Buy A Quality Home From A Quality Builder

The quality of a new home will, in large measure, be determined by the skill of the builder who constructs it. That is why you should shop for a builder as carefully as you shop for the features of a home.

When you buy a new home, you are not just buying a structure. Along with the structure comes a package of services, and the quality of those services will have an important effect on your enjoyment of the house. Most homes come with a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Since virtually every home is going to need at least some minor adjustments and repairs during the first year, you should look for a builder who will provide quality service after the sale.

Where do you find a skilled builder? A good place to start is the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio (BIA), which can provide a list of local builder members. The real estate section in the local newspaper is a good source of information about builders who are active in the area, the types of homes they are building, and the prices you can expect to pay. Also, you can call the BIA for a list of Registered Builders.

The BIA has created a new class of builder called a Registered Builder. A Registered Builder is a BIA builder member who has taken the extra step of having his/her credentials thoroughly reviewed and approved by the Registered Builder Committee of the BIA. Here are just some of the advantages of doing business with a registered builder.

• A Registered Builder's credit history has been examined and approved by the Registered Builder Committee.
  
  
• A Registered Builder has at least six professional references on file.
  
  
• A Registered Builder's principal income is derived from the home building industry.
  
  
• There are no unresolved complaints against a registered builder.
  
  

Now, you can have that extra piece-of-mind knowing that you are doing business with builders who stand out among their peers