Apr 15, 2025
1. Developer Reps Don’t Work for You
That friendly rep in the sales centre? They’re hired by the developer’s marketing team.
Their job is to sell units, not represent your best interests.
They cycle through projects—Joe might be gone next week and you’re left with no one to call.
2. You’re Not Getting a Better Deal
Developer reps offer you what’s already approved by the developer.
They’re not negotiating for you—they’re just relaying info.
I know how far a developer can actually go. I track projects, price per sq ft, and sales data to get my clients real deals.
3. You’re On Your Own After Signing
You sign a contract, pay a deposit, and... that's it.
No help reviewing the contract (which is full of fine print).
No follow-ups. No updates. No protection.
4. No One Tells You About Critical Deadlines
Didn’t get building permits in time? Project might get canceled.
Final strata plan changes? You have 7 days to rescind—if you even find out in time.
Guess what? Developer reps won’t call you. Most of the time, they’ve already moved on.
5. Verbal Promises Mean Nothing
“Joe” can promise you anything—corner unit, upgrade package, whatever.
But if it’s not in the contract or disclosure statement, it’s meaningless.
And 99% of buyers don’t know how to read a strata plan or disclosure.
6. When You Need to Sell or Assign—You're Stuck
Can't close and need to assign? Joe’s not helping you.
Now you're scrambling to find a new agent to sell a unit they never helped you buy.
Most agents won’t even take on assignments they didn’t buy—contracts are a mess.
7. The Final Walkthrough? You're on Your Own
Developer rep will smile and hand you the keys.
I walk my clients through with a detailed checklist—pointing out things they’d never notice.
I’ve even had to fight for my clients to bring in an inspector.
8. Name Changes, Legal Issues, Closing? No Help There Either
I’ve dealt with tricky name changes, assignment restrictions, and contract issues.
Developer reps won’t guide you through that—it’s not their job.
But it’s my job to make sure you're protected at every stage.
9. You’re Leaving Money on the Table
That $5,000 “discount” the developer gave you? It’s not a deal if I could’ve saved you $15,000.
I shop developers against each other to get the best value for my buyers.
I represent you. Not the seller. Not the developer.
Bottom Line?
Never buy a presale property directly from the developer.
It costs you nothing to have a buyer’s agent on your side—someone who’s with you from day one to the day you get the keys (and beyond). We handle the contract, deadlines, walkthroughs, price negotiations, assignments, and every single step of the process.
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