Having a home built is exciting! It’s your chance to
finally, once and for all, get the home you’ve always dreamed of! However, your
dream can quickly and easily turn into a nightmare if you hire the wrong
builder. It is imperative that you hire a building team that is experienced
with creating brand new homes from the ground up and that is willing to listen
to your wants and needs as far as your new home goes. Hiring a great builder
isn’t as difficult as you might think, however. You just have to know how to go
about it!
Make Decisions in Advance
The more you know about what you want, the easier of a time
you’ll have finding the right builder to provide it. Have a clear plan in mind
as to the general area in which you plan to build your home, your budget, and
the size and overall style of your home. When you have this information decided
ahead of time, you can search within these specifications for the right
builder. Many websites will even allow you to search for builders based on
these parameters, which can save you a lot of time by helping you to narrow
down your options.
Do Some “Checking Up”
Obviously, before you hire any company or contractor, you’ll
want to do your research! The good news is that the internet makes checking up
on companies easier than ever. There are lots of great sites you can and should
utilize to determine if a building company is all it’s cracked up to be. A few
foolproof suggestions include:
l The
National Association of Home Builders: maintains a list of all registered
professional organizations, which must meet certain standards of quality and
service to be a part of the organization.
l Angie’s
List: a localized website that contains verified reviews of different
building companies.
l The
Better Business Bureau: Keeps and provides records and registrations on
various companies and also provides information about complaints filed against
them.
Talk to Friends, Family, and Even Strangers
Never underestimate the value of a person-to-person
recommendation. If you have friends or family members who have recently had a
home built, ask them who they used, what their experience was like, and if
they’d go with the same builder again. You can even contact the authors of
reviews you read online to ask detailed questions. And, if you’re really brave,
drive around, find homes you like, and knock on doors to talk to the owners.
People who’ve had good experiences with their building companies are happy to
share the details, as are those who’ve had less-than-pleasant experiences.
Remember, you are in control of hiring the right person to
build your home; it’s all in your hands, so don’t take this responsibility
lightly, or you’ll only have yourself to blame if things don’t turn out like
you wanted!
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