★★★★★
Armita Bahadori
Verified client — sold & bought with MARK Z
They did an amazing job working through the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new house — available at all hours whenever we had any questions.
(If you meant Birmingham, Alabama, this page covers Birmingham, Michigan.)
That coordination matters because the contract itself isn't written with your resale value in mind.
Why New Construction Needs Its Own Realtor
The builder's sales office writes the contract, the phased pricing, and the upgrade sheet to protect the builder's margin. That rep works for the builder, not you. We sit on your side of the table instead. Since our fee is covered the same way, bringing us in costs nothing extra.
Here's what that covers:
- Walk the model home with you and review the agreement before you sign
- Flag which upgrades hold resale value, and which don't
- Negotiate pricing, incentives, and closing dates with the builder's rep
- Coordinate your current home's sale so both closings land together
| What You're Deciding | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| New home size | 1,800 to 4,200 sqft |
| Beds / baths | 3-5 beds / 2-4 baths |
| Builder deposit at signing | 5-10% |
| Buyer agent cost to you | $0 |
| Build timeline | 6-9 months |
| Active builder communities we track | 8+ |
Builder incentives often expire before the price moves. We get commitments in writing instead of a verbal promise.
Selling First or Building Second
Getting that agreement in writing solves one problem. Timing your home sale against the build is another, and it depends on how much bridge risk you're comfortable carrying. We walk clients through three options:
| Option | Best Fit | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Sell, then build | Clean finances, no bridge risk | Possible gap in housing between closings |
| Cash offer, then build | Firm closing date to match the builder | Lower net proceeds than open-market sale |
| List and build together | Keeps options open longest | Timing pressure on both sides |
To cover that gap, the Guaranteed Sold Program removes the risk your home doesn't sell in time, the One-Day Listing Guarantee lists it fast if your build date moves up, and the Instant Cash Offer is a fallback for a firm closing date.
Who This Is For
These programs come up most often for:
- Birmingham-area buyers moving up into new construction
- Sellers whose home needs to sell on the builder's timeline
- Relocation and military families buying from a distance
- People who've sat in a builder's sales office feeling outmatched by the paperwork
Track Record
Clients also ask who they're hiring. Z Real Estate Experts is a Top 10 team worldwide and a Million-Dollar Guild recipient, closing hundreds of homes a year in metro Detroit, including Birmingham's builder communities, with Mark Zawaideh leading the team at eXp Realty.
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Robin Jonescue
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They sold my house in 2 weeks, and we closed a week early!
FAQ
Does hiring a realtor for new construction cost more? No. The builder typically pays our commission, so representation doesn't add to your cost.
Can I bring my own realtor after visiting a model home alone? Often yes. Many builders require your realtor to register on the first visit, so bring one from the start.
What if I need to sell my home first? The Guaranteed Sold Program, One-Day Listing Guarantee, and Instant Cash Offer cover that sequencing.
Which Birmingham-area communities are active right now? That changes monthly. Ask us directly, or check our YouTube channel for current walkthroughs.
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Talk to Us Before You Sign Anything
Get someone in your corner before you put down a deposit. Contact Z Real Estate Experts for a no-cost Birmingham consultation, or ask about the Guaranteed Sold Program if your home needs to sell first.