Chestermere New Homes.
Chestermere has many beautiful new homes in the newer communities. There are many great reasons to move to Chestermere. The 750 acre lake, the lowest taxes for any city in the region, the easy commute to Calgary.
Between 2022 and 2024 821 building permits for new single-family homes were approved in Chestermere. There were 417 permits issued for semi-detached homes. 889 permits were issued for Condo/townhouses during this time. That is a total of 2,127 new homes built in Chestermere in the past three years.
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If you want your own representation that is working on your behalf, you do. As the builder’s representative works for the builder and is obligated to have the builder’s best interests in mind. If you are considering a home in a new development, there will be more than one builder that is vying for your homebuying dollars. As Chestermere specialists for over 30 years we can help you compare offers, locations, and features of the home to help you determine which home is the best for you. We know what homes are selling for by square foot and can help you figure out if you are getting a fair price.
There are several new home communities in Chestermere which you may consider, we can help you compare the developer’s track record, the builder’s reputation, and the location to ensure that you will get the best appreciation on your home in the future. Backing onto a busy street or a powerline may give you a better price on a lot, but it will devalue the resale value of the entire home! The builder’s rep must move lots, we want you to have a home that you will enjoy living in and that will appreciate as much as possible.
Representation When Buying a New Home.
Some builders will tell you that you don’t need your own realtor to buy new construction because the builder has one in house that will handle all the paperwork.
Keep in mind that using the builder’s real estate agent means not having any representation that is working in your best interests. In a perfect world, the builder’s agent will be a neutral party working for both the builder and buyer, but in reality they have been hired by the builder and often have a bias toward the builder’s interests.
By hiring a buyers agent like the McKay Team you will have an expert focused on making sure you get the best deal you can and have all your questions answered.
Negotiating The Price, Terms and Upgrades For Your New Home in Chestermere.
We have decades of experience negotiating home purchases. Even if you are a great negotiator and have experience successfully negotiating contracts in other industries, purchasing a new home in Chestermere, is a complex and leaving out an expected chattel, a term or a condition can be a costly mistake.
We know what builders may be able to offer, like help covering closing costs, landscaping upgrades, basement development or extended warranties. Working with us to buy new construction will likely mean getting the best deal.
There Will Be Two Contracts.
Initially your offer to purchase will be on a Alberta Real Estate Purchase contract. Then it will be transferred to a new home purchase contract, which is required for the new home warrantee. As your agent we will make sure that all terms and conditions, and chattels are transferred to that document. We will go through the building contracts with you to make sure you understand all of the details and there will not be any unpleasant surprises on closing.
Get Things in Writing.
When you walk through model homes or talk with salespeople at the builder’s office, you may get verbal offers or be promised certain terms. As your realtor, we will ensure that these terms can be put into writing as everything that you are promised must be in the offer to ensure that it is part of the deal. If it is not in writing you will not have a leg to stand on. All contracts to purchase a new home must have all terms, all goods included, in writing. When you have the McKay Team as your own buyer’s agent when buying a new home in Chestermere, we will make sure that all promises are in writing.
Financing Your New Home.
We can help you get the best rate by using a mortgage broker. You will know what you can and cannot do before you waste time looking at homes that you do not qualify for. If the builder has a better offer, you can compare it to ensure it is the best option. Remember there is more to consider, such as terms, payout penalties, portability, etc.
It Won’t Cost You Anything to Have Us Represent You!
Builders recognize the value that a Realtor brings to the table. For that reason, Realtor fees are built into the price of the home. A reputable builder will not discount the real estate fees, so that you get a lower price.
The sellers of the home pay the real estate agent, which means the builder will pay us from the real estate transaction. Our experience and knowledge of the Chestermere real estate market are available at no cost to you.
If you need a qualified, experienced Chestermere real estate team to help you find the right home in the right neighborhood, we are ready to help you. Call us at 403-207-1776; a member of our team is available to help you from 9 am to 9 pm daily.
If you cannot find the right home in Chestermere, we have included new homes in Langdon in our search.