The best way to shop around for a builder is to look around at different developments and new homes and collect the names and phone numbers of the builders. Give them a call and ask any kind of question you can think of.

With some contractors, you will be able to turn it all over to them and simply schedule your moving date. With others, you are in charge of scheduling the sub-contractors like electricians, plumbers, HVAC, masons, etc.

They will, for the most part, be straightforward with you. None of them will be able to give you a good quote for your home until you have at least a set of preliminary plans in front of them. So don’t expect them to shoot a price at you over the phone from a verbal description. Do not compromise with your dream home design.