New Construction Tips
Thinking About Buying New Construction?
It is important with a new-home purchase that a buyer hire a real estate agent to represent them in this process. ... As Realtors who specialize in an area of Atlanta with a lot of new construction, buyers ask us all the time if they can use a real estate agent when they are purchasing new construction. The answer is yes.
Buying new construction is usually more complicated and more intimidating than buying a resale home. It is important with a new construction purchase that a buyer hire a good Realtor to represent them in this process. In general builder's model homes are staffed by agents who work directly for and represent the builder.
There are many, many decisions that need to be made during this process and there is truly no substitute for experience. From lot selection to where to place the wet bar plumbing... from deciding on the right floor plan to placement of electrical outlets... Traditions Home Team, experienced in new home construction, can make a huge difference in the outcome of the project. And, we will represent you and your interests, not the builder's.
There are literally thousands of processes in building a new home today....and over 50 inspections along the way. navigating the price sheets of some builders can feel like a shell game where costs change over night...and options that were yours one day are changed or deleted the next.
Let us help you navigate this exciting process so you can enjoy the experience of building a new home.
Testimonials
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Details of the Recommendation: "We hired Traditions to find us our dream home in GA. Jay and his team was a pleasure to work with and worked really hard to do all the research on the properties. They were always able to pull us comps etc. They were always on time which is not always easy with the traffic in the area. Highly recommend!" Service Category: Real Estate Agent Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
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- Christine and Alasdair
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“I just wanted to thank you for all your help in finding my townhouse! I'm so happy living here, and I love the neighborhood. I was thinking to myself at the closing how lucky I was to have such a great agent...thanks for everything.”
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- Jennie
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“Jay and his team worked very hard on the sale of our home. He gave great advice for quick turn improvements to enhance value. They provided a constant stream of buyers. Overall, Traditions Home Team was a wonderful resource to get the most value from our home. We highly recommend!!”
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- Nancy and Brian Williams
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We are enjoying the summer and Mimi and I started playing tennis in a couple’s league - feeling like true Atlantans now. Thanks again for all you did in helping us find the house. It totally feels like home, and we are loving it.
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- Mimi and Joe
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My husband and I had fabulous experiences with Marie Torrance during two purchases and one property sale. We highly recommend her for her outstanding people skills and knowledge, she always goes the extra mile.
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- Lori R.
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I have worked with Jay and Traditions Home Team over the past 20 years. They bring to the table the highest level of personal attention and professional representation to all potential homeowners and home sellers in which they come into contact. I have sent my clients their way to work with, as they look for a new home. I highly recommend Traditions Home Team services."
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- Stacy J.
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“We appreciated your careful attention to detail as well as your personal efforts in representing us. What's more, we felt like we had a friend here in Atlanta”
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- Duc Vugia
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I cannot tell you enough how your service and help through this process has been so amazing. Your initiative, care,
thoroughness is second to none. Truly 5-star! What a great experience you and your team provided us!
Thanks!
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- Ryan, Heather and Rylan
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“They helped us find the perfect home … coming from out of state, with very specific requests! It was an impossible task, or so we thought, and were pleased beyond belief with the knowledge and professionalism Traditions Home Team expressed while finding us the perfect home!”
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- Jessica and Marvin
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I've been meaning to call or email you but since we've closed, I don't think I've sat down at all! I just
wanted to tell you how much I appreciate everything you did for us. We are loving the new house! I
cannot tell you how wonderful it is to finally be here.
PS: If I learn of anyone in the market for a new house I will definitely send them in your direction!
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- -Stephanie H.
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My husband and I had fabulous experiences with Marie during two purchases and one property sale. We highly recommend her for her outstanding people skills and knowledge, she always goes the extra mile.
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- Lori R.
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I feel so very blessed that our house sold, and I am very grateful to you for all that you did to make it
happen. I especially appreciate your patience, your moral support, & your encouragement. I also
appreciate you going above and beyond to help us find the right home. I have to admit, you were
more optimistic than me throughout the process.
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- Cheryl
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"They helped us find the perfect home … coming from out of state, with very specific requests! It was an impossible task, or so we thought, and were pleased beyond belief with the knowledge and professionalism Team Traditions expressed while finding us the perfect home!"
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- Jessica and Marvin
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“Thank you for all your help in making our first home purchase go so well!! We hope that if you're ever in the neighborhood please stop by. Thank you again for your advice and guidance.”
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- Carrie and Rick
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As a metro Atlanta Realtor, I had the pleasure of cooperating on the sale of my listing with Buyer agent Marie Torrance with Traditions Home Team. In this highly competitive market, every seller has plenty of choices when finding a buyer for their home. When I spoke with Marie, I knew immediately that the sale would be a win for both parties. Not only was she a delightful communicator, but she had incredible organization and care for her buyers and our relationship as cooperating agents. This mentality always leads to a smoother transaction. The sellers could have gone with another buyer easily, but Marie clinched the deal for her buyers with me on the spot! Thankful to have worked with Marie and hope to again in the future!
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- Claire A.
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It was very smooth working with Marie. She was knowledgeable, very friendly, and ready to help. She learned my interests and expectations very soon and was prepared for answers.
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- Priya Ravi
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I really enjoyed working with Jeannie! She made the process very stress free. She is prompt,
courteous, and professional. I really liked her attention to detail and I truly felt like she cared
about my concerns and what I was looking for.
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- Glennis W
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It was very smooth working with Marie with Team Traditions. She was knowledgeable, very friendly, and ready to help. Marie took the time to learned my interests and expectations and very soon and was prepared for answers.
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- Priya R.
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Jeannie helped my mom and I sale my childhood home. She was both personable and
knowledgeable as an agent. Having never sold a home before she was a great support to us. At
the negotiating tables we knew she had our backs and was transparent with us about what to
expect, where to yield and where to push back.
Highly likely to recommend
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- -A. Labechi
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They have been in business continuously since 1987 through all the boons and busts. Not only do they know the areas, but they have seen the area grow up around them. We have chosen to buy a new house still in construction and will be completed by May. Your advice saved us from making a reckless mistake. What good fortune to have met you.
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- Paul and Nami McKlendin
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“We should have gotten a huge thank you off to you sooner. You were wonderful! You worked so hard to help encourage us. We are thankful for your expertise and good willing heart. Please know that if anything should change for us, you'll be our man...and anyone else we can send your way.”
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- Tracy and Dan
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I cannot say enough good things about Jay and Traditions Home Team. They helped us get through a very tough short sale and were with us every step of the way. They helped us find the perfect home for us, kept in touch through phone and email constantly, kept us up to date as to the goings-on involved with the various steps of a short sale and were extremely kind and patient with us through all of it. I would recommend to anyone in need of an experienced Realtor!
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- - Stephanie
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I don’t know how we could have made it through this process without you. Your advice, knowledge
and patience got us through what could have been a truly miserable experience. You made it almost
fun! You are the ultimate real estate professional and while I know you’ll always be our agent. I hope
we can also call you our friend. Thanks Again!
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- Dave & Monique
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Buying and selling a house with Jeannie & Marie was such a great experience! They listened carefully to what was important to us and made it their mission to find that for us. And I never imagined selling our house would be so simple. They helped line up what needed to be done step by step so it wasn’t as overwhelming as I feared it would be. I hope I don’t move again in the near future, but if I do I know who I’ll call!
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- Katie G.
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"What I liked best about buying is how easy it was. I would not change a thing about the whole experience. I would recommend you to friends and colleagues. You’re awesome and I liked working with you very much. I appreciate everything Team Traditions has done for me."
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- Glenn M.
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"Traditions Home Team have been my realtor for a couple of home purchases and the sale of one home. Honest, trustworthy, dependable, and knowledgeable. I would recommend Traditions to anyone in the Atlanta area looking to buy or sell a home. They are excellent!!"
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- Melanie P.
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Buying and selling a house with Marie was such a great experience! She listened carefully to what was important to us and made it her mission to find that for us. And I never imagined selling our house would be so simple. She helped line up what needed to be done step by step so it wasn’t as overwhelming as I feared it would be. I hope I don’t move again in the near future, but if I do I know who I’ll call!
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- Katie G.
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As a metro Atlanta Realtor, I had the pleasure of cooperating on the sale of my listing with Buyer agent Marie Torrance with Traditions Home Team. In this highly competitive market, every seller has plenty of choices when finding a buyer for their home. When I spoke with Marie, I knew immediately that the sale would be a win for both parties. Not only was she a delightful communicator, but she had incredible organization and care for her buyers and our relationship as cooperating agents. This mentality always leads to a smoother transaction. The sellers could have gone with another buyer easily, but Marie clinched the deal for her buyers with me on the spot! Thankful to have worked with Marie and hope to again in the future!
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- Claire A.
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"Jay and his team worked very hard on the sale of our home. He gave great advice for quick turn improvements to enhance value.
He provided a constant stream of buyers. Overall Jay was a wonderful resource to get the most value from our home. We highly recommend Jay!!"
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- Nancy and Brian
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“You did a terrific job marketing and managing our property. You helped keep the stress level to a minimum and got our house sold at top dollar.
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- Amir E.
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