Are you in the market for a newly built home? Derek Tye is an experienced New Construction Expert and has represented many buyers building new homes. Derek also works with five builders and land developers directly in this area. We can also provide you a list of which builders are building in a specific part of town. Many of these homes are not on the MLS and are hard to find.

The new construction building process is complicated and takes many phases. Derek will help you in many ways including: picking a neighborhood, choosing a builder, choosing a floor plan, deciding which options to choose for resale later, picking the best lot, and more. If you are still unsure about using a Realtor to help you build a home we have included a few articles below.

The articles below are taken from the National Association of Home Builders Web site and can help you start the building process. Most customers are unaware that builders offer a predetermined commission to a Realtor and that commission does NOT get added to the purchase price. This commission is usually paid out of the builder's marketing budget and does not show up in the builder's cost of that home. Most all builders actually welcome a Realtor into the process for many reasons. When you go about starting to build, don't go at it without representation. You wouldn't enter into an important legal decision without a lawyer, why start the home building process without a Realtor?

• Custom Home vs. Production Home
• What Makes a House "Green" [PDF]
• Should You Use a Realtor When Building a New Home?

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Custom Home vs.. Production Home

With so many types of home building companies out there, it's a little tough to figure out who does what and who builds what. Here's a quick run-down on how to tell the difference between custom and production home building companies.

Custom home builders generally:

• Build on land you own. Some custom builders also build on land they own.
• Build one-of-a-kind houses. A custom home is a site-specific home built from a unique set of plans for a specific client. Some custom builders may offer design/build services.
• Build single-family homes.
• Are generally small-volume builders (those that build 25 or fewer homes a year).
• Tend to build high-end homes.

Production home builders generally:

• Build on land they own.
• Tend to use stock plans, but usually offer a variety of plan choices and options.
• Build all types of housing — single-family, condos, town houses, and rental properties.
• Are large-volume builders (those that build more than 25 homes a year).
• Generally build for all price points — entry level, move up, luxury, etc.

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What Makes a House "Green"

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Should You Use a Realtor When Building a New Home?
By Lucy T. Katz, CAPS

Buying a home requires quite a bit of research. To choose the right home for your family, you'll want to explore communities, amenities, home styles, floor plans, builders, and financing options. Some home buyers prefer to do all the legwork themselves. Others prefer to work with Realtors. (A Realtor is a real estate broker or an associate who holds an active membership in a local real estate board that is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors.)

A Realtor can be helpful to a home buyer who is interested in a custom-built home if the Realtor understands the custom home building process and knows what differentiates one builder from the other. Knowledgeable Realtors can advise their clients about builders who are known for quality construction (what's behind the walls as well as what's visible in the finished home), good customer service, and attention to detail. A knowledgeable Realtor understands what's necessary to make the building process a success for everyone involved.

Whether you get a Realtor through a referral or find one yourself, it's important to ask each other questions to make sure you and the real estate professional are the right "fit." This will help set expectations about the level of service the Realtor will provide as you progress through the home buying transaction.

An experienced Realtor will identify a client's needs and make the research process more efficient by asking targeted questions and narrowing the client's focus. The time spent answering your Realtor's questions up front and establishing priorities can save days or weeks of searching. Imagine how confusing and time-consuming it would be to drive from one home to another without knowing what you wanted or what you were looking for.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a Realtor:

• How many years of experience does the Realtor have?
• What is the Realtor's specialization? (e.g., neighborhoods, homes in a certain price range, etc.)
• How knowledgeable is the Realtor about new-home construction?
• How many homes does the Realtor sell a year?
• Does the Realtor have an assistant?
• Is the Realtor part of a Realtor team?
• Is the Realtor in business full-time or part-time?
• Does the Realtor run his or her business in a professional manner?
• Do materials and printed information provided by the Realtor look professional and current?
• Is the Realtor willing to develop a home search game plan with you?

In the past, a Realtor represented only the seller, according to Kay Andrews of Avenue One Realty in Austin, Texas. Things have changed. "Legislation has been passed allowing buyers to have representation," Andrews says. "A buyer's agent can access market conditions and educate consumers about the area in which they are interested." In addition, a buyer' agent can research and advise about issues that may impact the property and help negotiate the price.

A Realtor can provide additional services, such as:

• Identifying financing resources
• Determining your buying power
• Finding properties that are not actively advertised in the market
• Providing current information about the marketplace, pricing, and the condition of competing properties
• Helping to choose a builder
• Providing community information about utilities, zoning, and schools
• Negotiating on your behalf
• Providing names of movers, interior designers, decorators, and other service providers

Realtors work at their own risk. You don't typically pay for any services up front and agents are paid when you close on the home. That means you and the seller have no out-of-pocket expenses. Therefore, it's in your agent's best interest to work quickly, diligently, and to use all available resources to help you meet your goals.

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