You are not required to have one, but without one nobody is asking for concessions on your behalf or comparing communities across builders. On new construction the builder typically covers buyer agent compensation, so for most buyers there is no added cost.
Full breakdown: Can the Builder’s Sales Rep Represent You in Utah? · New Construction Homes in Utah
Usually on your first visit to the community. Many builders require the agent to be present or registered at that first visit. If you tour alone and sign in, you may lose the ability to bring in representation for that community. Full breakdown: Can the Builder’s Sales Rep Represent You in Utah? · New Construction…
Most buyers skip the inspection on a brand new Utah home, and Micah understands why. Inspections run around $400, and the home already comes with a builder warranty, so it’s fair to ask why you’d pay for something the warranty already covers. Most of the time, that logic holds up. In 25 years, Micah has…
A lot premium is the extra amount a builder charges for a specific homesite because it offers something more valuable than a standard lot — usually size, location, or view. In Utah, lot premiums show up almost exclusively on larger, more customized homes. Builders like Toll Brothers, Symphony Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Alpine Homes…
No. The sales rep represents the builder. They can answer questions and guide you through the process, but they are not advocating for your interests in the negotiation, and they will not compare their community against a competitor’s. Full breakdown: Can the Builder’s Sales Rep Represent You in Utah? · New Construction Homes in Utah
Sometimes, particularly on standing inventory or a home the builder wants cleared. One client asked on a former Parade of Homes property listed at $1,650,000 and the builder accepted $1,500,000. You will not know unless someone asks. Full breakdown: Can the Builder’s Sales Rep Represent You in Utah? · New Construction Homes in Utah
Realistically, no. Utah builders do not change their contracts. The value of representation is in comparing builders and communities, knowing which incentives are actually available, and advising on lot selection, not in redlining contract language. Full breakdown: Can the Builder’s Sales Rep Represent You in Utah? · New Construction Homes in Utah