| Choosing a builder can be tricky. You want to find | | | | 2) Look them up in the Better Business Bureau. Are |
| someone who's experienced and reputable. Not only | | | | there any complaints against this builder? |
| that, you want to find someone who you can work | | | | 3) Go to your county office and look up their license. |
| with, as you're entrusting this person with your | | | | Check to see their liens history. You want to work |
| house. In this article, we'll go over several strategies | | | | with someone who doesn't just place lien after lien |
| to ensure you can find the best builder that works | | | | indiscriminately on their clients. |
| for you. | | | | There are two red flags you should be aware of |
| The first step to finding a good builder is to look for | | | | when you're considering a builder. |
| a builder who has expertise in your area. Not all | | | | If they won't sign a written contract with you, that's |
| builders are the same and it's best to work with | | | | an absolute red flag and you should drop that builder |
| someone who has experience with similar projects. | | | | immediately. |
| Don't just jump on the first builder you find. Get at | | | | If your builder won't give you a LAN line phone |
| least three quotes from various builders to ensure | | | | number to either their office or home phone and |
| you get the best possible deal. Be very specific about | | | | insist on just giving you a cell phone number, that's |
| what you want so there can be no misunderstanding. | | | | also a big red flag. |
| Once you've found a builder you want to work with, | | | | Once you've looked around, gotten several quotes |
| do some research: | | | | and done your research on your builder, you're ready |
| 1) Ask them for references. If they're an established | | | | to begin your project. The due diligence you did |
| builder, they'll be more than happy to provide | | | | upfront will save you tons of headaches down the |
| references for you. | | | | line. |