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Help Getting Started Choosing Builder

NChomegirl
10 years ago

Hello all, we are about to begin the home building process and i love that i have discovered this site. I'm looking forward to all of your comments along the way.

Ok, we have secured pre-approval and know how much house we can afford (350-400k). Building on family land with choice of 2 diff 5 acre lots. So my question is where do i start with selecting a builder? Do i go in with a plan i have found on line and have them price out (even though i know i would want changes)? Or do i interview and check references before finalizing a plan? I want to be most efficient as possible. I imagine going through plans, additions and designs with multiple builders would be very time consuming. Not to mention lot visits.

I know I shouldn't rush the process but I don't want to take 6 mo to select a builder either.

Thanks in advance for any input.

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