| When you are having your dream home built, you | | | | This is very important. You should find out at this point |
| want to find a home builder who will be perfect for the | | | | what is the name and location of the insurance |
| construction of your home. You want to find a home | | | | company. Once you find out if the home builder is |
| builder that will make a home that is perfect for you | | | | bonded and insured, verify this information. |
| and your home because this can save you time and | | | | 5. What is the experience of not only the home builder, |
| money. So, what do you need to do in order to start | | | | but their crew as well? You want someone who has |
| choosing the best home builder for your project? | | | | a lot of experience and a history of getting the job |
| 1. When you meet with the builder, ask for references | | | | done on time and on budget. |
| so you can find out what other customers have | | | | 6. How hands-on is your home builder? Are they a |
| thought of the builder. | | | | home builder who has a crew build the home for them, |
| 2. Look at other homes constructed by the builder. | | | | or are they a home builder who shows up every day |
| When you do this, talk to the homeowner and ask | | | | to check up on the crew? Sometimes a home builder |
| them how they liked the contractor, if things were built | | | | who checks up on the crew is better because the job |
| on time and on budget, and if the contractor was | | | | will be completed faster |
| always willing to answer calls and deal with problems. | | | | 7. Once you have chosen a home builder, look at the |
| 3. Talk with the homebuilder about upgrades and costs | | | | contract of the home builder and read it completely. |
| to the home and determine the cost of extras. You | | | | You want to ensure that everything is covered in the |
| should also get an estimate on how long the job is | | | | contract including fees and other charges. This |
| going to take. | | | | prevents surprises down the road. |
| 4. Find out if the home builder is bonded and insured. | | | | |