New Construction Buyer Representation in Goodyear, AZ

Yes. If you want your own real estate agent when buying a new build in Goodyear, bring your agent on your first visit to each builder’s sales office. Before you stop in, book a tour, or fill out an online interest form, ask the sales office how it handles first contact and whether your agent must attend in person. Some builders may decline to register your agent after you’ve already visited on your own, which can affect whether the builder will contribute toward your agent’s compensation.

Look for the notice at the sales office entrance or check-in desk. Some sales offices post a reminder to bring your agent on the first visit. If you see that notice and your agent isn’t with you, pause before signing in or touring. Ask whether the builder allows advance registration, or plan to come back with your agent.

I’m Isela Felix, REALTOR® and team lead of Felix Home Team at eXp Realty, LLC. I help buyers compare new homes in Goodyear, understand what’s included in the price, and work through the questions that come up before signing a builder contract. I work with buyers in English and Spanish.

How I help you buy a new build in Goodyear

Before your first builder visit

We’ll start with your budget, preferred move-in date, and the features you need. If you’re relocating to Arizona, we can narrow the list before you travel. I’ll help you ask each sales office how to register your agent, whether a previous online inquiry counts as first contact, and whether I need to attend the first tour. We’ll also review how buyer representation and compensation would work before you commit.

First-visit rules come up across builders. Shea Homes’ broker guidelines say the agent must attend the first visit to each community and that a prior solo visit makes the agent ineligible for builder compensation. KB Home’s broker guidelines also list first-visit attendance as a condition for broker compensation. If you’re touring a community such as Ashton Woods’ La Privada in Goodyear, confirm the registration process with that sales office before you go.

While you compare homes

I’ll help you request a written price for the specific lot and floor plan you’re considering. We’ll look at the base price, lot premium, structural options, and design upgrades. Ask for an included-features sheet so you can see which finishes in the model home come standard and which cost extra.

If a builder offers an incentive, we’ll ask for the amount, what it can be used for, and any conditions tied to the home, lender, or closing date. Then you can compare the purchase price, monthly payment, and estimated cash to close side by side.

Before you sign

I’ll help you identify the questions to ask about deposit deadlines and refund terms, financing deadlines, independent inspection access, the final walkthrough, and the warranty. We’ll also ask for the estimated completion and closing dates in writing and discuss what a delay could mean for your lease, move, or sale of your current home.

Before you walk into a Goodyear model home

• Ask how the builder registers your agent and whether your agent should attend.
• Tell your agent if you’ve already filled out a form, called, or visited the sales office.
• Ask for the total price and included features for the specific home you’re considering.
• Get any incentive terms and deadlines in writing.
• Ask when an independent inspector can access the home and what the current move-in estimate is.

Hypothetical example. You’re comparing two new homes in Goodyear. One has a lower advertised base price, but the lot you want costs extra and the kitchen you saw in the model is an upgrade. The other is a nearly finished home with its features already selected. Ask for written pricing on both homes and compare the total price, estimated cash to close, and move-in timing before you decide.

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Frequently asked questions

I already walked into a builder’s sales office alone. Can I still work with an agent?

You can still ask an agent to advise you. Whether the builder will accept a late registration or contribute toward your agent’s compensation depends on its policy. Tell your agent which community you visited, when you went, and whether you signed in. Ask the sales office to confirm what it will allow, and review what you could owe under your buyer representation agreement before moving forward.

Does filling out a builder’s online form count as my first visit?

An online inquiry can count as first contact under some builder policies. Before you request information or schedule a tour, ask how to identify your agent on the form and whether your agent still needs to attend in person. If you’ve already submitted a form, share the community name and date with your agent so they can check the policy before you visit.

Do I have to use the builder’s preferred lender?

You can shop for your own lender. If a builder incentive is tied to a preferred lender, ask for the terms in writing and compare Loan Estimates for the same loan type and term. Look at the interest rate, points, lender fees, credits, and estimated cash to close.

Can I hire my own inspector for a new build?

Ask for independent inspection access before you sign. Confirm what the contract allows, when an inspector can enter, and what notice the builder requires. If the home is still under construction, ask about a pre-drywall inspection and an inspection before closing.

Who pays my buyer’s agent on a new build?

It depends on your buyer representation agreement and whether the builder agrees to contribute. Review the compensation terms with your agent before touring and ask what you could owe if the builder contributes less than the amount in your agreement.

About Isela Felix

Isela Felix is a REALTOR® and team lead of Felix Home Team at eXp Realty, LLC. She is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), and Homes for Heroes® affiliate. She works with buyers in English and Spanish. Arizona real estate license SA557614000.

Planning to tour new builds in Goodyear? Call or text Isela before your first visit. (623) 888-8608. Hablo español.