{"id":15576,"date":"2019-05-14T13:38:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T20:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplicity-homes.com\/?p=15576"},"modified":"2020-12-28T10:59:25","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T18:59:25","slug":"building-a-new-home-find-the-right-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplicity-homes.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/14\/building-a-new-home-find-the-right-builder\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a New Home? Find the Right Builder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve decided to build your next home. Congratulations! Finding\nthe right home builder is one of the most important steps in the home building\nprocess and can be the difference between a pleasant experience or a\nnerve-racking one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, most people aren\u2019t quite sure where to\nbegin when it comes to finding the right builder for their new home. With these\nfollowing tips, you\u2019ll feel confident in selecting the home builder that\u2019s the\nright fit for you and your new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prioritize quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be in your new home for years to come so your first\npriority in finding the right builder should be focusing on quality work. When\nvisiting homes and interviewing builders, look for signs of attention to detail\nin their homes. Ask them what types of materials they use. Do they use trusted\nbrands known for their quality? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quality search extends past the structural materials.\nAlso look for a builder who has quality people on staff. Take note of how they\ninteract with you: do they show a sincere interest in you and your needs? Do\nthey listen to your questions and concerns and provide good answers? Are their\ncommunications with you prompt, courteous and professional? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identify your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home building is not a \u201cone-size fits all\u201d proposition. Many home builders specialize in a type or style of home or price range.\u00a0 Do you want to build a new home completely from scratch or choose from a collection of designed plans? Decide what overall needs your home must fulfill and find a builder who is able to build a home that fits those needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do your research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Narrowing your list of potential builders can feel\noverwhelming at times. Look around at builders in your area and ask friends and\nfamily who have built their homes for their recommendations. Make sure the\nbuilders are licensed in your area, find out how long they\u2019ve been in business,\nand how many homes they build yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to find out what other people are saying about the\nbuilders. What was their building experience like? Was the home completed on\ntime and on budget? How did the builder respond to problems that arose during\nthe process? How do they respond to warranty requests? Would they build another\nhome with the builder? You can also check reviews on Better Business Bureau, builder\nassociations, or even Yelp or Facebook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While interviewing potential builders, don\u2019t be afraid to\nask questions! You should feel comfortable asking every question you feel is\nimportant and the builder should be able to answer them confidently and\ncompletely. If you don\u2019t feel that way, then that\u2019s a potential sign the\nbuilder may not be a good fit for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need some help coming up with questions, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nahb.org\/consumers\/home-buying\/questions-to-ask-your-homebuilder.aspx\">list\nof questions<\/a> to ask during your builder interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take your time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to get started on selecting a builder and\nbuilding your home but don\u2019t rush through this process. Take your time and vet\neach builder to make sure you find the one who really is the best fit for you\nand your needs. Your new custom home is one you\u2019ll be living in for years to\ncome so make sure you give yourself the proper time to find the right builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Simplicity Homes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you have a lot of options when it comes to choosing\na new home builder. We work hard to make the home building process a pleasure\nfrom the start. With our transparent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity-homes.com\/our-homes-on-your-land\/instant-quote\/\">Instant\nQuote<\/a> pricing, you\u2019ll know exactly what you\u2019ll pay without the surprise\ncosts. Our signature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity-homes.com\/our-homes-on-your-land\/turnkey-solution\/\">Turn-Key\nSolution<\/a> service means we\u2019ll completely manage, coordinate and schedule the\nnumerous homeowner related tasks associated with building on your own land,\nhelping to simplify the process for you. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our\nprocess and why we are the largest privately-held homebuilder in the Northwest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve decided to build your next home. Congratulations! 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