How to Find the Best Builder

November 3, 2009 by Customer Care  

How to Find the Best Builder in the Des Moines Area, by Des Moines Real Estate Experts RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts

Finding the best builder in the Des Moines area is perhaps the most important part of building a new home.  There are several factors to consider before choosing a builder.  After all, the best builder is the one who fits your project criteria and best meets the requirements of your project.  Communication is also a very important to consider.  The person/company you hire is going to be a large part of your life for the next several months and beyond.  You will be living in the results of their work for years to come.  Communication is vital to the success of the project.   

Gather a list of builder names that fit your requirements.  Discuss your project expectations with each potential builder on your list.  After interviewing all of the builders on your list, you will be able to make a short list of builders capable of fulfilling your project needs.  Then you will be able to make an informed decision on which is the best builder in the Des Moines area for your project.

Below is a sample list of questions to ask potential builders for your project.   

Builder Interview Questions:

Are you a licensed builder/contractor?

Are you a member of any professional associations?

How much experience do you have with building homes in the [Profile.market] area?

What manufacturers do you work with?

Do you build the style/size/type of home in our project?  (Hire a builder who has experience with the quality of home you are contracting.)

Do you have a guarantee?  (price, move-in date, etc.)

Are you flexible with customization and/or changes?

Free information about buying, selling or investing in Des Moines real estate is available. To request free information about the Des Moines real estate market and for everything Des Moines real estate visit us at Real Estate with RE/MAX. Please feel free to contact us with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and we will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call us at 1-800-708-5890 or email us at dsm@realestateconcepts.net.

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