MAKE A LIST

Hey y’all!

No frilly intros today, I’m just gonna cut to the chase. You’re building a house, and you’re looking for a good contractor. Where do you even begin?

Here are a couple of tips to help you make a list of possible builders.

Talk to your Friends

Undoubtedly, the best way to find a good builder is by asking friends and relatives for recommendations. Be sure to ask them all about the building process. Was it worth it? Are they satisfied with the service they received? Would they buy another home from this builder?

Make a list of their recommendations, but don’t just take their word for it – make sure to do your homework first!

But what if you don’t know of anyone who has recently worked with a builder in your area?

Contact your local Builders’ Association

Your local Builders’ Association can provide you with a broad list of builders who construct homes in your area.

You can find and contact your local Builders’ Association by visiting the National Association of Home Builders’ website, NAHB.org. They have an entire page devoted to helping you find a Builders’ Association in your area – Click Here to check it out.

Check Other Sources

Call or email local real estate agents. They may also be able to help you in your search.

You might also want to look in the real estate section of your local newspaper for builders and projects. The ads and articles can help you learn which builders are active in your area, the types of homes they are building, and the prices you can expect to pay.

Hopefully these tips will help you make a list of contractors who build the type of home you’re looking for, but like I said before, don’t just hire the first guy on the list – do your homework!

More information will follow. See ya!