10 questions to ask a builder when considering hiring them to build your dream home!
Do they help with finding some land and what a good deal would be?
Can they get you a onetime close construction loan?
Do they offer in home design for house plans to save cost of hiring an architect?
How much do they charge for their fee of contracting the home? INFO ON DIFFERNT WAYS A BUILDER MAY CHARGE
How do they figure out the allowances for the home during construction and are they realistic amounts. You will need allowances for things like, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, flooring, millwork, closets. exterior details.
How do they handle changes. This is a way a lot of builders can gouge you. Once your signed you are at the builder’s mercy when asking for a change. Make sure your clear how they will handle that.
How long will it take to have the house built.
How involved is the builder during the construction of the home. How many homes do they do a year and how available are they during important questions? Some builders get too busy and lose touch with your project costing you time and money.
Are you able to do any of the work yourself or maybe a family member that is a contractor in the trades.
will the builder help you save cost with the construction loan to help with the different types of loans to fit you needs.