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Selecting the Right Custom Home Builder: What You Need to Know

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    Selecting the Right Custom Home Builder: What You Need to Know

    By Gulfstream Homes | Construction, Custom Homes | Comments are Closed | 24 May, 2017 | 0

    When embarking on the custom home building experience, there may be many thoughts that run through your mind about how to start the process and who to start it with. There are many custom home builders here in Southwest Florida, and choosing the right one for your project is imperative to your home’s successful completion. Before you jump right into your project with just any home builder, take a moment to really do your research. Take into consideration the following points.

    Builder Relationship

    Chances are, if you’re looking at building a custom home, you’re planning on meeting with a few home builders before you make your final decision. You’re going to be working together on this project for the better part of a year (sometimes longer), so having a good relationship with your home builder is key. If you’re meeting with a home builder and you’re not getting a good feeling, it may be time to step back and ask yourself if this is really the person you want to be dealing with for a long period of time. You need a home builder that you can run your ideas by and who listens to what you want for your home. If your builder isn’t going to do that, you’re going to run into problems. Also, be sure that your builder is easy to get a hold of, since you need to keep your lines of communication open in order for your project to be successful.

    Your Vision

    You have a vision of what you want your custom home to look like, and it’s up to your builder to work with you in order to achieve that vision. Your builder needs to be able to understand what you want and be able to make it happen. When sitting down with various builders that you’re interested in, ask them if they’re able to give you what you want and ensure that they give you realistic expectations when it comes to timeline and budget.

    Their Work

    When choosing a custom home builder to work with, it’s important to view their previous work. Do you like what they’ve built? Do they take pride in their work? Are past clients happy? These are all questions that need to be answered before you decide on a particular builder. Take a look at their portfolio and read client testimonials. Reputation is critical, and finding out that your builder has a bad reputation could mean the difference between being satisfied with your project and regretting it. Look on various builder sites as well to find more information about your builder.

    Builder Experience

    Has your builder created a name for themselves in the industry? Find out if it is a favorable one…one that clients are lining up to work with. Having a good reputation is huge, and finding out that your builder hasn’t quite gotten positive feedback from past clients could be problematic. It’s also important to find out more about the sub-contractors that they hire to help complete their projects. Are they professional, hard-working and reliable? Hiring experienced sub-contractors who take pride in their work is important.

    Selecting Your Custom Home Builder

    Although there are many custom home builders in Southwest Florida, it’s important to take some time and find the right fit for your project. What works for one client may not work for you, and that’s perfectly fine. Hire the builder that works for you to ensure success for your new custom home.

    The experts at Gulfstream Homes are ready to get started on your project. Call (239) 254-1664 or visit www.gulfstreamhomes.com.

     

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