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**![new-construction-home-2](https://blog.metroplaces.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new-construction-home-2.jpg?width=250&name=new-construction-home-2.jpg)** # **Buying a New Construction Home – What to Know** Though there are a lot of similarities, buying a new construction home isn’t the same as buying an existing home. Read through some of what you’ll need to know before buying the home to make sure you’re aware of what needs to be done and how this might differ from other home sales. ## **You Will Need a Real Estate Agent** It’s easy to think that bypassing the real estate agent is a good idea since you’re directly dealing with the builder, but this isn’t the case. The builder pays the agent’s fees, so there’s no harm in having a real estate agent, and they’ll help make sure everything is done right, and you’re protected through contracts during the sale and the building process. 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