«New-built quarters in Saint-Petersbourg: developer vs realtor - who should you choose? »
In March 2024, sales of new apartments and apartments in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region increased by 53% compared to February this year.
Experts believe that this surge in consumer activity is temporary, but let's figure out what the difference is between buying an apartment directly from a developer and through a real estate agency. After all, the price seems to be the same, and the choice of apartments is also similar. So what is the issue here?
Let's start with the developer. The developer is, as it were, the owner of the object, which means that he can sell his apartments without any additional "bubbling" and can even offer a discount if the developer wants. But here's the question: why does a realtor sell the same apartments at the same price if he only provides intermediary services?
It turns out that in most cases, for the sale of a new building, the realtor receives a commission from the developer, and not from the buyer. Therefore, the price of the apartment remains unchanged, even if you buy through an agency.
But what can a realtor suggest when choosing an apartment in a building under construction? The task of the realtor is to choose the best purchase option for you. Only a realtor can carefully analyze the entire urban database of real estate and select several apartments that fully meet your requirements: location, pricing policy, delivery dates, technical characteristics, necessary infrastructure, transport accessibility, etc.
Realtors have long known which developer builds and rents the premises, so they can warn you about possible risks. They literally walked out of construction sites with their feet, know urban planning plans and are guided by social infrastructure.
And what to do with the disadvantages of new buildings? For example, the lack of social infrastructure facilities, constant traffic jams in the area of the house, or high noise levels from nearby roads and transport? These are really serious problems that buyers face when moving to new housing. Therefore, it is very important to evaluate all the nuances in advance, consider the landscaping project, study the list of internal and external infrastructure, assess transport accessibility and prospects for opening new metro stations or transport routes.
So what should I choose - a developer or a realtor? Ultimately, it depends on your preferences and capabilities. But remember that realtors are ready to offer you not only an apartment, but also their professional knowledge and responsibility so that you can make the most profitable deal with guaranteed security!
if you have any questions or need advice on buying an apartment in a new building, do not hesitate to contact the specialists. They will help you make the right choice and guide you through all the details of this process.
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