The builder's on-site agent works for the builder. We work for you — reviewing the contract, tracking the build, and negotiating upgrades before you sign.
Builder purchase agreements are drafted by the builder's legal team and rarely negotiated line by line by buyers walking in alone. Deadlines, deposit terms, and warranty language all default in the builder's favor.
I spent two years in new-home sales for a Tulsa-area builder before getting my real estate license, so I've sat on the other side of that table — I can read a blueprint and a site plan, not just a listing sheet, and I know what a framing walkthrough should actually look like.
That time on the builder side also means real relationships with the sales teams and construction managers I work with now, which is often what actually gets a scheduling conflict solved or an upgrade thrown in. And to be clear on cost: reputable builders pay the buyer's agent commission, the same as they would if you'd walked in with no representation at all. Registering me on your first visit doesn't cost you anything — it just means someone is reading the fine print for you.
“We knew what we were looking for, a new construction home. She immediately started doing her homework.”
— KC Xiong, New construction buyerReading the blueprint the way a former builder-side sales manager does — not just the rendering.
Real working relationships that help resolve scheduling conflicts and upgrade requests.
What happens to your earnest money if the build runs late — before you're locked in.
Which upgrades are marked up hardest, and which to add after closing instead.
Independent inspections at the stages you can no longer see once walls close up.
What's actually covered in year one versus year ten, and how to file a claim.
Realistic completion estimates so your closing and moving plans don't collide.
An honest read on whether a comparable resale home might serve you better.
You're not required to, but the builder already has representation. Bringing your own — at no extra cost to you — means someone reviews the contract with your interests in mind.
Reputable builders pay the buyer's agent commission out of their own marketing budget, the same as they'd pay if you walked in unrepresented. It doesn't add to your price.
Typically on your very first visit to the community or model home, before you give the builder's rep your contact information. Ask us and we'll walk in with you.
Yes — we track build quality, warranty claims, and pricing trends across the active communities in our market.