new home build with or without Realtor?

[Sugarphreak]

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[A790]

Typically, the price is the price whether you have a Realtor or not. When we were dealing with the builders they wouldn't move on the price at all (no Realtor).

[killramos]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


I didn't upgrade the appliances... but there is nothing wrong with them either.

Well all i know is my REALTOR (Jordan) got my appliance budget from the builder doubled as part of the work he did for me.

Along with getting me tens of thousands below asking on a quick possession, pressuring them to fix their fuck ups quickly, modifications prior to possession. Errors with the listing. providing me with his contacts for steep discounts on extras and appliances that i needed.

And i didn't even have to pay him

I call that a good ROI.

[Sugarphreak]

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[G]

I used Jordan to build as well. If you're anything like me, picking colors and shit is fucking torture. He was my wingman and worked really well with the wife. Jordan is like one of those gay guys that have impeccable taste and a knack for putting colors together but straight.

[D. Dub]

Originally posted by killramos


For someone so skeptical of realtors you seem to have a delusionally rosey image of home builders

Cause home builders totally don't do everything in their power to cut corners and costs where they think they can get away with it in order to try and make an extra couple bucks on the house.

Of course builder's aren't always trustworthy --- but guess what? Neither are a big chunk of realtors.

Sugarphreak's taking one layer of backstabbing, corruption and greed out of the equation by removing the realtor.

Sounds smart to me.

[liquid1010]

I'm just in the process of negotiating a potential new construction. What exactly would the role of a realtor (ie: Jordan), be within that process?

[CLiVE]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


This is what is wrong with this new generation... you think business is about screwing people. A business negotiation is a two way street, and the final result should be good for both sides. The intent is reach a mutually beneficial agreement. That is proper business.

You just described kijiji right here.....well said

[ercchry]

yeah Jordan is connected, he is like a metrosexual mob boss. no one wants to let him down. you get the best prices and the fastest work, if there is an issue he is on the phone right away to fix it. well worth it for anything house related

[kenny]

Originally posted by liquid1010
I'm just in the process of negotiating a potential new construction. What exactly would the role of a realtor (ie: Jordan), be within that process?

It all depends on how familiar are you with the process on your own. There are selections when it comes to personal preferences vs. resale if you were curious. What options should you go with, what can you skip and worry about later, what makes sense in the home you building and where it is being built. If a realtor has done a few builds with a certain builder, they'll have a better idea of what is possible for you and/or knowledge of previous promotions that are expired that can possibly be negotiated in. Negotiating terms on the agreement (ex. deposit amounts and schedules) with the builder and then of course there is the sale price.

Everything in the list you can do on your own like sugarphreak says, but it all depends on your skill set and if you feel more comfortable having someone help you through the process.

[JordanLotoski]

Originally posted by ercchry
yeah Jordan is connected, he is like a metrosexual mob boss. no one wants to let him down. you get the best prices and the fastest work, if there is an issue he is on the phone right away to fix it. well worth it for anything house related

That made my day.

[rage2]

Originally posted by G
Jordan is like one of those gay guys that have impeccable taste and a knack for putting colors together but straight.

[benyl]

Originally posted by killramos


And i didn't even have to pay him

I call that a good ROI.

Sure you did. You think he works for free? Lamborghini's don't pay for themselves.

[thinmyster]

Originally posted by liquid1010
I'm just in the process of negotiating a potential new construction. What exactly would the role of a realtor (ie: Jordan), be within that process?

I don't believe they'll let you bring in a realtor after the initial introduction will they?

[liquid1010]

Originally posted by thinmyster


I don't believe they'll let you bring in a realtor after the initial introduction will they?

I can bring in whoever I want as an advisor if needed..... they have no control over that.

[G]

Generally they won't pay the realtor if they did not make the first contact.

[austic]

Originally posted by G
I used Jordan to build as well. If you're anything like me, picking colors and shit is fucking torture. He was my wingman and worked really well with the wife. Jordan is like one of those gay guys that have impeccable taste and a knack for putting colors together but straight.

Ya I wasn't too sure when he showed up in LV loafers but he did seem to have better judgement when it came to buying and selling houses so I guess I can let that slide. .

[A790]

Originally posted by G
Generally they won't pay the realtor if they did not make the first contact.

This.

[The_Penguin]

Originally posted by G
Generally they won't pay the realtor if they did not make the first contact.

True. You'd be surprised how many realtors show up on the 3rd or 4th visit for the first time to a showhome having done nothing (for this particular build) and stick out their hand and say "these are my clients, I want my cut"

I'm certainly not painting all realtors with one brush, there are a lot of good ones, but a surprising number of lazy ones too.

[JordanLotoski]

Originally posted by benyl


Sure you did. You think he works for free? Lamborghini's don't pay for themselves.

I currently work with a builder as of now, I know if a buyer comes in with an agent or without the price is the same..If you bring an agent in then a portion comes out of the salesman's pocket and a portion from the builder.

If your Real estate savvy and are good with selection then I say you probably wouldn't benefit from my services. I do a don't of design work on the side so I know whats trending and whats not, I know what buyers are looking for so I can help you not only to build a great home but a great home for resale.