20339,"date":"2025-07-29T02:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=20339"},"modified":"2025-08-08T10:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T17:39:05","slug":"buyer-real-estate-agent-for-new-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-real-estate-agent-for-new-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes, You Need A Real Estate Agent To Buy a New Construction Home! Here\u2019s How to Find One"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re buying a house, and this time, you\u2019re going to be the very first household to occupy this space; it\u2019s brand-new construction<\/a>. Now you\u2019re asking yourself: Do you really need to hire a real estate agent for a new construction home?<\/p>\n

Short answer: Yes, you do.<\/p>\n

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Buy New Construction With Help From a Top Agent<\/h3>\n

Even with new construction homes it’s important to do your due diligence. Work with a top agent to help ensure you’re finding a great new home.<\/p>\n \n

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Pros of having a real estate agent for new construction<\/h2>\n

Maria Walley<\/a>, a real estate agent who works with new construction purchases in Cincinnati, Ohio<\/a>, says that there\u2019s really no downside to having an agent in your corner<\/a> as a buyer.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019re buying new construction, you want an agent who will fight for you and be your advocate. And the builder won\u2019t give you a better deal if you don\u2019t bring an agent \u2014 you\u2019ll just be unrepresented.\u201d<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s no potential downside, there are plenty of benefits to using a real estate agent. Let\u2019s go over them.<\/p>\n

Identifies red flags in the pre-made contract<\/h3>\n

Buying new construction is a little bit different than the purchase of an existing home, so you need someone who has handled this specific type of sale.<\/p>\n

The builder\u2019s agent usually has a pre-made contract drawn up, but that contract will naturally favor the builder. Your agent needs to know which red flags to watch for; they need to be confident in negotiating on your behalf<\/a>. This can only come through experience.<\/p>\n

Offers knowledge about common delays and hiccups in new construction<\/h3>\n

Many new-build projects have a certain number of hiccups throughout the process. Supply delays, labor disputes, weather challenges, financing problems \u2014 there\u2019s no shortage of elements that can affect your home\u2019s completion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Talk to your potential agent about what challenges they\u2019ve encountered in previous new construction deals, and ask about how they solved these problems for their clients. Getting their insight will not only help you be prepared for future issues, but it can also help you determine if they\u2019re truly the best agent to represent you<\/a> in this deal.<\/p>\n

Has the inside scoop about local developers<\/h3>\n

Chances are, you\u2019ve got a few major players in your local real estate development game. An experienced agent or broker will have knowledge of each company and will be able to give you their general impressions. Is there one builder that is easier to work with than another?<\/p>\n

Walley says that a real estate agent may be able to connect you with colleagues or prior clients who have worked with the builder that you\u2019re considering. You can ask their thoughts about timeliness, quality, and professionalism.<\/p>\n

You could also ask about a builder\u2019s stated policies, such as deposits and cancellations. The agent should be able to explain these policies to you and help you compare the terms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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