Buying Direct from Builder - No Agents - First Time Home Buyer

[Andy P.]

Hi All, 

First post here and did some research without any luck.. We are newlyweds and this is out first home buying experience, hoping you can help steer us in the right direction.

I am in a position where I am buying a new construction SFH directly from the builder, without agents involved. The house is 95% finalized and the COO is a few weeks away.

My questions are:

• We are in the state of CA so a real estate attorney is not required. Do you recommend for us to use a Real Estate Attorney? If so, what services should we contract from the attorney?
• Any other insights or recommended readings would be highly appreciated

Thank you all in advance!

[Andreas W.]

@Andy P. Not sure if brave is the word that comes into my mind. I would strongly recommend that you find representation. An experienced realtor might be fine or an attorney. The big question is, will you get all that you are paying for? Unless the builder is your brother, my guess would be no.