A builder's on-site representative is doing their job well when they sell you a suite at the best price for the builder, which is not the same job as protecting your interests on deposit structure, occupancy timing and finish specifications. Buyer representation exists specifically to cover that gap.
In new construction, your own agent reviews the purchase agreement, the deposit schedule and the new home warranty coverage before you sign, and flags anything that reads better for the builder than for you. That review typically runs alongside legal fees of $800 to $1,500 once your lawyer is involved.
The cost of bringing your own agent to a new condo purchase is usually built into how the transaction is structured between the builder and the brokerage, not an extra bill to you.
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