You may not reap immediate resale value relative to your expense if the right buyer and appraiser are not involved in the sale. So if you have found that perfect piece of property on which you would like to build, contact a local architect or designer who is experienced with design and construction issues in your area and can also provide initial site evaluation services. Keep your design and expectations simple and efficient. Your construction costs can vary significantly depending on many factors, which may include your region, the site, the design, local construction activity, as well as other factors. You will want to find out how busy he is and how he intends to supervise your house.
Most builders have some standard building products and methods they insist on.
Ask about his license and insurance and that he provide you copies of them. References should be checked. Look at samples of work and ask about budget ranges for certain types of projects. You may save money, but you must weigh that against the innumerable headaches and delays you will incur as a presumably inexperienced builder. You need to line up a crew of people who know what they are doing, someone to oversee that crew every hour, pay them, and complete all the tax forms.