Importance of Selecting a Quality Home Builder

Building a house is an exciting venture. When you are involved in every step throughout the process, you have the ability to truly customize the house to your needs and make it your home. While finalizing the layout and selecting materials can be fun, it is also part of a tremendous job. Building a house is no small feat, which is why it is imperative to select a quality home builder for the job.

You have probably seen the shows on home improvement channels where they talk about how the builder did a poor job and cut corners throughout the process. Unfortunately, this is a reality for far too many homeowners. Thorough research of a builder beforehand can help to eliminate much hassle later on. You want to find a builder who is reliable, knows how to do things right and has a track record of happy clients.

A quality home builder will want to develop a positive relationship with the client. The final product will be for you, so you want to feel welcomed and informed all along the way. Your builder should make you feel comfortable, and you should be able to trust the recommendations that he or she provides. Additionally, you want to hire someone who will maintain an open line of communication throughout the process. Is there a small design change that needs to happen? You should know about it. Is something expected to take longer than initially planned? Your builder should let you know in advance.

Another important factor when building a home is the budget. Realistically, the vast majority of clients have a certain budget that they must stay within. To make sure this happens, it is important to hire a builder who will listen to your budget requirements and explain all of the costs that are incurred. The builder may be one of the very best, but if he or she continually spends more than what you have, things are not going to work out favorably for anyone. In Holding Village, there are homes available to meet various price points. You can get an 1,800 square foot home starting in the mid-$200s or a 3,000 square foot home at the mid-$400s price point.

You also want to hire a builder who values quality material and workers. The old saying is true in that you get what you pay for. Be clear about your expectations, and monitor the progress to make sure work is being completed to meet your standards.

At Holding Village in Wake Forest, N.C., we are proud to work with some of the best builders in the Triangle area – Ashton Woods, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, and Drees Homes. But don’t just take our word for it. Ashton Woods received the Most Trusted Builder in America recognition in 2013 and 2014. Drees Home has achieved the “Triple Crown” in the home building industry by receiving the National Builder of the Year, National Housing Quality Award and America’s Best Builder awards.