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The builder has a team.
So should you.

When you walk into a builder's model home, you're meeting their sales agent. Someone whose job is to protect the builder's interests. My job is to protect yours, and it costs you nothing.

Why It Matters

Your advocate from day one.

Builder contracts are written by the builder's legal team. Design center consultants are employed by the builder. The sales agent in the model home reports to the builder. You deserve someone in the room whose only job is protecting you.

As your exclusive buyer's agent, I represent you throughout the entire process, typically at no additional cost. Builders generally set the same price whether or not you bring an agent, and the builder typically pays my commission, so going unrepresented doesn't save you money. It just means you give up all of the protections representation provides.

With 25 years of marketing strategy behind every decision, I understand how developers position and market their projects, and I use that lens to look for where a builder has room to move. That focus works toward savings and protection for you.

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Before You Tour

Call me before your first visit.

This is the most important rule in new construction. Most builders require your agent to be registered with you on your very first visit to a model home or sales office. If you visit alone first, many builders won't let you add an agent later, even when the builder would have paid that agent's commission.

01 · Call or text

Tell me which builder or community you want to see and when. It takes five minutes.

02 · I register you

I'll join you on that first visit, or handle the registration the way that builder requires.

03 · I'm with you to closing

From lot and plan selection to the contract, design center and final walkthrough.

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Already toured a model on your own? Here's what that means and what to do next.

The Process

What I do for new build buyers

01
Contract Review

Builder purchase agreements run 30 to 50 pages and are designed to give builders maximum flexibility and minimum liability. I review every page before you sign, flagging clauses that matter: dispute resolution limits, timeline change rights, material substitution language, and warranty restrictions.

02
Negotiation

Builders negotiate differently than individual sellers, but they do negotiate. Closing cost contributions, lot premiums, design center credits, rate buydowns, and included upgrades are all fair game. I track inventory, the builder's sales pace, and the end-of-quarter windows that can create the most leverage.

03
Design Center Guidance

Builders make strong margins on upgrades. Design center consultants are skilled at presenting options that maximize the builder's revenue, not your resale value. I help you prioritize the upgrades worth every penny and skip the ones you can add later for a fraction of the cost.

04
Frame Inspection

Before drywall goes up, I schedule and attend a pre-drywall frame inspection. This is the single best opportunity to catch construction deficiencies. Once the walls are closed, problems become exponentially more expensive to fix. I bring a systematic eye and document everything.

05
Final Walkthrough

I conduct a thorough final walkthrough before closing so any remaining deficiencies are documented and addressed. This is your last opportunity to ensure your home is delivered to the standard promised in your contract.

Builders typically build the buyer's agent commission into every home's price. Going unrepresented doesn't save you money. It just leaves the commission in the builder's pocket while you give up every protection representation provides.

Builders I can represent you with

I can represent you with any production or custom builder in Greater Phoenix, including:

Shea Homes Toll Brothers Taylor Morrison Meritage Homes David Weekley Homes Pulte / Del Webb K. Hovnanian Beazer Homes Century Communities Ashton Woods Richmond American D.R. Horton Lennar Camelot Homes Custom Home Builders

Working with a custom builder? I can provide the same full representation for fully custom and semi-custom home builds, helping you navigate architect relationships, general contractor agreements, and every stage of a ground-up custom build.

Cost to you

On new construction, the builder typically pays my commission, so in most cases you pay nothing extra for full professional representation. We'll confirm it in writing before you tour.

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Questions & Answers

New construction FAQ

Straight answers to the questions buyers ask most before they visit a builder.

Does it cost more to buy new construction with my own agent?

In most cases, no. Builders generally set the same price whether or not you bring an agent, and the builder typically pays the buyer's agent commission. Policies vary by builder, so I confirm each one before you tour, and we put our agreement in writing up front.

Do I need to bring my agent on my first visit?

Usually, yes. Most builders require your agent to be registered with you on your first visit to the model home or sales office. If you visit alone first, many builders won't recognize an agent later. Call or text me before you go.

I already toured a model home without an agent. Is it too late?

Not always. Policies vary by builder and even by community. Don't sign anything yet, and call me. I'll ask the builder about their policy and lay out your options. Read more about what to do next.

Can I negotiate with a builder?

Yes, though often not on the base price. Builders more commonly negotiate through closing cost help, rate buydowns, design center credits, lot premiums or included upgrades, especially on quick move-in homes and near the end of a quarter.

Do I have to use the builder's lender?

Generally, no. You can choose your own lender, but builders often tie their best incentives to their preferred lender. Compare the full picture, including rate, fees and the incentive, before you decide.

Do I need a home inspection on a brand-new home?

I strongly recommend it. A pre-drywall inspection, a final inspection before your walkthrough, and an 11-month inspection before the one-year warranty ends can catch issues while the builder is still responsible for fixing them.

What's the difference between a quick move-in home and building from scratch?

A quick move-in home is already under construction or finished, so you can often close in weeks to a few months, sometimes with stronger incentives, but with fewer choices. Building from scratch lets you choose the lot, plan and finishes, and typically takes many months.

Which builders can you represent me with?

Any production or custom builder in Greater Phoenix, including Shea Homes, Toll Brothers, Taylor Morrison, Lennar, David Weekley Homes, Camelot Homes, Pulte and Del Webb, Meritage Homes and more.

Ready to Build?

Talk to me before you walk into any model home.

The first model home visit sets the tone for the entire transaction. Starting with your own representation in place changes everything.

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