If you are thinking of building a home, screening your builder is very important. You do not want to spend a lot of time and money to only find out your prospective builder is not what he or she lead you to believe. The following check list will help you accelerate the planning phase and help determine who you want to bid your project.

•  Loan pre-approval
•  Research/acquire property
•  Check zoning for setbacks
•  Check on utilities and permits
•  Assemble plan ideas
•  Check to make sure builder is currently licensed and insured
•  Check builder’s banking and customer references
•  Check that builder is in good standing with the Better Business
•  Bureau and your state’s Department of Commerce
•  Select builder