New Construction
If you have decided to buy a new home, the builder’s agent will be happy to assist you. Remember, that agent works for and prioritizes the best interest of the builder. That’s why it is important to have me representing you from the very beginning.
I have over 8 years of experience working for a local builder and can help you navigate through the process. This is what I will help you with that might be miss if you stick with using the builder’s agent:
Negotiation. Often the home price and lot premium are set in stone, but at times there can be negotiation for upgrades and incentives. These things are typically not voluntarily offered by the builder’s agent. Another point of negotiation can be closing costs, I frequently see that charges on new construction are much higher, some of those elevated fees can be negotiated.
Hidden Fees. My job as your realtor is to ensure there are no surprises when it comes to the end cost of your new home. Often new construction contracts include things like a builder fee, community contribution and utility hook-up fees that you may glaze over when signing the massive purchase agreement. I am very familiar with these documents; I know what to look for and what questions to ask.
Extra Expenses. What you see is not usually what you get. Many of the beautiful finishes in the model homes are upgrades. I will help you sift through those “extras” and associated expenses to ensure you are prepared for the design process. Also, new homes rarely come with window coverings, light fixtures, even toilet paper holders! I can offer referrals to local professionals that can help with these finishing touches so you can budget properly.
Monitor Progress. If you are moving to Florida and will not be here throughout the construction process to monitor the progress of your new home, I will do it for you. I can attend the walkthroughs at various stages of construction and report back via FaceTime or video so it feels like you are there.
Agent Fees. The builder is responsible for paying the agent commission. It is important to bring me along to the first visit so we can register properly. Agents bring customers in the doors making our fee an expected cost of doing business. Builders will not credit buyers that don’t use agents, nor will they charge more to those that do.
It’s my job to help you navigate the buying process, get the most value for your money and make the experience as stress free as possible. Let’s get started, contact me today.
Testimonials
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Shannon Thinnes is a real estate expert who goes out of her way to deliver on all expectations...from pre-listing preparations to advantageous Internet marketing techniques to strategic handling of offers to follow-through on Closing details. I highly recommend Shannon.
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- Eric Witte
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In my opinion Shannon was the most professional and the most helpful realtor that I have ever used. She went way beyond what we would consider outstanding. I would give her a 10 star rating if it was available.
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- Rich Orchulek
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Shannon Thinnes is a real estate expert who goes out of her way to deliver on all expectations...from pre-listing preparations to advantageous Internet marketing techniques to strategic handling of offers to follow-through on Closing details. I highly recommend Shannon.
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- Paul Ferrick
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We are so happy we found Shannon. She is very caring, knowledgeable and works hard to make sure you find the perfect home.... we did and can not be happier! We highly recommend her. Thank you Shannon
Pam, Bill and Dalton
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- Pam Sorrels
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Dealing with Shannon Thinnes is by far, one of the best and most pleasant experiences we have had in the fifty years we have been dealing in real estate. We were fortunate to meet her as the receptionist for the developer who built our last home eight years ago and she is even more efficient than we remembered.
The sale was a relatively simple transaction and no matter the situation she always had our best interest at heart. Even with minor wrinkles she made it easy and many times; a fun experience. We could not recommend any one; any more than we do Shannon.
Robert Plank and Hal Merow
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- Rob Plank
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Shannon is very detailed and makes sure the client has all the information needed to make an informed decision. As an out of state Buyer, I'm very confident I made the right decision in purchasing my condo thanks to Shannon who took the time to Facetime me while doing a virtual walk-thru of the condo. She answered all of my questions and was quick to answer whether by phone, email or text. Shannon is an experienced, knowledgeable, professional and wilI treat you with respect. I highly recommend her whether Buying of Selling anywhere in the Venice area!
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- Judy Kimm
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Shannon is a fully hands-on and very professional realtor that listens to and responds quickly to your every need. We were purchasing a Venice home from out of town and relied on her to feed us the information we needed. I’m positive that Shannon will meet your every need and provide you with not only valuable information from beginning to end, but will do so w/a friendly smile on her face.
Sincere thanks, Shannon, for all your hard work and a job well done!
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- Terry Heller
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We highly recommend Shannon Thinnes as your realtor choice. Shannon recently represented us in the sale of our home in FL. When we decided to sell, Shannon came prepared with a list of comparable recent sales and current listings so we could make an informed decisions on a list price. Within days of the price decision she had an excellent photographer take photos for the listing. Once the house was active in the listings, the scheduling of visits was very easy via text messages. We had more than a dozen showings in a few days and accepted an offer quickly. Shannon was professional, helpful, responsive and a pleasure to work with. We will use her services again in the future.
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- John Scheafer
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Of course buying a home can be quite intimidating! I was so happy to work with Shannon on our recent purchase. She was a great partner from start to finish. We had several conversations through this process and found her a very knowledgeable, a good communicator, and always seemed to make herself available. If someone is looking for a realtor in the Venice area, I wholeheartedly recommend her.
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- Dan Kress
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Shannon made everything so easy! She helped us purchase a new home and got multiple offers the first day. Her market knowledge and insight helped guide us to make better choices and helped us get top dollar, while making the entire process painless on our end. Shannon is very professional at all times and goes above what other realtors would do for most of their customers by going the extra distance. If we ever need to purchase/sell anything real estate, Shannon will be our only call!! 10/10
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- Luke VanHorn
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Shannon worked hard, made the buying process easy in a difficult market. She had my back through inspections and negotiated repairs. I couldn't have done it without her. I highly recommend Shannon.
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- Lucas D'Angelo
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Very professional and experienced realtor. No hesitation in recommending her.
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- John Eisner
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Shannon is the BEST real estate agent ever. She is truly amazing.
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- Kristin Kaye
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Shannon proved herself to be invaluable in our real estate transactions. She referred us to quality affiliates for lending, inspection and insurance. She prompted us to initiate action with our title company prior to closing. Overall, we were pleased; we would use again and recommend her highly as an agent.
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- Edythe Dirks
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Shannon’s response to email or phone calls was always spot on. As an example, She volunteered on short notice on a Sunday to go take a couple of pictures to address my wife’s big concerns with a material that has been installed. When you are 17 hours drive time away, a local advocate like Shannon, to act as our eyes and ears was much appreciated. She is knowledgeable of the area and fun to work with.
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- Steve White
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Shannon worked extremely hard to sell my property and she helped me find a new home on one day!! She is very professional and always calls you back. Great agent.
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- Sandra Bryla
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Shannon did a fantastic job helping our big family relocate from the Midwest to Sarasota. She’s patient, professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend.
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- Jim Davenport
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She was very professional and nice to work with.
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- Camille D'Angelo
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It was a real pleasure working with Shannon, and I would highly recommend her.
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- Winona Ruttmann
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Shannon was hands down the best I have ever worked with when trying to purchase my home. She helped me tremendously and always had my best interest in mind. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for an honest, sweet, and helpful realtor!
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- Catie Caravella
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We had a great experience with Shannon Thinnes as our realtor selling a home! She communicates extremely well, follows-up promptly, is thorough with research and documentation, and her good advice was appreciated throughout the process. Shannon gets our highest recommendation.
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- Mark Witte
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Shannon is the best!
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- Darlene Huxtable
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Shannon is extremely knowledge and professional. She is a wealth of knowledge and made my home buying experience a pleasure. She is quick to return phone calls and always was able to answer my question. She also recommended a great mortgage broker and insurance agent who were both a pleasure to work with. Thank you Shannon for all you did for my family.
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- Christine
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A very hard worker and good listener. Can't go wrong with her.
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- Thomas Auxter
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We highly recommend Shannon Thinnes. She is a high energy, honest, skilled professional, knows the home market in depth, is an excellent communicator, and has great one-on-one people skills. We could not be more pleased with her work and support of us starting with spot-on market analysis, to detailed follow through closure of the sale. She successfully used the multi-media tools including MLS, brochures, internet, facebook, Zillow and Open House showings. She worked hard and got the results in a time when home sales are traditionally down; and at a price within the small window that we had set. We could not be more pleased. You will be amazed at her abilities and applied skills. We have enjoyed many good real estate agents in our 55years of buying and selling property. None have displayed and used their skills as effectively or as well as Shannon. She is in a class of her own.
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- Ronald Robberts
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Shannon was an absolutely pleasure to work with when purchasing my home. I could not have been happier and she made everything so easy from beginning to end. i HIGHLY recommend her for your home buying needs! You will not regret it!
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- Kelsey Wilkins
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Amazing Agent! Responsive, knowledgeable, diligent and an absolute pleasure to work with!
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- Sam Hague
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Shannon Thinnes worked with me to buy a home. She is very professional realtor with Gulf Shore Realty. She answers her phone or gets back to you promptly. She has a world of experience and goes the extra mile. She hooked me up with great vendors for inspection, insurance, mortgages, etc. Shannon is readily available to show homes and give advice. Looking forward to working with her again.
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- Robebrt Stechulte
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