Finding the Right Builder

The Quick and Easy Guide to Finding the Right Builder to Construct Your Dream Home

Are you in the market for a new house? If so, you may be considering having a custom-home designed

and built to your specifications. There is no better way to get exactly what you want in a house than to

have it built from scratch.

With that in mind, let's take a look at our quick and easy guide to finding the right builder to construct

your dream home.

Have Ideas In Mind Before You Start

Try to have some ideas in mind before you contact a builder. For example, how many bedrooms do you

want? Are you interested in a two-car garage? Do you want a legal suite in the basement or elsewhere

on the property for rental purposes? What about an office, workshop, media room, home gym or other

amenities? Invest a bit of time in crafting a list, and your builder can help design a home that fits.

Find A Builder Before You Buy Land

At first, meeting with and securing a home builder before having a plot of land might seem premature.

After all, you still don't even know where you want them to build your house! But, in fact, this is the best

way to go. A good home builder can help you understand permit rules, city or county regulations, which

utilities are available in the area and more. Once they understand precisely what you are looking for in

your dream home, they will be able to make an honest assessment of any particular lot. This alone can

save you a significant amount of both time and money.

Verify Licensing, References And Past Work

Once you have settled on a potential builder, it is time to start the due diligence process. Ask the builder

and any sub-contractors for their license details to ensure they are certified to do the work. Try to chat

with at least 1-2 past references as well, so you can get an idea of what it's like to work with them.

Get All The Details In Writing

Finally, there are few financial transactions in life that should be done on a handshake and this is no

exception. Your builder is going to have a contract that they will ask you to sign. Have your attorney look

this document over and have them add in any specifics that are important to you.

A new construction home can be the ultimate in comfort, convenience and luxury. When you're ready to

learn more, contact us today. Our professional real estate team can share our insight and show you a

variety of suitable properties.