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how to evaluate builders
There are some basic rules that you should follow when contracting a builder to ensure that you protect your investment and receive the best overall service:
steps:
- start with a pre-screened, member-preferred home builder search. These builders and sub-contractors have been reviewed and rated by other customers.
- review customer ratings and testimonials.
- check for business references and membership associations to ensure the contractor's quality of service.
- specify on paper exactly what is expected to be done. You want to avoid any surprises or disagreements.
- use our contractor evaluation sheet to evaluate each contractor for price, references, and quality of service.
- don't release funds until after the project has been inspected for quality and performance of service. Once you release the funds, you lose all negotiating power in the event of a problem.
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