When you build your new home its an exciting and overwhelming experience. But you need to be involved in the process and be active in all aspects of building a new home. You should have good communication with the builder, ask him questions and clarify your doubts. It is your dream home thus, it’s your prerogative to know everything.

Building a new home is a time consuming and stressful task because a lot of decisions need to be taken. If you are unable to decide, the builder will take decisions on your behalf and later on you might realize that the final product is not according to what you had envisioned or either the cost is not as per the estimation.

Here are things you should keep in mind while building a new home:

• What is the cost estimate of building a new home?

When you decide to build a new home, you need to know if you can afford to build a new home according to your choice. Most builders can give you an estimate of the construction cost based on the location. These figures include the cost of construction, funds for the down payment, tax benefits, etc.

After getting the cost estimate you will be able to decide if you can afford to build a house just the way you want it, then you can approach the bank for finance.

• Know the reputation of your builder:

There are many builders and you need to choose the one that suits you. So first do a little research and find out the builder’s reputation. Search online or get recommendations from people and find out if the builder is professionally sound. Also, try to understand his working style. You need to know the quality of work, punctuality, and style of working. It is necessary to know his team as well.

• Stress on green construction:

Do some research about ways to go green and maximize energy efficiency in the design of your new home. Ask your architect and builder to make the windows facing the sunshine so that your home gets enough sunlight. Use solar energy at your home, ensure that your builder is using recyclable construction materials, reusing the waste and not dumping it.

• Resale value:

The house that you build won’t be the last house you will live in. So be mindful that your home has a potential resale value. Don’t add too many upgrades that it gets overpriced for your neighborhood. Ask yourself if the features that you are installing will appeal others.

• Final lap:

The last part of the communication with your builder is that he tells you about the construction work still pending or the repair works needed for the new construction. Before the final ‘yes’ ensure everything is in place. Take notes every time you visit the site. Ask the contractor your questions on a continuous basis.

There are some flaws that need to be fixed while some flaws can be ignored. Once all flaws are corrected in your new home it is time to wind up the project. Check your list once more and see if all the things are as per your requirement.

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