and the person at the model home works for the builder.  That means they only want to sell you one of their homes.  I can show you all of the options so you get the best house for you regardless of who the builder is, and I will be with you throughout the entire process.  You can have peace of mind knowing someone is on your side who has been through the process before. 

I get a commission from the builder, and I know it sounds odd, but they won't necessarily sell the house to you cheaper because you choose not to work with an agent.  In fact, the opposite is true.  I am more likely to know the situations they are willing to give you concessions and can position you to get them.  

I always recommend a home inspection and with a new build, it is no different.  Once the drywall and other finishes are up, issues can be hidden.  A good inspector can discover potential problems saving you thousands of dollars and headaches down the road.  I hire a professional inspector to perform both a pre-drywall and finish inspection for you to give you a worry free experience.