You will be working closely with this individual, often under very stressful conditions, for six to nine months. You will be called upon regularly to make decisions about your new home. Make sure that you are comfortable with your builders personality as well as their qualifications. As with most purchases throughout life, building a new home requires setting priorities and making hard decisions when necessary. A good way to keep expectations realistic and the home within budget is to get your builder involved during the planning stages.
Builders can even be a good source for finding the right architect or designer.