Make Your Wish List

Create a list of your needs and use it as a guide to selecting the right home. To start, some items to consider are:

• Current and future needs of your family
• Square footage and number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• Storage and cabinet space
• Entertainment space (patio, great room, kitchen)
• Neighborhood amenities
• Proximity to quality schools, transportation, work, shopping and recreation

Explore the Neighborhood

By spending time in the areas where you would most like to live, you will get a strong sense of their character. Walk through the neighborhood, visit the local stores, observe the traffic and explore the local parks and recreation facilities. It’s also a good idea to visit on different days and at different times of day.

Choose Your Builder

It's a good idea to research builders to find the best match for you. Some things to consider include:

• Reputation and Experience: How long has it been in business?
• Employees: Meet the sales counselor and the building supervisor. You'll be working closely with these people while your home is being built, so it's important that you have a good relationship.
• Warranty: What type of warranty does the builder offer? What does it cover and for how long?
• Established Communities: Tour existing neighborhoods that your builder has developed. This will give you an idea of what your community will look like in the future.
• Current Home Owners: Talk to current home owners to get their perspective on the builder's quality and customer service.