Do I Need a Realtor When I’m Building a House?

Real estate can be a tricky thing. There aren’t any classes about it in most schools but it’s something most Americans are interested in. In fact, 84% of Americans see homeownership as a good investment even though the percentage of ownership has been declining since 2005. So how is building a house different than buying an existing home?

Photo of a builder and a framed house - Building a house
A great deal goes into building a house. There are hundreds of moving parts and plenty of ways for the builder to take advantage of the home buyer.
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