I am a professional licensed realtor. I have completed transactions across the state of Florida, with a focus on Sarasota and Manatee Counties, the Florida Suncoast.
I specialize in new construction home sales, and I'm here to help you save time and money as you make this important financial decision. I will guide you through the secrets and pitfalls of new home construction, helping you consider essential structural and design features that are crucial for a successful build. Additionally, I will help you select the right community and amenities that complement your lifestyle.
No, builders factor sales commissions into the price of the home, regardless of whether there is buyer representation or not. This practice maintains the price integrity and appraised value of the new community. Builders’ welcome professional realtors with experience in new homes, as it helps ensure a smooth transaction between the builder and the buyer.
It all begins with a brief conversation to understand what is most important to you in your new home. From there, I will develop a game plan to explore the communities that meet your criteria. Together, we will meet with the builder's representative and tour the community, including floor plans and amenities, while addressing any questions you may have.
My role is to assist you and provide honest answers, not to push you toward any specific community. I collaborate with all the builders and communities in the area. As you embark on the building process, you'll face many choices regarding homesite location, structural options, and design features. I can guide you toward the options you should consider and help you recognize which features may cost money but won’t add lasting value to your new home.
I will be by your side from contract to closing and beyond, all at no cost to you!
Absolutely! Here’s a clearer version:
"I have been a builder's sales representative and have learned their secrets. Now, I represent you, the buyer. Allow me to put my knowledge and experience to work for you. Just as the builder has a representative, you should have one too."
Yes, it is very important to inform the builder's sales representative that I am your representative.
**Community Development District Fee**: This is a common fee included in your tax bill. The builder secures a bond to finance the construction of the community's infrastructure. Each homeowner pays their portion of the bond repayment. Most new home communities in Florida have this type of fee, although it may be referred to by different names.
Closing costs for new construction homes vary depending on the builder, and many of the additional costs are hidden within these expenses. The Sarasota New Home Pro can help explain these expenses.
Yes, most builders have in-house or affiliated mortgage firms. Most of the builders' incentives are tied to using their mortgage company. I will be happy to assist you throughout this process.
Currently, the build time ranges from 9 to 12 months, depending on the builder.
When you choose a new build, you have the opportunity to make your own selections, but you will need to wait until the home is completed. A spec home or a completed home is ready for you to move in or will be ready soon. All the design and structural features of these homes have been selected by the builder and cannot be changed. Additionally, these homes offer more negotiating leverage.
Nothing compares to the smell of a new home. New homes are constructed to comply with current building standards and feature the latest designs, safety features, and warranties.
My service is completely free of charge, as the builder is responsible for paying my commission.