Check out the Utah County Builder's record
with local home building organizations, contractor
associations or your state's licensing board. Contact your
local Better Business Bureau to learn if any complaints have
been lodged against the builder. Do your homework before
hiring a Utah County Builder. We have many excellent
builders in Utah County. Don't settle for a builder with a
poor record.
Get all guarantees and warranties in writing. Just because
your home is new does not guarantee it is under warranty.
Many people think a new home is automatically under warranty
in Utah County. This is not true. A contract should be as
detailed as possible, specifying materials used, brands,
colors and more.
Make certain your contract specifies a payment schedule and
finance charges, if they apply. Who is getting the
construction loan? It is in the buyer's best interest to let
the Utah County Builder carry the construction loan. It
should include a start and completion date, set penalties
for any delays as well as specify how any cost overruns will
be handled.
Hold a percentage of the purchase price in escrow until any
disputes have been resolved. Most construction contracts
include a clause that states how much will be put aside
until you're fully satisfied, but if not, add it to cover
the value of whatever work has not yet been resolved. This
can be enough incentive for the builder to resolve any
problems quickly and painlessly. Paul Teasdale of Team
Teasdale Realty has sold over 1,000 homes in Utah County
since 1995. Paul has worked with hundreds of Utah County
Builders building homes. If you would like an experience
Realtor to represent you when building a home contact Paul.
