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Building your dream home or renovating your current home is such an exciting decision! Now the next important decision on your list is to pick a builder. There are so many horror stories of bad craftsmanship and blown-out budgets, and we want to make sure that doesn't happen to you! Check out our list of the most common mistakes people make when choosing a builder, so you can avoid costly and stressful problems in the future. 

1. Assuming the cheapest quote is the best option 

You’ve heard the saying, “You get what you pay for,” right? If a quote seems too good to be true, it probably is. A low quote does not a good builder make, and that isn’t the type of risk you want to take for a place you plan for you and your family to spend the next…

You’re building your dream home! Or at least buying one that is customizable to make your dreams a reality. You might think you know what to expect, but there are several common mistakes people make when looking to buy new construction. 

Mistake #1: Not using a realtor

There’s a sales agent on site at the new construction, so you don’t need a realtor of your own, right? Not so much. Consider whose side the sales agent is on. When you’re buying a home, you want someone to advocate for you and your needs. If the seller’s agent is working for the neighborhood, they have the developer’s best interests in mind—not yours. Choose a realtor who will work for you to negotiate the terms of the sale and advocate for you.

Mistake #2: Not asking what’s…