- Hire a good real estate attorney who has experience with new-construction contracts, knows state law, and is familiar with the issues unique to the area in which the property will be built.
- Talk to other customers. Ask how satisfied they are with the builder and how his projects have held up over time.
- Talk to other customers. Ask how satisfied they are with the builder and how his projects have held up over time.
- Investigate. Search the builder’s name and company online and make sure that there aren’t lots of complaints about him.
- Expect him to negotiate. In this market, a potential customer should be able to expect that a builder will be flexible.
How to Vet a Builder
If you're thinking of hiring a builder for custom work, here are some points to consider: