The most valuable quality a builder can have is being trustworthy.
The most valuable quality a builder can have is being trustworthy. Especially in todays market when there is so much uncertainty about the stability of the current construction industry. I believe having the quality of being trustworthy is something that is ingrained in someone from a young age up to adulthood, therefore you either are or aren’t, with very few grey areas in between. Assuming your builder is someone that is trustworthy, it is still a quality that must be earned when it comes to the general public’s and building industry’s perception of the particular builder.
For those in search of a builder there are just a few, but very critical, steps that one can take to determine if their builder of choice has this valuable quality.
1) Ask for 2 or 3 homeowner references. Not only past clients, but current in-construction homeowners. These 2 or 3 phone calls are more than likely going to be the best calls you make.
2) What are the builder’s credentials and affiliations? Are they a Registered Master Builder (RMB), belong to the Building Contractors Association (BCA) or the Better Business Bureau (BBB)? How about a 100% Energy Star builder? Digging into these affiliations will tell you a lot about a builders financial background, insurance coverage, past complaints, dedication to energy efficiency, and sub-contractor and vendor references, amongst a variety of other important credibility’s.
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Just being a member and blogger of
www.buildingcredibility.com shows a lot of character and the ability to be trussed. Just think about the hundreds of builders in the valley, in which only a hand full are members and only two, Chuck Miller and Flynner, are bloggers. Chuck and I expose ourselves to a world where anyone can comment, both positive and negative, with no control over the comments the reader’s post. This takes a lot of character (also known as guts or balls!). This is also an excellent indicator of trustworthiness because some homeowner would have called our bluff by now.
To schedule a time to discuss my company’s trustworthiness please call me direct at 208-867-4587 or visit us a
www.flynnerhomes.com
Cheers,
Scott Flynn, RMB
Flynner Homes