we realize we post a lot from the nahb (national association of home builders), but we really can't help it - they have some great articles. we saw an article on how to chose a builder and thought we'd share some of the tips with you. we, of course, would LOVE to be YOUR builder, but we'll show you the steps you can take to end up with us :)
The article states that you want to shop for your builder are carefully as you shop for you home. remember you're going to be working with them for a couple months - maybe longer - depending on what you're looking to build. The first step is to make a list of possible builders; ashford homes should be number one (well the article doesn't say that exactly...)
How To Make a List:
1. Contact your local homebuilders association for a list of builders in your area. If you're not sure where your local association is you can start from the state or national level and work from there.
2. Look in the real estate section of the newspaper local to the area in which you're looking to build. This will give you a chance to check out the ads and the articles to find which builders are active in that area. sometimes those same ads and articles can lead you to prices and information on different types of homes available - as a side note: not all builders put all that information in an advertisement, you may want to look at websites are stop by their office.
3. Local real estate agents may be able to help. ask friends and relatives for recommendations - even if they haven't build a home recently they might know someone who has.
Next Step - Do Your Homework:
1. Ask builders to provide you with names and addresses of previous clients who would be willing to speak with you
2. Drive by the homes - try to drive by over the weekend when homeowners may be out in the yard. By doing this you may be able to talk to homeowners and see the quality of the homes the builders build.
3. Take a notebook when you talk to builders - that way you can write down your thoughts and impressions. This will allow you to make comparisons later. Make sure you ask people if they're happy with their homes and if they had any problems were they fixed promptly?
Final Step - Shop for Quality and Value:
Look at the quality of construction features. Don't be afraid to inspect the cabinetry, carpentry, carpeting, trim work and paint. (You can inspect ours, we don't mine - make sure you don't just do a visual inspection - touch it too, you'll notice a difference - trust us)
Most importantly: ask questions, lots of questions, we don't mind. we understand that we've spent our lives in this industry, but that not everyone has, so ask away - we're ready!
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