"First and formost, to be/have a licensed contrator to build, secondly to have recieved education in the field and having filed for permits. All are needed to build a house."
In your state your builder does have to provide you with a home owner warranty. The New Home Warranty Act is also a protection of the builder and you as a buyer must give the builder the opportunity to make repairs to the home before suing. You can read the entire document here: http://www.hbam.com/associations/2599/files/New%20Home%20Warranty%20Act.pdf
To become a home builder you will need to be trained,certified and licensed. The actual requirments will vary from state to state.
It is very beneficial to a new home builder to purchase new household appliances. New appliances will not only increase the value of the home itself but they will save the home owner money with their efficiency.
You should check with your home builder as to the exclusions if any to your new home warranty and what is covered. It would be advisable to take out extra coverage to warranty any problems which the initial home warranty may not cover.
Home owners or to be New home owners will hire the new home builders. They can be best known from word of mouth. Asking friends or relatives if they would recommend their home builder. Or even the real estate agents also prove to be the best source.
I would think they are essential when purchasing a used home. In the case of a new home, see if it is already under a builder's warranty. If not, you may want to buy extra protection.
Requirements for New Home inspection in Columbus Ohio
The usual way to become an architect in New Zealand is to complete a five year New Zealand University degree in Architecture, (there are currently three Universities that offer degree courses that qualify), then to work for a Registered New Zealand Architect in New Zealand for at least three years, then submit case studies and go through the assessment by Professional Conversation (like an oral exam). Being a builder may not reduce any of these requirements.
Absolutely yes. An inspection will tell you if the builder scrimped on any of the components of the new home. Everyone is cutting corners these days and it is not unusual for a builder to use some sub-standard materials or sub-standard sub-contractors to save money and increase the profit. Your new home is your biggest investment. Make certain you are getting good quality construction for your purchase price.
There are a variety of different places that offer home builders or contractors to take on projects. Online they can be found and reviewed at AngiesList or TheContractors.
Yes, the State of Kentucky requires a real estate license for all home sales including sales through a home builder.
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