Finding the Right Builder
Building a new home can be a fun, wonderful experience if you are willing to do some "homework" and learn what to expect. For many, finding the right builder (a professional that you can trust) is the biggest hurdle to enjoying a wonderful building experience. The standard advice on this point is to "call around and get at least three estimates, then choose the middle one". The problem with this advice is that it essentially boils your decision down to price and completely disregards the most important factors in choosing the right builder - trust, communication, and craftsmanship. I guess the standard advice is OK if you happen to know at least three reputable builders that you're comfortable working with and all three are qualified to do the type of work you have in mind. But most people don't personally know three builders that meet those requirements. So, what should you do? How do you find the builder that will make your construction project an exciti...