Rich Noto Florida Realtor & Home Inspector
Rich Noto is recognized by many as the best Florida Realtor for New Construction Homes. He fills the critical gap between the standard Realtor and Home Inspector. This gap is overlooked by buyers purchasing homes. Everyone purchasing properties should be concerned with minimizing build defects, on completed and new construction homes. Rich Noto is Construction Trained filling the gaps where standard Agents fail and Inspectors do not help.
Having skill, strategy, and knowledge, for each unique situation that may arise. Rich Noto works for you, represents you, helps get you the best deal. No pressure to buy with relaxed sales. He has the most comprehensive service around with included construction build oversight help. It is all included and Paid for by the Builder.
“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 added wear and tear, and possibly were never built right from the start, or repaired.
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. A sales person should know the product they sell. A house is the product and buyers future asset. Yet most agents(and even builder sales people) do not know how it is built, or the parts used.
“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 sales, 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.
Some of Rich Noto’s Exclusive(in person) Realtor Service Benefits:
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- Please do not hesitate to contact Rich Noto with questions or for a no cost consultation.
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- Paid for by the Builder Representation and Construction Help.
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- Advice to Avoid the Dangers with Buying Resale and Building
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- Pre purchase agreement walk around the property, issues and concerns pointed out
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- Unique Home Selling Strategies
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- Better Price Negotiation
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- Possible Special Offers
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- Knowledge of Competitor Pricing/Incentives
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- Overall Guidance Knowledge of Deal Structure
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- Construction Trained Advice
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- Early Builder Walkthrough Help
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- Early Planning for Buyers
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- Mortgage Pre Approval Advice and Guidance
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- Best Price Strategy
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- Photos & Videos taken during the build process for far away buyers
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- Possible exclusive special incentives:
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- Home Inspection Advice
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- Use sales associates at builders up to my High Standards(when possible)
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- In person information NOT on this website or videos
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- Rental/Investment Property Strategies
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- Attending Builder Walkthroughs (when properly scheduled)
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- Attend Inspection and Look around for issues
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- Inspector quality control – Check inspector has reviewed all components and not missed issues. Filter out a bad inspection
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- Home Inspection Report Review (look for missing items and errors)
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- Post Closing Support – Warranty, House Maintenance, and Repair Advice
- Pre Purchase contract walkthrough of home/s in area to understand what potential builder defect issues the properties may have
Rich Noto’s Specialties:
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- New Construction Oversight
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- Florida Residential Building Construction
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- Teaching Buyers How Homes are Built
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- Educating Buyers:
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- First Time Home Buyers
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- Vacation and Resort Homes
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- Resort Rental Property
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- Full Time Residential Living Locations:
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- Investment Property Strategies:
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- Moves to Florida from other States
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- Listing Strategies to Maximize the Sale Price
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- Area Knowledge
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- Florida Theme Parks and Tourism
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- Evaluating sellers or buyers inspection reports
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- Evaluating Home Inspectors and the reports
- Preventative Measures
Qualifications and Advanced Training
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
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Rich Noto’s Principles
- “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.
How Rich Noto can help:
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- As a New Home Buyers Agent. He does NOT work for any builder, but works 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 this website, and use his 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
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Clearing up Builder Misconceptions
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.
Florida Realtors are not lawyers and can not give legal advice needed to review a contract. Contact a Lawyer. Notice line G of the Agreement.
Rich Noto Zillow Reviews
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EXCELLENT
6 reviews
Posted on Zillow
Jimmy LucianoVerified I highly recommend Rich Noto for anyone considering a new construction home. The process of buying a new build requires an agent who not only understands the sales transaction but, more importantly, knows the ins and outs of the construction process. Rich was a fantastic advocate throughout my build, especially since I was relocating from Pennsylvania to Florida. While living states away, he made detailed videos of defects found during various inspections, as well as videos showing the progress. His communication and availability far exceeded my expectations. He has a keen eye for potential construction issues and a deep understanding of building codes that many other agents—and even some inspectors—might miss. Rich truly knows the critical phases of construction and when to schedule inspections, starting with the foundation and continuing beyond. He understands the tricks builders use to hide problems and knows exactly how to advocate for his clients. When my builder's construction manager was missing items and failing to resolve issues, Rich stepped in, met with the builder face-to-face, and got everything resolved. He was the keystone that held the entire process together.Posted on Zillow 
Reza IskandarVerified As first-time homebuyers in Florida, we truly appreciated Richard’s experience and guidance throughout the entire real estate process. He always acted in our best interest and offered valuable tips during the construction of our home. One of the most helpful recommendations he made was to conduct multiple home inspections during the construction phase. This proactive approach helped us avoid costly issues down the line. We're very grateful for his support and highly recommend him to anyone navigating the home buying journey.Posted on Zillow 
Andre MVerified "I wholeheartedly recommend Rich Noto to anyone in search of a realtor who truly exceeds the typical expectations of real estate services. In an era where everything is accessible online, I didn’t just need a standard agent; I needed someone with Rich’s expertise. Throughout my home buying process, Rich truly set himself apart from other realtors. It’s not typical for real estate agents to attend inspections, let alone actively engage in them, but Rich did both! They don’t call him the ‘not-so-nice’ realtor for nothing—his relentless pursuit to pinpoint crucial issues that both inspectors initially missed was impressive. His meticulous attention to detail ensured these important concerns were added to the inspection reports due to his proactive efforts. Moreover, Rich went the extra mile by revisiting the property to verify that all reported issues had been properly resolved. Upon discovering that the problems persisted, his relentless follow-up applied necessary pressure on the home builder to meet standards and resolve all issues. Rich's background in inspection and experience with construction managers truly came in handy. Every defect Rich identified not only saved me money but also spared me future stress over issues caught early. Rich is the advocate every home buyer deserves!Posted on Zillow 
Melvin SolerVerified I found Rich watching his helpful videos & saw that he was very familiar with the areas I wanted to buy a home in. What makes him stand out from other realtors are the countless of certifications he obtained & his eyes for seeing the quality of new construction homes. He & I visited the home a few times & he pointed out the things I need to make sure won't cause me issues in the future. I learned a lot from him. I think people can often be unsatisfied with their purchase of their home because they failed to get a good realtor who can see things from all different angles. Give Rich a try. Oh & DON'T CALL/VISIT NEW CONSTRUCTION SALES OFFICE WITHOUT YOUR REALTOR!!!! Rich explains this very well in his channel. Watch them!!! He's very quick & responsive too so reach out to him if you have questions you reach out to him.Posted on Zillow Ruslan MamedovVerified Rich is an exceptional realtor. He is not your typical pushy type of guy who is trying to sell you a house ASAP. On the contrary, Rich is very honest professional, and he does really care about his clients. He helped me to build a house in Winter Garden, and I'm not sure I'd be able to do it without him. He went well beyond the contract helping me to control the whole building process, updating and sending photos of the house every couple of weeks, advising on the inspections, things to pay particular attention to etc. Finally, before the closing he did a walk through with me for like two or three hours. We looked over the house and as a licensed home inspector he pointed out the defects which definitely needed attention. It's not something I have seen done in the business because realtors are not trained in construction, materials etc. Overall, building house especially when out of state is a tricky business. Even when you hire a good builder, they still use local contractors so you'd definitely want to keep it under control. Hiring Rich is like having a friend and a professional on the “inside” that is working for you throughout the process. He is very thorough, honest and professional and great to work with. I would highly recommend Rich to anyone trying to buy a house in central Florida.Posted on Zillow Lakeycia L. JeffersonVerified I came across Rich's videos on YouTube while searching for a realtor in the Orlando, FL area and could immediately tell he knew the market and the process to home ownership. As a previous homeowner, I know how daunting the house buying process can be so it was important for me to have a top notch realtor to help me with a second home purchase while I lived in northern California. Rich's knowledge, expertise, professionalism and customer focus was exceptional! He kept me updated from afar, sent photos of the building process, provided recommendations for independent home inspections, helped me negotiate a lower interest rate, walked me through a post construction inspection and provided insightful tips throughout the 8 month home build. I can go on and on about the remarkable service Rich provided to me. He over delivered! I HIGHLY recommend Rich Noto you will not be disappointed!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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I’m Rich Noto, a Florida Realtor & Home Inspector with a focus on the best price house, and quality new construction oversight. I specialize in new house purchases which includes getting 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 purchase contract) by dealing with sales, construction managers, attending/monitoring inspections, and spotting defects. This helps buyers catch problems early.
Builders pay my commission. 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 $$$. Depreciating future resale value.
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.