Web Article: 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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