Zillow Advice: Buying Process - Buying new construction with a homebuilder's "trade in" program http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Buying-new-construction-with-a-homebuilder%27s-trade-in-program/196607/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate I represent one of the most ... http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Buying-new-construction-with-a-homebuilder%27s-trade-in-program/196607/ I represent one of the most respected builders in town, Magnolia Homes, Inc. A "Trade In" situation needs to be a win - win. Good for Magnolia Homes, because we eliminate a home from our inventory and good for our client because they feel like they got a fair price and a seamless transition to their brand new home. Visit <a href="http://www.yourmagnoliahome.com" rel="nofollow">www.yourmagnoliahome.com</a> to view our inventory.<br/>As far as retaining an agent... Any reputable builder loves to work with buyer's agents. Over half of their sales are dependent upon buyers agents bringing their clients in. Just be sure to tell the builder up front that you are being represented by a Realtor.<br/>I hope this helps,<br/>James<br/> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:40:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Buying-new-construction-with-a-homebuilder%27s-trade-in-program/196607/ 2009-08-30T22:40:00Z First, call the builder and ... http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Buying-new-construction-with-a-homebuilder%27s-trade-in-program/196607/ First, call the builder and tell them you are not comfortable moving forward without an agent and ask if they will acknowledge and compensate that agent.&nbsp;<br/>Beware of home trade in offers and read the fine print. It is possible they will roll in any "negative equity" from your current home into the <a href="http://www.zillow.com/mortgage/">mortgage</a> of the new one. If you have equity in the home, then make sure they are giving you a fair "trade in" value.&nbsp;<br/> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:38:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Buying-new-construction-with-a-homebuilder%27s-trade-in-program/196607/ 2009-02-08T03:38:00Z