Can I choose a custom builder, and a lot of my choosing anywhere? Or do I have to choose a lot that is provided by the builder themselves?
I should also add, will most builders have access to information such as new community developments, new lots, etc? Or will I have to go running around trying to find information. Gaahhhhh!! I’m going nuts here lol. Too much too do before I proceed. Thanks guys.
Some subdivisions will insist you use their builder. Where we live, builders are also sometimes developers, so they buy the land, make it into the subdivision and when you buy a lot from them, you have to use them to build your home. But for the most part, you usually buy a lot and pick your own builder. That is what we did with our house we live in now. We have built our own houses ourselves for us to live in, but my husband’s other work keeps him too busy to have time to build our house ourself. We did do a lot of checking though on the builder we hired to do our home. Just because someone builds homes does not mean they do quality work and would build a good home for you. Get a list of the people the builder has built homes for and talk to them about how they are satisfied or not satisfied. Do lots of research on any builder.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am
if the lot is part of a developer’s subdivision, you would use their builder. but you can buy a lot in a random spot and have anyone you want build it.
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March 5th, 2010 at 10:18 am
you can choose your own lot
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March 5th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Some subdivisions will insist you use their builder. Where we live, builders are also sometimes developers, so they buy the land, make it into the subdivision and when you buy a lot from them, you have to use them to build your home. But for the most part, you usually buy a lot and pick your own builder. That is what we did with our house we live in now. We have built our own houses ourselves for us to live in, but my husband’s other work keeps him too busy to have time to build our house ourself. We did do a lot of checking though on the builder we hired to do our home. Just because someone builds homes does not mean they do quality work and would build a good home for you. Get a list of the people the builder has built homes for and talk to them about how they are satisfied or not satisfied. Do lots of research on any builder.
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March 5th, 2010 at 10:32 am
You should be able to choose your own builder wherever you buy your lot unless it is in a regulated area such as a neighborhood developement. When doing a custom home you want to make sure your designes legally correspond with that of local regulations.
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