Buying a New House? Thinks to Think About First!
Get a Realtor.
A Realtor can help you with local knowledge of traffic patterns, flooding of streets, future construction plans, location of dumps, railroads, future freeways and a multitude of other things that will impact your enjoyment and the future value of your home.Your Realtor will represent you, and you alone in the transaction. Oh, did you think the nice sales agent on the property was Your agent? Think again. The developer's sales force represents the developer. No one is better at writing contracts to protect themselves at the buyers expense than the developer. Your Realtor will also interpret the documents for you, helping you to understand before you make the decision to buy the impact of the community rules and the subdivision report. Not everyone is willing or capable to read 100-200 pages of legalese to protect themselves.
Check the reputation of the builder.
In the state of Arizona, you can check with the Better Business Bureau and the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Many builders will have complaints, that goes with the territory when you are creating such a complex product, so look for the fewest complaints for the size of the builder. Also look to see the complaints have been resolved. If possible, ask past customers about their experiences.
Always get a home inspection.
The reputable builders have their own quality control employees. These people will appreciate a fresh set of eyes looking at the home. Also, being human, they may have a little bias toward their employer. An independant home inspector works for you, the buyer, and no one else.
Problems after the sale?
First work with the builder. If the complaint is valid all reputable builders will attempt to solve the problem.Second contact both the Better Business Bureau and the Registrar of Contractors. If you cannot resolve the problem, and it is found to be poor workmanship by the contractor, the state of Arizona has a recovery fund paid for by contractor licensing fees. This fund can reimburse a buyer up to $30,000, but only if you start the process in less than two years after completion.
Jim Little, Your Sun City Realtor
http://jclittle.com/
A Realtor can help you with local knowledge of traffic patterns, flooding of streets, future construction plans, location of dumps, railroads, future freeways and a multitude of other things that will impact your enjoyment and the future value of your home.Your Realtor will represent you, and you alone in the transaction. Oh, did you think the nice sales agent on the property was Your agent? Think again. The developer's sales force represents the developer. No one is better at writing contracts to protect themselves at the buyers expense than the developer. Your Realtor will also interpret the documents for you, helping you to understand before you make the decision to buy the impact of the community rules and the subdivision report. Not everyone is willing or capable to read 100-200 pages of legalese to protect themselves.
Check the reputation of the builder.
In the state of Arizona, you can check with the Better Business Bureau and the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Many builders will have complaints, that goes with the territory when you are creating such a complex product, so look for the fewest complaints for the size of the builder. Also look to see the complaints have been resolved. If possible, ask past customers about their experiences.
Always get a home inspection.
The reputable builders have their own quality control employees. These people will appreciate a fresh set of eyes looking at the home. Also, being human, they may have a little bias toward their employer. An independant home inspector works for you, the buyer, and no one else.
Problems after the sale?
First work with the builder. If the complaint is valid all reputable builders will attempt to solve the problem.Second contact both the Better Business Bureau and the Registrar of Contractors. If you cannot resolve the problem, and it is found to be poor workmanship by the contractor, the state of Arizona has a recovery fund paid for by contractor licensing fees. This fund can reimburse a buyer up to $30,000, but only if you start the process in less than two years after completion.
Jim Little, Your Sun City Realtor
http://jclittle.com/
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