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Professional Home Builders Construct Homes Worth
Buying
Everyone interested
in buying a new home wants to find a quality house built by a
professional. but professionalism is one of those concepts where you
know it when you see it, but you may have trouble defining it.
There is no single definition of
professionalism, but there are certain principles that a building
professional will practice.
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Building professionals believe that homes should be
well designed, well constructed and well located in attractive
communities with accessible educational, recreational, religious and
shopping facilities
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They fell a strong responsibility to their customers
and their community.
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Honesty is their guiding business policy, and they
believe in dealing fairly with their cusomers, employees,
subcontractors and suppliers.
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They try to build high standards of health, safety
and sanitation into every home.
An important indicator of
professionalism is whether the contractor belongs to a builders
association or other professional groups. Becoming a dues paying member
of such groups usually means that a builder is an established member of
the community. Builders associations encourage research to develop
materials, new building techniques, new building equipment, and improved
methods of home financing so that home buyers may receive the greatest
possible value for their money.
Builders associations care about
the image of their industry. If a builder in the association acts in an
unprofessional manner, it is a bad reflection on the other members. So a
builder who belongs to an association will have a greater incentive to
conduct business in a professional manner that a builder who does not
belong to an association.
The quality of a new home will in large
measure be determined by the skill of the building professional who
constructs it. You should shop for a builder as carefully as they 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.
Do not to rush through the process of
choosing a building professional. Set a reasonable timetable for your
search, and do not make your decision until you feel comfortable about
what you are doing. You will be in frequent communication with your
buider during the construction process and after you move into the
house, so try to choose a builder with whom you will feel comfortable
working.
On of the best ways to find out about the
professionalism of a builder is to ask previous customers. Try to visit
some of the previous homes and ask the residents about their experiences
with their home and their builder. Don't be shy about the approaching
people. In most cases, a builder's previous customers will be quite open
with you. If they are unhappy with their homes, they will let you
know. And if they are happy, they will want to give the builder
more business. Try to talk to at least three or four homeowners. You
should not rely on the views of only one person, because that person may
be atypical.
When shopping for a new home from a particular
builder, you should try to talk to people who have gone through the same
experience that you are contemplating. By doing your home work, you will
be able to shop for a home with a sense of confidence and knowledge that
will help you make the correct decision.
Buying a new home will be the largest
single purchase you will ever make. Make sure that you buy it from a
qualified professional builder.
Home Builders Association of the Alleghenies
1397 Eisenhower Boulevard
Richland Square III, Suite 202
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-269-9268
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