Rich Noto – Florida Realtor – Home Inspector – Notary Public
Realtors are NOT all the Same – Not trained the same or have same knowledge/certifications. Just Because agents “sell new homes” does not mean they know how homes are built. Rich Noto is the best Florida Realtor for New Construction Homes and for those concerned with minimizing build defects.
Rich Noto is Construction Trained filling the gaps where standard Agents fail. Having skill, strategy, and knowledge for each unique situation that may arise. Rich Noto works for you, represents you, gets you the best price. No pressure to buy with relaxed sales. He has the most comprehensive service around. “The best incentive is a well built house” – Rich Noto
Helping Home buyers throughout the entire state of Florida. Defects on new and resale homes can cost the owner thousands of dollars to repair in time. Every house has lots of defects from builder and contractor negligence! All resale homes were at one time new homes, and now have wear and tear, and possible never built right or repaired.
“We do not leave the house for warranty to decide. We build it proper now.” – Rich Noto
Would you hand $400,000 to a stranger to keep safe? If no then why would you trust a builders construction manager/s & local contractors with it??? So many are not qualified for the job, overworked, and do not care!!! Your home is a asset that should go up in value(appreciate) over time, not down (devalued) due to defects.
A sales person should know the product they sell. A house is the product. Yet most agents(and even builder sales people) do not know how it is built, or the parts used. Would you buy a car from a dealers sales person who does not know the parts in the car?
Realtor payment fees with New homes are SET by, and PAID by, the Builder/Seller(free to you). They are NOT negotiable or used for leverage.
- No transaction fee charged. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or for a no cost consultation.
How Rich Noto can help:
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- As a New Home Buyers Agent. I do NOT work for any builder, but work with ALL of them. Strategy and knowledge of what is required. Pricing/upgrades/lots/amenities/floor plans/inspections/walkthroughs/builder differences/avoid junk builders/avoid bad sales associates/deposit/mortgage/evaluate incentives.
- As a Buyers Resale Agent – Evaluate the Mortgage Approval/Cash Letter. Find the right house/town. Create a strong offer. Avoid Issues.
- As a Sellers Listing Agent – Get a video of your house on my website and use my unique strategy to maximize the sale price and be ready for issues.
- As a Vacation/Investment/Rental Property Agent – Understand the mortgage/cash). Pros and cons of locations with tips how to create a better rental property, separating it from the rest. Understanding the customer base(renters/vacationers/business people). Do’s and Do Not’s for success.
Proper Steps to Homeownership:
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- Evaluate the Buyers PROOF of Funds (Mortgage Approval/Bank Letter for Cash) This is the first step, and comes before community/home questions. Once financing/cash is confirmed and understood then……
- Signed Buyer Brokerage Agreement – A required regulation caused by the nationwide Realtor lawsuit. This went into effect for Stellar MLS Realtors August 2024.
- Start the house search
- Make the purchase offer strong
- Guide along the way
- Avoid Hazards
Some of Rich Noto’s Exclusive(in person) Realtor Service Benefits:
- Advice to Avoid the Dangers with Buying Resale and Building
- Walk around the house, issues and concerns
- Unique Home Selling Strategies
- Better Price Negotiation
- Possible Special Offers
- Knowledge of Competitor Pricing/Incentives
- Overall Guidance Knowledge of Deal Structure
- Construction Trained Advice
- Early Builder Walkthrough Help
- Early Planning for Buyers
- Mortgage Pre Approval Advice and Guidance
- Best Price Strategy
- Photos taken during the build process for far away buyers
- Possible exclusive special incentives
- Home Inspection Advice
- Use sales associates at builders up to my High Standards(when possible)
- In person information NOT on this website
- Rental Property Strategies
- Attending Builder Walkthroughs(when properly scheduled)
- Attend Inspection and Look around for issues
- Inspector quality control – Check inspector has reviewed all components and not missed issues
- Home Inspection Report Review (look for missing items and errors)
- Post Closing Support – Warranty, House Maintenance, and Repair Advice
Rich Noto’s Specialties:
- New Construction Oversight
- Florida Residential Building Construction
- Teaching Buyers How Homes are Built
- Educating Buyers
- First Time Home Buyers
- Vacation and Resort Homes
- Resort Rental Property
- Full Time Residential Living Locations
- Investment Property Strategies
- Moves to Florida from other States
- Listing Strategies to Maximize the Sale Price
- Area Knowledge
- Florida Theme Parks and Tourism
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Rich Noto is a licensed Florida Realtor® with Dalton Wade Real Estate Group and member of the National Association of Realtors, Orlando Regional Realtor Association and Miami Association of Realtors.
Rich has earned additional designations & certifications of:
- PSA Pricing Strategy Advisor
- RSPS Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist
- NHCB New Home Co Broker
- CNHS Certified New Home Specialist
- RCC Residential Construction Certified
Licensed Florida Home Inspector
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- Certified Professional Inspector.
- Thermal Imaging Certification.
- Completed 75% more than the required courses to be licensed.
- InterNACHI the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
- Home inspectors have general knowledge of building standards, and trained to spot material defects (home damage).
- Rich studied manufactures installation instructions for various components of the house such as: James Hardie Siding, Zip Systems & WeatherLogic, Tyvek and TYPAR House Wrap.
- Rich familiarized himself with the important Florida Residential Building Codes that are used.
- He carries a box of construction books, installation manuals and codes with him to reference.
- Rich has specialized in detecting and preventing house water intrusion. Water is the biggest, most common, and slowest cause of house damage.
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- Transcript provided by InterNACHI
Florida Appointed Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent
- Certified through the National Notary Association
- Certified through Notary2Pro.
- Signing Agents notarize, guide and can explain the closing documents of commonly 50-150 pages you sign, and initial at the very end of your Home purchase which is called the closing.
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Rich Noto’s Principles
- “Honesty Before The Dollar” – “The Home Will Sell itself” – “No Pressure Sales”
- “Honesty before the Dollar” means being honest with my customers, and doing things legally. That will always come before any amount of money.
- “The home will sell itself” and “No pressure sales” This means just that. I am not here to pressure you to buy, or to try and sell you a property. If you like the home it will sell itself.
- “Buyers deserve better built homes” Homes should be built with care and less defects.
Clearing up Builder Misconceptions
When purchasing new construction the builder includes the Real Estate Agents commission in the Marketing plan. If you choose to not have a Rich as your Real Estate Agent represent you the price is still the same. It is not reduced. For example a home that costs $200,000 will still cost $200,000 with him. If you choose not to have the builder paid service, the home for sale will still cost $200,000. Don’t miss out.**** Some people “believe” they will get a better deal going alone. This is totally false. Builders do not transfer the agents pay or use it to negotiate.
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Common Builder Policy involves “Procuring Cause” – CALLING, EMAILING, INQUIRING by Using Builders WEBSITE(contact forms), ENTERING SALES OFFICE without Rich, May Terminate Your right to Realtor Representation(and its bonuses)with some Builders (Its their regulation).**** Call or text Rich first. Let’s find the best home the safe and smart way.
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I’m Rich Noto, a Florida Realtor® & Home Inspector with a focus on the best price and then new construction oversight. I specialize in new house purchases which includes homes built to Florida Residential Building Codes and Manufactures Installation Instructions.
I help homebuyers beyond the “standard Real Estate sales agent” (who may disappear after contract) by dealing with sales, construction managers, attending/monitoring inspections, and spotting defects. This helps buyers catch problems early.
Builders pay my commission so my service costs buyers nothing. Does not apply after buyer is in contract(all builders) or has contacted the builder alone(some builders). This top rated service is available at any town throughout Florida.
Any agent can “sell new homes” or be a “high volume seller” or have “builder relationships”. Sales marketing has nothing to do with understanding constructions defects. Home Defects are the main expense a homeowner will have and can cost home owners thousands of $$$.
I enjoy teaching my customers how new homes are built. How to identify water intrusion. And the steps to keep a house well maintained to prevent leaks over time. Out of state buyers get special walkthrough and inspection videos.
Whether its a completed move-in ready inventory house, or a to be built custom on the land, or a spec house. You deserve the best quality for your money!