Buyers Agent for New Construction? Getting out of an uncomfortable situation...should I?

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by Sarah_Lynn

I discovered Centex Homes (good/bad reputation?) on my own. I called the sales office and made an appointment to check it out. I also was preapproved before even speaking with ANY realtor. Because I was open, when the realtor called to follow up, they said they wanted to go with me when I went to visit the sales office. In my heart I felt I didn't need her to come look but I went ahead because I was giving into the "nice" part of me.

I am confused. Is this real estate agent the one you used in Chicago or someone else who answered the phone when you made contact about the Centex development?

Centex and all major builders list some of their new construction with Realtors for addictional marketing. Most builders also have their own force of dedicated in house real estate agents.

Any real estate agent that registers with a client will be paid a commission, by the builder if and when the client buys a home. The agent who accompanied you will be paid by Centex.

Major builders do not incrementally discount their new builds or inventory homes if a client walks in without a real estate agent. If they did, real estate agents would not advertise their properties and/or drive buiness to them.