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Is it beneficial to use a real estate agent when buying a home from a home builder?

bjdmb asked:


A real estate agent told me he could help negotiate the price and get us the better deal on a newly built home. The real estate agents at the builders location says they can get me a better deal if I don’t have a realtor. Who is blowing smoke? Do I actually get a better price if I go with a realtor or without?

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12 Responses to “Is it beneficial to use a real estate agent when buying a home from a home builder?”

  1. suzanne g on March 19th, 2009 6:27 pm

    Unless you know the real estate business inside & out, you need a realtor. They make sure all the t’s are crossed & i’s dotted. Just because house is brand new does not mean it’s trouble free. Do have it inspected by home inspector before buying.

  2. QueenBoudica on March 22nd, 2009 8:35 am

    Try both ways and find out who really is blowing smoke.

    The R.E. agent might worker harder because they want the commission, but you could save that money by neg yourself…

  3. Stephanie S on March 24th, 2009 8:44 am

    I think it would be smarter to go with a real estate agent becuse they can go through the house and tell you how much it’s actually worth.

  4. bungar on March 26th, 2009 12:11 am

    Go without.

  5. Carolinahomerates.com on March 28th, 2009 11:27 pm

    you can get a better price with the realtor….they normally will look out for you, and help you negotiate the terms.

    either way the builder is paying your agent

  6. bgee2001ca on March 29th, 2009 1:58 pm

    Weigh the price the Realtor will negotiate against what the real estate charges will be, and see what the difference will be, you will probably not save much, if anything.

  7. Tiffany on April 2nd, 2009 1:22 am

    not true, go w/out an agent. All they do is send a bill into escrow and then they get paid when its a done deal.
    You can negociate with the builder, perhaps some builder incentives. thats about it

  8. Vee S on April 4th, 2009 10:37 pm

    A real estate agent can help you negotiate a lower price on your home but that is something you can pretty much also do yourself. Because even if they can help you get a lower price than what you would get yourself they are still going to charge you which in turn still has you paying someone.

  9. Me on April 7th, 2009 11:48 pm

    The reason they say youll get a bettern deal going with a realtor is because the realtor has experience. Just do research so you know how much you should be paying for the house and why. If the builder knows that you cant be taken advantage of they will be ready to talk business. Real Estate agents just take your money, they’re only necessary if youre lazy.

  10. Bobcat on April 10th, 2009 1:52 am

    Try looking in an online search under “Home Buyer Rebates” and add your state or city into the search line. There are a number of “buyer agents” that will represent you. In many cases, they will rebate half of their commission back to you. This amounts to $1,500.00 for every $100,000.00 in purchase price.

    I don’t know what your specific market is, but if it is a buyers market (which most areas are) don’t be afraid to make a “low ball” offer. Unless you feel the offer is insultingly low, it probably isn’t low ball enough.

  11. Fred W on April 11th, 2009 3:33 pm

    Both are blowing smoke. They are working for commission and the more the house sells for, the more they make, not the opposite.
    Having said that, I would never trust the sellers agent, to work for me. He will be paid by both sides and make still more money with a higher selling price.

  12. stevemincer on April 16th, 2009 5:30 am

    dude…of COURSE the agents at the builder are going to tell you they can get you a better deal if you don’t have a realtor because they DON’T WANT TO PAY the commissions to a realtor.

    if you have already gone to the development and talked to them without a realtor, you’re out of luck.

    also, fred w above is an idiot. the SELLER agent is NOT paid by both sides. the BUYER doesn’t pay the BUYER agent commission, the SELLER does that. the BUYER doesn’t pay anything, so they are NOT paid by both sides.