What we offer

Considering buying in new construction at the Madrone, One Hawthorne or elsewhere? The developer has their own representation, why shouldn’t you? As your buyer’s agent, we have a fiduciary exclusively to you.

It is important to know that if independent representation is important to you, then we must accompany you on your first visit to the sales office. We are happy to schedule a private appointment for you at your most convenient time.

Here are a few reasons that independent buyer representation is important when purchasing at new construction:

• Incentives and pricing – We are plugged in to current market dynamics and stay on top of pricing and incentive offers. The on-site agents job is to get the best price for their client, the developer. We know the market and negotiate on your behalf.
• Financing – While new developments will have pre-approved lenders, we can offer you access to a much wider range of mortgage brokers who may have more options that suit your particular financial situation better than the in-house lenders.
• The purchase contract – While approved in advance by the California Department of Real Estate, the contract is written for the developer to protect the developer, not you. While we can’t provide legal advice (that would be illegal), we make sure you understand what you are signing and how the contract operates. If there are sections of the contract that you don’t understand or have concerns about, we can recommend excellent real estate attorneys that we know have a good track record of helping buyers.
• Inspections – Just because the condominium is new doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a private inspection. In addition to your right to understand the building is the importance of understanding the Mission Bay neighborhood and planned development. In addition to recommending building inspectors, we make sure you understand what your neighborhood might look like when you are one day ready to sell.
• Escrow and closings – new construction sales are just as complicated and involve just as many people as resales. Our job is to make sure none of the details are overlooked, that everyone is on the same page, and that your escrow is as stress and worry free as possible. Closing-There are lots of details and your agent should make this worry free.
• It’s free! – Developers know that Realtors have access to the most qualified pool of buyers who understand the market and are ready to purchase. You pay no additional cost for independent buyer representation, and will not receive a pricing discount by choosing to give up independent representation.