New construction communities are going up all over Clermont, Groveland, Winter Garden, and Davenport, and buyers show up ready to deal with the builder directly. Here is the thing most of them do not realize: the salesperson in the model home works for the builder, not for you.
Who is on your side
A builder's on-site sales rep is paid to sell the builder's homes at the builder's best terms. A buyer's agent is paid to protect you: verifying what is included, what the upgrades really cost, what the fine print says, and what the neighborhood will be worth when you go to sell.
What a Realtor does for new construction buyers
- Checks the inclusions list against what is actually standard
- Watches for hidden costs like lot premiums, HOA fees, and impact fees
- Negotiates incentives: closing costs, rate buydowns, and upgrades
- Verifies the builder's reputation and the resale outlook for the community
- Walks the final inspection with you before you close
Register early
One rule: visit a builder's sales office with your Realtor on the first visit. If you walk in alone and register yourself, most builders will not let an agent represent you later. Kelly will happily go with you from day one, and it costs you nothing.
Shopping new construction in Central Florida? Don't visit a model home alone. Kelly will go with you and protect your interests from day one.
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Kelly Wheeler, the Real Estate Ninja, is a Clermont FL Realtor with eXp Realty (SL3352000). He works with buyers and sellers across Central Florida, from Clermont to Winter Garden to Davenport.