Recently, there have been significant changes to the way Builders and Realtors work in the sale of new homes.  And it's a win-win situation for everyone. What should you know about buying a new home straight from the builder?  

•  Builders are now happy to co-operate with a Realtor in the purchase of your new home
•  As a buyer, your realtor will negotiate a better price and upgrades than you would negotiate on your own
•  Builders are happy to work with outside Realtors because they recognize that a good experience will translate into additional sales for them (Realtors will tell other realtors who will direct additional buyers to the new development site
•  Working with a Realtor is a win-win situation for everyone; the Buyer who will have his/her best negotiated deal; and the Builder who will generate additional future revenue as a result of this one transaction
•  Builders who co-operate with Realtors are looking to open up an additional revenue stream, are forward thinking/think outside the box,  are more likely to be the 'better' builders and the ones from whom you should buy your next new home
• Bring and/or register your Realtor with the New Home Builder; your final transaction will not be worse and will likely be better than you could accomplish on your own.
• Knowledge makes the difference.  It's what your Realtor knows that will help you make your best decision, i.e. the location of most new building sites, prices, styles and lifestyle features.