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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So what are the differences between the “good” builders and the cheap ones?[/quote]

Some things to look for:

Are they using the zip system or Tyvek? 
Masonry fireplaces? 
What is the roofing material? 
We have stone on our house. It is real, not a composite. A mason spent a lot of time doing the stone. 
What are the windows made out of? Do not cheap out on windows 
No LVP. Real hard wood only. 
You need a lot of landscaping. This is very expensive. 
Cabinets need to be high quality. Do not allow your builder to buy the Home Depot cabs. 
No cheapie bath tubs. Make sure they tile any tub fronts so it looks a lot more high end 
The house should not overwhelm the property.  The builder should not be squeezing every last sq ft and jamming it on the lot. 
A good architect can be a very worthwhile way to spend $ 
Everything should be neat and clean. The subs should not be allowed to do sloppy work

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Also - things like plumbing fixtures should be purchased from a place like Ferguson, not Lowe’s.

Lighting is a big one - there should be plenty of overhead lights, switches with dimmers, recessed lights. The fixtures need to be scaled properly, not undersized. [/quote]

So as a buyer, I will need to be constantly checking on that or do we discuss these things at the point of the contract?[/quote]

For ours, some of it was decided and put in the contract at the outset. Things that were personal selections were given an allowance (faucets, light fixtures, hardwood floor selection). You want to make sure the allowance is reasonable or you will have to come out of pocket later. I would choose as much as possible before you sign the contract, as that is when you will have the best negotiating power.

But the best thing to do is to talk to people who are in their homes and to agents in the area. Agents knows who the good builders are - they see the inspections and how well the houses hold up.[/quote]

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