Important Questions to Ask Your Home Builder
Perhaps you are a first-time home buyer, or maybe it’s time to upgrade your home and move into a bigger house or a different neighborhood. Whatever your situation might be, you have decided that a new construction home in Denver could be the right choice for you!
Now that you’re thinking about a new build, how do you know which builder to go with? There are many home builders in the Denver metro area, and not all are created equal. A great place to start is to research the home builders in your area and reach out to the sales team to see how they answer the following questions. This should be used as a checklist as you interview and narrow down your choices for which builder will be best for your individual situation.
1. WHAT ARE THE HOME BUILDER’S CORE VALUES?
The core values of a home builder will set the tone for how they operate their business. You want to make sure that their core values align with your own personal values, such as transparency and communication.
2. DOES THE HOME BUILDER HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION?
You can ask around to see if anyone you know has had a good experience working with the home builder. You can also check online reviews to get a sense of what others have thought about their experience.
3. HOW LONG HAS THE HOME BUILDER BEEN IN BUSINESS?
If the home builder has been in business for a long time, they are likely to have worked out any kinks in their process and will have a good understanding of what it takes to build a quality home.
4. DOES THE HOME BUILDER HAVE EXPERIENCE BUILDING HOMES IN YOUR AREA?
It can be beneficial to choose a home builder who has experience building homes in your specific area. They will be familiar with the climate and any unique challenges that come with building homes in that environment. As we all know, Denver has some extreme weather conditions in the winter as well as the summer.
5. WHAT IS THE HOME BUILDER’S PROCESS FOR BUILDING HOMES?
You should get a detailed explanation of the home builder’s process from start to finish so that you know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Of course, construction delays can occur, but having an idea of the overall timeline is important.
6. CAN YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN FINISHES?
Some people choose new construction so that they can select their own finishes and make it their own. Not all builders offer design centers or customizations; some offer packages that you have to choose from. If this is important to you, ask your prospective builder about how much customization is involved.
7. DOES THE BUILDER HAVE A PREFERRED LENDER?
Most home builders have an in-house mortgage lender who they prefer to work with. Ask about lender incentives and you might be able to score closing costs being covered or other bonuses that could help you save money when you close.
8. WHAT TYPE OF WARRANTY DOES THE BUILDER OFFER?
Some home builders offer better warranties than others. A 1-year limited warranty is typical; however, at BLVD Builders we are proud to be a Denver home builder that provides a 2-Year Limited Builder Warranty, as well as a 10-Year Structural Warranty.
We hope this list of questions has helped prepare you for the next step in your Denver home building journey.
BLVD Builders is a premier boutique home builder if you are looking for a new home in Denver. We work personally with you every step of the way to help make what can be a stressful process as easy and fun as possible. Reach out to us with any questions!