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Developer-direct sales... (by Mike G.):

ken1193 wrote:

mike1536 astutely states in part: >> Buying from a developer might yield some perks, but they are usually NOT worth the extra cost.<< =========================================

EXACTLY. Developer sales personnel often employ scare tactics and assorted, unfounded exaggerations to a buyer astute enough to be aware of the existence of the resale market. They won't actually even mention or acknowledge the resale market at all unless it's dropped right into their lap by a wise and informed timeshare consumer. Moreover, these developer sales reps even sometimes invent non-existent "difficulties and problems" which allegedly pertain to resale purchases. Don't get suckered into any of these fairy tales. A competent closing company, at a cost of around $300 or so, will discover any and all such issues as unpaid back fees, will acquire all required owner signatures on a new notarized deed, etc. Attorney involvement is rarely necessary.

I respect the fact that everyone has to make a LIVING. However, I do NOT respect the fact that developer sales reps seek to make a KILLING --- on each sale. As fas as the "I'll be here for you" claim, I won't even flatter that particular bit of nonsense with a reply.

Thanks for the replies.

WOW!! I never realized that there is a $20k difference between resale and a developer.