A brand-new house is one of the few purchases where the person sitting across the table works for the other side. The agent in the model home is paid by the builder. Vincent A. Colbert has spent 28 years in Michigan real estate, and he takes the other chair — representing you, the buyer, through site selection, the purchase agreement, the long build window and the walk-through, so somebody in the room is reading the fine print on your behalf.
Buying New Construction in Southeast Michigan
New subdivisions, infill lots and condo developments keep appearing across Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties, and they are not all the same deal. Lot premiums, finished-basement allowances, timelines that slip two seasons, and what counts as a standard finish versus an upgrade — those details decide whether a new build is a good buy or an expensive one. Vincent walks the sites, compares what a builder is asking against what comparable resale homes are actually closing for, and tells you plainly which is the better value for what you want.
He also works with buyers who are building, not buying off a plan: people who already own a lot, or who are weighing new construction against a renovation on an older home. Having an agent who knows both sides of that market makes the comparison a lot less abstract.
What Representation Looks Like on a New Build
Vincent works one-on-one. The person you speak with on the first phone call is the person who reads your builder contract and the person standing with you at closing. On a new-construction purchase, that usually covers:
- Reviewing the builder's purchase agreement and deposit terms before you sign anything
- Comparing the asking price and upgrade list against recent closed sales nearby
- Negotiating on your behalf — price, allowances, lot premiums and timelines
- Keeping track of construction milestones and keeping you informed at each one
- Coordinating the pre-drywall and final walk-throughs and the punch list
- Helping line up the sale of your current home so the two dates work together
If you are buying as an investment rather than to live in, the same work applies with different math — rent potential, holding costs during the build, and what the finished property is likely to appraise at. Vincent handles residential, commercial and investment transactions, so new-build industrial, retail and multi-unit projects are familiar ground too.
Vincent Colbert is highly professional. As a client, I appreciate that he keeps you informed through every step of the process. He's a strong advocate.
Selling or Reselling a Newer Home
Selling a three-year-old house in a subdivision where the builder is still selling phase four is its own challenge — you are competing with a sales office that can offer incentives you can't. Vincent prices against both the resale comps and the builder's current list, points out where your home wins (finished landscaping, window treatments, a fenced yard, no construction dust), and markets it accordingly. If you are not sure where you stand yet, a complimentary property valuation is a sensible first step and costs you nothing.
Communities served include West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Troy, Novi, Northville, Farmington, Commerce Township, Bloomfield Hills, Milford, Rochester, Royal Oak and Auburn Hills — plus many more across Southeast Michigan. See all service areas for the full list.
Talk to Vincent Directly
Send a note about the development you are considering, or the newer home you are thinking of selling, and Vincent will get back to you himself — usually within one business day. He is a Michigan licensed Realtor and a member of the Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors, working as Vincent A. Colbert, REALTOR® with Fortuna Realty LLC. Reach him at (248) 270-8893 or vcolbertrealtor@gmail.com, or stop by the office at 43313 Woodward Ave, Suite 1279, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday, 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Clients have rated the service 4.9 out of 5 across 7 reviews, and the reason tends to be the same one: steady communication and someone who negotiates hard on your side of the table.