I'm interested in purchasing real estate and would like some information on purchasing a new construction flat in Kiev. Is it necessary or advantageous to use the services of a licensed realtor for a new construction flat? In the US they're of great value for contacts, negotiating, and local market trend knowledge. However, I'm not sure if realtors are paid by the builders as in the US. How can I go about finding reliable and legitimate buildings that are under construction or in the preliminary stage of sales? I prefer to purchase something earlier in the build to save as much money as possible. My budget is around $50-80k and would like something of ~48-65m2 in size with storage and underground parking. Additionally I'd like to be within walking distance of a Silpo and the metro. All comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance.