Taking the Plunge: Buying your Modular Home

Whether “stick built” or manufactured, the purchase of a home is one of the most significant a family or individual is likely to make, therefore choosing the sales center or real estate agent that is right for you is vital to this major expense.

For those “going modular,” there are typically two purchase routes – either from a retail sales center or a real estate agent.  Many retail sales centers are owned and operated by a modular home manufacturing company, while others are independently owned and operated – meaning they sell modular homes built by a number of manufacturers.  Retail firms, like Realty Development Associates, often are also incorporated as a real estate agent, making the home purchase a “one stop shopping” experience. 

A full-service retail sales firm, like Realty Development Associates, will walk you through the entire purchase, permitting and build process – from feasibility, to concept design, planning and permitting services.  A complete service firm will also assist with your custom design needs and will oversee your home purchase from delivery to installation.  Other services to look for in a retail firm include foundation, septic and landscaping assistance. 

So how do you “find” a full-service modular home retailer who is willing to go that extra mile to insure your peace of mind?  Contacting the Better Business Bureau is one way to find out if the firm you’re thinking of working with has a record of non-complaint.  Becoming acquainted with others in your community who live in a manufactured home can also get you pointed in the right direction…or consider contacting your state manufactured home association for a complete listing of modular retailers and manufacturers close to where you will soon make your modular home.

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