Realizing the fundamental role that realtors play in the residential housing market:

The unprecedented housing boom experienced several years ago allowed for an enormous influx of builders and developers into the area.  With no underlying fundamentals or relationships amongst the various crucial components in the residential market, many realtors and customers lost trust and confidence in the community.

As the new home industry has slid to a halt and many of the builders/developers have been pushed out of the industry, opportunities have emerged for a solid company such as Eastman Homes to partner with all facets of the real estate industry and to prosper during this unique time.  

Many of the issues that have caused realtors to shy away from representing new home construction seem to stem from a lack of trust.  After speaking with numerous industry professionals, we’ve found that many believe that in working with homebuilders, there is a lack of any contractual obligations set forth to compensate for the effort and dedication provided by the realtor.  Due to this non-conforming affiliation, realtors tend not to offer their expertise and services to the new home construction industry.

So how do we propose to solve this dilemma?

At Eastman Homes, we realize the vital role that realtors play in the housing market.  With local knowledge and a handful of tools available to market an individual property, realtors are the first step to selling a home.  In working with Eastman Homes, not only will you be marketing a quality product, you will be dealing with an incentive package that rewards you for your time and effort.  Although not new to the industry, Eastman Homes believes that the realtor comes first and this is shown in the structure of the compensation package.

Upon the introduction of a client to Eastman Homes, various alternatives allow for the realtor to receive compensation for their referral.  With the realtor entitled to a sales commission based off the contract amount of the home, we offer an agreement which sets our incentives apart from other builders in the industry.  After signing the Realtor/Builder Agreement, the realtor will receive his/her entitled amount upon the foundation pour of the house.  This assures that the realtor receives their earned compensation at the beginning of the process rather than waiting until the closing.  A second benefit to those involved with Eastman Homes is that the client is able to receive a pre-design along with a cost estimate before committing to any fees or the home itself.  We believe this allows for the client to sample our abilities while also providing them with a fairly accurate estimate as to the cost of the home without being obligated to use Eastman Homes as their preferred builder.

Eastman Homes realizes the fundamental role that realtors play in the residential market and believes that their expertise and knowledge should be extended into the arena of new home construction.  Although many find complications and obstacles to participating in the new home construction market, Eastman Homes has set forth an arrangement that allows for the realtor to receive a guarantee that they will be duly compensated for their efforts.