Maximizing Real Estate Investments: AnnMarie Napolitano's Guide to New Construction Success

What are the benefits of using a realtor for new construction purchases?

Unlock the keys to a successful real estate investment with the guidance of AnnMarie Napolitano, a licensed realtor with a wealth of knowledge in new construction homes. On our latest podcast, AnnMarie illuminates the path to making informed decisions that could save you thousands. With her at the helm, you'll learn the critical importance of having a realtor's expertise during the home buying process, from understanding development complexities to grasping the long-term implications of taxes and subdivision specifics—elements that might not be apparent until after you’ve moved in.

Embark on a journey through the art of negotiation with a pro as AnnMarie discloses strategies for securing favorable deals on closing costs and upgrades. She peels back the curtain on hidden expenses, such as lot premiums and customization costs, which can quietly inflate the sticker price of your dream home. Whether you’re a seasoned local or new to the state, AnnMarie's insights arm you with the confidence to navigate the real estate market. Tune in to ensure your next home purchase isn't just a transaction, but a smart, well-negotiated investment with a partner who has your best interest at heart.

To learn more about AnnMarie and Team Napolitano,  go to:
https://annmarienapolitano.kw.com

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9700 Reserve Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Office 772-236-5700

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:04

Welcome to the Team Napolitano podcast, where home is where the heart is. Here's your host, licensed realtor Anne-Marie Napolitano.

Speaker 2: 0:18

Thinking about buying a new constructed home. Join us as we sit down with a top realtor to explore the advantages of using a professional in your new home purchase. Welcome back everyone. This is Garfield Bowen, co-host slash producer, back in the studio with licensed realtor Anne-Marie Napolitano. Anne-marie, how are you doing today?

Speaker 3: 0:40

I'm great. How are you?

Speaker 2: 0:42

I am well so, anne-marie. What are the benefits of using a realtor for new construction purchases?

Speaker 3: 0:50

Well, one of the first things when a client is looking for new construction, they pay the same with or without a realtor. When we represent them, then you're getting double eyes on the situation. A lot of times we know a little bit more details about the new construction, about that development, and you don't find out all the details until you're actually living in there. But we give you a little heads up because we know the communities typically. So having the representation is really smart. And the other part of it is, with new construction, they don't know the details about taxes, they don't know all the subdivision details.

Speaker 3: 1:41

And again, it's us representing you and it doesn't cost you anything. Typically, when you go into new construction, they ask you if you're working with a realtor. Typically the realtor has to be present or you have to be able to tell them I'm working with Ann Marie Napolitano this is her number and then call me to let you know. Let them know that you've been there, because if we don't sign in within so many hours it's usually 48 or 24 hours then we cannot represent you. So we'd like to represent you and we feel like we cover a lot more details than you're known to cover.

Speaker 2: 2:26

Yeah, this is one of the biggest purchases they're going to make in their entire life, right?

Speaker 3: 2:32

Exactly exactly.

Speaker 2: 2:34

You don't want to go on it alone. You want to bring someone with some top negotiation skills. Let's talk about negotiations a little bit how they'll have an advantage with a top realtor like yourself. A little bit how they'll have an advantage with a top realtor like yourself.

Speaker 3: 2:46

So with new construction there's just so much that they're willing to negotiate. A lot of times we can get some closing costs or we can get something thrown in, some upgrades.

Speaker 2: 3:05

It's not always that way, but typically we know the communities that work with us, Okay, and you know pricing. I guess, just knowing what's normal, you know someone, especially coming from another state, have no idea what's normal, what's high, what's low. You have a little bit more of an advantage over that in terms of really advising them and let's talk about that a little bit Amber.

Speaker 3: 3:26

Yes, and if they're getting a loan, even with new construction, it does have to appraise. So that's always really good. But a lot of times when you go to new construction they'll show you all these beautiful homes and we're one of the fastest growing cities in the United States right now but what you don't know is with pricing. They'll sell you a beautiful model but they don't tell you the details of the extras in the lot. The extras in your upgrades usually is about 20% in upgrades as well, but with the lot premium not all the developers have that. That's important because now you went from, say, 500 to 600 because of the lot you know and the lot range you know, depending on the golf view, the lake view or whatever you know the view may be. Some of them it's a premium and some of them you know there's not. But that's a big big draw because you see the one price and then we see it the final price.

Speaker 2: 4:38

All right. So the bottom line is don't go in it alone. They need a partner who they can trust, that can really protect their interests. Love it, annemarie. Enjoy the rest of your day. We'll see you in the next episode.

Speaker 3: 4:53

Thanks, garfield, ciao.

Speaker 1: 4:58

Thanks for listening to the Team Napolitano podcast, where home is, where the heart is Thinking about buying or selling a home. Go to annemarinenapolitanokwcom or call 954-675-2804. That's 954-675-2804.