Building a home is a big proposition.  Not only that, but building a home exclusively by yourself and without an agent can be downright daunting if you’re not prepared to wear many hats and put on your negotiating pants.  Building a new home comes with considerably more challenges than purchasing an existing home, and there can be some very hairy areas to traverse if you haven’t had experience doing so.

So, unless you have prior building or real estate experience, then an agent is essential when building a home and may even save you thousands of dollars and tons of headaches.  Here’s why:

An Agent is Your Advocate

First and foremost, your agent is your best ally, potentially your best friend, and certainly a strong advocate on your behalf for everything from budgeting your home build, designing it for future resale or upgrades, negotiating with builders, and securing financing.  Really, there’s nothing your agent can’t do and there’s really nothing you shouldn’t let them do to make your life easier.

Building a home comes with enough headaches, but handling the business side of a home build shouldn’t be one you need to deal with directly.  Let your agent handle everything from the logistics of financing to negotiating with your builder, and there’s almost nothing for you to worry about except designing and moving in!

Agents Walk You Through Step-by-Step

Parts of the home building process are very straightforward, but others are far from it and can come with a number of complications.  Those complications compounded with inexperience can lead to a lot of stress for you as the homeowner and can significantly dampen your excitement for a new home.  Fortunately, agents have the experience in real estate and home building to help you through the process step-by-step.

Inevitably, there will be things during the homebuilding process that don’t go exactly according to plans.  In addition to the occasional curveball you’ll be required to navigate, some things, especially on the financial side, will require a little push and shove and negotiation on behalf of your agent.  Simply put, you’ll need someone who has experience working through the steps of building a home and your agent is the right person for it.

In all likelihood, your agent will have perspective on the things that need to get done and when for your home build to go smoothly.  Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, let your agent do these things and simply support them in their efforts.

Work with Trusted Professionals

Real estate agents are professionals in their field and know how to both treat their clients and navigate otherwise difficult real estate scenarios in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.  Working with a trusted professional is one of the best things you can do for yourself when it comes to building a home, but don’t stop short of enlisting only the help of a real estate agent.

One place where agents can help but aren’t as competent is in the realm of mortgages and financing your new home.  Sure, your agent can work with your lender to achieve the results you want, but in the end, you’ll want a mortgage professional who can tackle the toughest tasks of your build with the experience you need.

If you already have an agent in mind, then look no further for your mortgage professional.  Tidewater Mortgage Services Inc.’s professionals have helped homeowners, buy, build, and refinance for over three decades and are a worthy professional to have in your corner!  Call today and get pre-qualified in as little as 24 hours.