Representation – the builder's interest is represented and protected by their onsite agent (who in most cases is a licensed real estate agent). This person's sole responsibility is to earn the builder more money by selling new construction at the highest possible price. This person solely represents the builder and is in no way on your side, period. Their salary or commission comes directly from the builder and they earn more money if they sell you property above market price or even with fewer included amenities. You need knowledgeable representation to protect your interest.

Location, Appreciation, Property/Builder – the old adage ‘location, location, location' simply does not apply as well as it used to. Today you must consider all facts and look towards appreciation, resale value, home builder's reputation, as well as location. Chris Lagarde will help you identify the locations, builders, neighborhoods, and floor plans that give you everything you want including the greatest appreciation potential.

Contract Negotiation – Chris is here to protect your financial interests. When it comes time to write, negotiate, amend, and review a final contract on a new construction property you need a knowledgeable and seasoned professional on your side. If you do not, you may get stuck with additional charges, after-the-fact upgrade fees, hidden construction delays, inflated prices, or even contract revocation.

Dispute Resolution – in the event of a dispute with the builder over cost, build time, work orders, etc. you need the backing a strong Realtor and large Real Estate Company. A builder is much more likely to yield when dealing with a top producing Realtor from a leading Real Estate Company who is bringing them a lot of business. Keller Williams is the largest real estate company in the Austin area by far. No builder wants to scorn the largest source of buyers for their new construction homes.

After Closing – Chris facilitates and speeds along any builder fixes and controls those costs. Whether you spend $200,000 or $2,000,000, there are always issues and a ‘punch list' associated with new construction. No builder is perfect and all try to minimize their after closing expenditures. Chris works very hard on your behalf to get every problem fixed at no cost to you.

What Do You Have to Gain or Lose?!?

Will it Cost Me More? No, all compensation earned by a Realtor representing you in a transaction is recognized by the home builder as a marketing fee and has no impact on the final cost of the home. Home builders expect and encourage Realtor participation. We simply bring them too much business to be ignored. Austin area home builders actually keep us informed of their current inventory, special incentives, and other information to help our buyers choose the right home.

Chris Saves You Money! Are you getting what you are entitled to both in quality and value? An experienced agent knows what you should receive and what "extras" might be available. We are not misled by proposed builder add-ons that produce little or no additional resale value!

Resale! Give your investment the best opportunity for appreciation at resale. Questions concerning site location, builder, design, floor plan and decor are important. Which options will make your home stand out when it comes time to sell? 

Chris knows what sells in Austin area and he will tell you how to maximize your profit! His experience, knowledge, and reputation represent strength and leverage on your behalf.