Benefit of a realtor vs going direct to a builder

[Big A]

Nevermind me, I'm on Redfin every other night looking for our next home, so I'm a self-certified expert on the market now. Don't get me wrong, the realtor was invaluable when I bought my first house, simply due to lack of experience, but to do it again I'd test the waters by myself.

This go 'round we'll be selling a house at the same time, so I may very well still get a realtor involved to make sure that we get the best price possible. It's still very much a seller's market though, with not a lot of options, so I'm not convinced that I need to have a realtor, as seller's are still getting over their asking price thanks to the competitive market.

[Broncojohnny]

Don't worry, as soon as you talk to a realtor they'll give you a whole list of reasons why you need to pay them 3%.

[Ruffdaddy]

Nevermind me, I'm on Redfin every other night looking for our next home, so I'm a self-certified expert on the market now. Don't get me wrong, the realtor was invaluable when I bought my first house, simply due to lack of experience, but to do it again I'd test the waters by myself.

This go 'round we'll be selling a house at the same time, so I may very well still get a realtor involved to make sure that we get the best price possible. It's still very much a seller's market though, with not a lot of options, so I'm not convinced that I need to have a realtor, as seller's are still getting over their asking price thanks to the competitive market.

Only benefit you may get is a 1% listing from the realtor as long as theyre on the purchase of the new home. If they dont agree to that then i suggest you dont even use them for the new home.

[4king]

I used a realtor who knew builders. I was able to better build the house I wanted than if I was just browsing communities. Most builders will try to push the deal on you where as our realtor was able to get in before the builder saw dollar signs to get me the lot I wanted

[8mpg]

I think you're better off hiring someone that knows construction. You need someone that will make sure things are done right and not half assed like most home construction is these days. This is probably the one time you want the city inspector to do his job to the fullest

[HECDOGGIE]

I saw the lot for the first time yesterday. The street is on a slope so each house has about a 4' retaining wall. It runs side to side...
Any pros or Cons to this ?

[03mustangdude]

I saw the lot for the first time yesterday. The street is on a slope so each house has about a 4' retaining wall. It runs side to side...
Any pros or Cons to this ?

dont buy the house at the bottom unless you verify drainage. they built it the same way in south burleson and little north of denton each one of those houses has standing water when we go by it

[HECDOGGIE]

dont buy the house at the bottom unless you verify drainage. they built it the same way in south burleson and little north of denton each one of those houses has standing water when we go by it

This property is at the Top... I wonder what the probability of a retianing wall failing?

[Cam_Stang]

Some of my neighbors houses had this. Biggest prob I saw was kids playing on them and knocking rocks out of it. They were Stone/Concrete.

[Cobraman]

after hearing there storys

Yikes dude

[bcoop]

This property is at the Top... I wonder what the probability of a retianing wall failing?

There is a master planned community in San Antonio that has had some serious issues with the retaining walls failing. There were some big lawsuits regarding it, if I'm not mistaken. I'd be cautious.

[Spritle]

A realtor wants to negotiate the highest price because they get more commission as it is percentage based. I dont like realtors.

False.

Having just bought a new house, I would go with a realtor. Builder agents are hacks and dickheads. They will f up the contract (unintentionally) which will cause delays in closing. Realtors represent you, not the builder.

[mk5.0]

False.

Having just bought a new house, I would go with a realtor. Builder agents are hacks and dickheads. They will f up the contract (unintentionally) which will cause delays in closing. Realtors represent you, not the builder.

^ this home builders are just like car dealers.

[HECDOGGIE]

^ this home builders are just like car dealers.

Nightmare.

Mike, Do they tend to negotiate , in your ( wifes ) experience ?

I dont like paying 129 a ft, the millwork and finsihes dont warrant 129a ft.

[8mpg]

Nightmare.

Mike, Do they tend to negotiate , in your ( wifes ) experience ?

I dont like paying 129 a ft, the millwork and finsihes dont warrant 129a ft.

Does that include the lot? What does the lot cost? $100/ft is normal these days with some cheap granite counters and some hardwood floors. You need to subtract lot cost to get you a better idea on building cost. Also, is this 2 story or one? I wouldnt pay $130/ft for a cookie cutter home. When I build my house, full custom, my goal is $100/ft. I will probably end up using someone like ubuildit and contract it myself to get there though.