A buyer's agent for new construction homes in North Atlanta.
Buying new construction? Bring someone who's on your side. The friendly sales agent in the model home works for the builder. Wesley Harper works for you: comparing communities, negotiating incentives and watching the details through closing.
Six things the model home won't tell you.
Compare communities honestly
Base price is only the start. Wesley lines up lot premiums, included features, design-center pricing, HOA dues and taxes so you compare real totals.
Negotiate the incentive
Rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, design-center dollars and price: incentives change monthly and vary by home. Knowing which lever is worth the most to you is where the money is. See builder incentives compared.
Read the builder's contract
Builder contracts are written for the builder. Construction timelines, deposit terms, change orders, appraisal and warranty language all deserve a careful read before you sign.
Choose upgrades that pay back
Some structural options are hard to add later and help resale. Others are cheaper after closing. Wesley has seen which is which across thousands of homes.
Inspect what the county doesn't
Pre-drywall and final inspections by your own inspector, plus a punch list the builder signs before closing. See the Georgia inspection and warranty guide.
Track construction to closing
Schedules slip. Wesley stays on the builder for updates, coordinates with your lender and closing attorney, and walks the home with you before you sign.
Quick move-in, to-be-built, or custom on your lot.
- Quick move-in homes: finished or nearly finished, often with the strongest incentives. Best for a firm timeline.
- To-be-built: pick the lot, plan and finishes. Expect several months to a year, and plan your rate strategy for the closing date.
- Custom on your lot: Wesley can help you find land and introduce builders suited to your plans and budget.
New construction questions, answered.
Do I need my own real estate agent to buy new construction in Georgia?
You don't have to have one, but the builder's onsite sales agent represents the builder. Your own buyer's agent represents you: comparing communities, reviewing the builder's contract, negotiating incentives and upgrades, and tracking construction and closing.
Who pays the buyer's agent on new construction?
Many builders offer compensation to buyers' agents, but it is negotiable and not guaranteed. Since 2024 it is no longer published in the MLS, and Georgia requires a written brokerage engagement that discloses how your agent is paid. Wesley confirms the builder's offer before you visit and puts the terms in writing.
Why do I need to register my agent on the first visit?
Most builders require your agent to accompany you, or register you, on your first visit to a community. If you walk in alone first, the builder may decline to work with your agent later. Call Wesley before you tour.
Should I use the builder's preferred lender?
Builder incentives are often tied to their preferred lender. Compare the full offer, including rate, fees and the value of the incentive, against an outside lender's Loan Estimate before deciding.
Do I need a home inspection on a brand-new home?
Yes. County inspections check code minimums, not workmanship. A pre-drywall inspection and a final inspection before closing catch problems while the builder can still fix them easily.
Where can I compare new home communities?
Start with the list of new home communities in North Atlanta, or browse by county: North Fulton, Forsyth County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, North DeKalb and West Gwinnett. Prices and incentives change often, so ask Wesley for current details before you visit.
Tell Wesley what you're looking for.
You'll get a short list of communities that fit, current incentives, and an honest take on each, usually within one business day.
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Wesley Harper · 404.800.7653