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Thinking of buying or building a NEW house - READ THIS!!!

There is quite a lot that you as a consumer should be aware of when buying or building a new house. Most buyers don't realize that all reputable builders routinely set aside Realtor commission funds in their budgets in order to pay commissions to those agents that are representing buyers.  This fee is to be paid out as co-operating commission and is already built into the price of the home... remember you save nothing by approaching a builder without an agent representing you and can possibly save thousands with one.

In fact, some builders prefer that you be represented by a Buyer Agent so that the transaction is a smoother one for all parties involved.  Please keep in mind that if you do end up dealing with a builder and you are without an agent, you end up negotiating everything yourself, with no advice, with no guidance and with no safety net to prevent you from making costly long term mistakes.

As most agents know, there are certain little known or not so reputable builders who do not wish to work with real estate agents - primarily because their cheap product lines, lack of skilled labor and assembly line construction do not allow enough of a profit margin for co-operating commissions to be paid out. Please be aware, as there are several tactics used by new home sales staff and builders to "up-sell" and persuade you to unnecessarily spend thousands of extra dollars as they entice you with their beautiful model homes and low base prices.

From the beginning, make sure to have a Realtor representing you and your best interest. Remember it costs you nothing and could save you thousands.


Links to Area Builders and Residential Architects


"We dreamed it, Jim Johnson Homes designed and built it. Dreams do come true!"
- Dale and Chris Hansen
 

From $500,000 to $6 million plus.
 

Recognized nationally for their pioneering use of environmentally responsive building design and construction techniques
 

Renowned for its classical "mediterranean" architecture.
 

Their philosophy is to work directly with each customer to give them quality workmanship and uncompromising attention to detail that truly makes their custom home unique.
 

Quality homebuilder based in Cedar Hill.
 

Local custom builder located in Cedar Hill.
 

Custom builder in Frisco and McKinney area.
 

Owned and operated by a licensed architect and interior designer.
 

Utilizes a specialized team of award-winning architects, builders and interior designers to capture the imagination and dreams of our clients.
 

Desco offers, open, innovative floor plans, the finest materials available and a design flair that is influenced by the best of old-world elegance.
 

Over a span of 23 years, Bob Thompson has established an unparalleled reputation for offering authentic and unique architectural design, extraordinary quality and exceptional service.
 

Included under the Goodman name are Diamond Homes, Westminster Homes and Four Seasons.
 

Custom homes from the $260's.
 

Designs influenced by European tradition.
 

Includes Lennar Homes, U.S. Home, Greystone Homes, Village Builders, Renaissance Homes, Winncrest Homes, Lundgren Brothers, Orrin Thompson Homes, Rutenberg Homes, NuHome, Patriot Homes, Barry Andrews Homes, Cambridge Homes, The Genesee Company, Concord Homes, Laureate Homes and Connell Barron Homes.
 

Family-owned homebuilder specializing in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio areas.
 

Articles, builder resources, house plans and more.
 

Residential architects and interior designers.
 

Exclusive Dallas/Fort Worth homebuilder.
 

Premier homebuilder with various financing options.
 

Building fine homes since 1939.
 

Corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas.
 

From $600,000 to $2 million plus.
 

A second-generation family of builders.
 

Majestic, European-inspired rustic mansions.
 

Focused on the changing trends that are impacting the features consumers are looking for in their new homes.
 

"Highest in Customer Satisfaction With New Home Builders in Dallas/Ft. Worth Three Years in a Row, Tied in 2003"
- J.D. Power and Associates
 

 
 
       
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