Building a home is a huge investment of time and money. The exciting part: You’ll get exactly what you want in your dream home. But building something from nothing can also become a terrifyingly messy process if you aren’t prepared.
The upshot is, you need to hire the right builder so your project goes as smoothly as possible.
An experienced homebuilder will help you every step of the way—from planning the design, coordinating with an architect, handling permitting, and helping you set a budget to keeping the project on track. But how do you find this key team player?
In this installment of our Guide to Building Your Own Home, we’re covering everything you need to know about hiring a builder, including deciding what kind of builder you need, what the builder actually does, and questions to ask so you find the right one for you.