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WE CAN MAKE YOUR
DREAMS COME TRUE
PERFECT FIT
3 Questions to Ask When
Looking for the Right Builder
By THE GREATER BRAZOS VALLEY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
WE SUPPORT
THE 2018
PAR
A
DE OF HOMES ™
Conventional Loans
FHA/VA Loans
Though builders might generally use similar tools and materials
when building homes, not all are alike when it comes to things
like technique, training, and customer service. Finding the right
builder whose business approach aligns well with your personal
preferences is essential to a pleasant home-building experience.
The builder will be asking you plenty of questions during your
initial meeting to discuss the home you envision, but the questions you
ask the builder are equally important to determine if it’s going to be a
positive partnership. Consider asking the builder about the following:
Work Experience
Construction Loans
You will want to find a builder with extensive experience building
homes similar to the one you want. Ask to see examples of floor
plans and designs they’ve done before to ensure their company
can deliver what you need.
References
Cari Bullington
Assistant Vice President,
Mortgage Branch Manager
P 979.823.8824
C 979.255.1322
[email protected]
NMLS#: 1144235
NMLS#: 1144235
Extraco Banks is a Member FDIC.
Bryan Location:
2706 S. Texas Avenue
Bryan, TX 77802
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INSITE October 2018
College Station Location:
2205 Longmire, Suite C
College Station, TX 77845
Any high-quality builder should be ready to provide you with several
names and phone numbers of satisfied customers. If they can’t,
consider that a red flag and walk away. When reaching out to those
former clients, ask about how well the builder followed through on
the initial plans, and if the builder met their expectations regarding
budget and timing. Don’t forget the most telling question of them all:
If they could do it all over, would they hire that builder again?
Communication Style
Many builders will do their best to accommodate your
communication preferences. But it’s always best to establish
expectations as early as possible. The frequency (weekly, monthly,
as-needed, etc.) and method (phone, text, email) of how you
communicate early on with each other is something that will set
the tone throughout the whole building process.
For more information about how to find the right builder to create
your dream home, visit the online directory at gbvbuilders.org.
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