I recently had the opportunity to share my expertise with Redfin — one of the largest real estate platforms in the country — for their guide on how to negotiate the best deal on a new construction home.
Here's the tip I contributed:
"The biggest mistake buyers make is walking into a builder's sales office unrepresented. That on-site agent works for the builder, not you. The second is fixating on sticker price, when builders have far more flexibility on incentives, upgrades, and closing costs. Bring your own agent from day one, negotiate the total package instead of just the price, and get every promise in writing."
— Peter Cutile, featured in 8 Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal on a New Construction Home via Redfin
New construction is one of the most misunderstood buying situations in real estate. Buyers often assume the builder's process is straightforward — set price, standard contract, done. But there's a lot more room to negotiate than most people realize, and the buyers who know how to navigate it walk away with thousands of dollars in upgrades, credits, and savings.
If you're considering new construction in Portland, Vancouver, or Camas, I'd love to walk you through the process. Let's connect →
Peter Cutile is a real estate agent serving Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Camas, WA, and SW Portland. (360) 213-6787 · petercutilehomes.com
