How to Find the BEST Homebuilder - Traits of the Best Homebuilders - How to Choose a Homebuilder

[@TyWilde]

I have a question for you. What do you think the #1 most important trait for a home builder? WHY? I'd love to hear your thoughts & where you're from. Also, if you're new to my channel, please subscribe & ring the bell to be notified each time I post new videos. Thanks!

[@Sean-mc4iq]

The one thing I must state, especially in my area... is generally only those that are upset about something, are the ones to post reviews. Thus, skewing the builders rating on social media review platforms.

[@TyWilde]

That happens a lot. I know that Builders work really hard to get reviews from their happy customers.

[@GoneRogue2022]

Not a builder salesman problem, but I have a story about our current builder. We picked everything out, colors, floor plan etc. We signed a contract and before the build started they decided to sell the new section that we are building in to a different builder. They tired to talk us out of building but this house we are having built is our dream home. So now I feel this weird way like it’s an inconvenience for the builder just to build one house in this section.

[@TyWilde]

Yeah, you shouldn’t feel like that. The builder should be happy/grateful you chose to build with them. Best of luck to you.

[@TyWilde]

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[@ManionaBudget]

The rep that I've been working with has been very transparent, which is great. He even told me (when I asked) that on average, most of his clients have spent about $25-30k on upgrades, and that the highest he's seen is $60k. Does that 25-30 range sound fair? It was around what I was expecting, but I'm completely new to this and pretty clueless!

[@TyWilde]

That's an excellent question. The cost to add upgrades can vary significantly from builder to builder because many builders include a lot of great features while many other home builders don't include much at all. I tell people to plan on spending 10-15% of the base price of the home on upgrades. So on a $300k home expect to add $30,000 in upgrades or a little more. Thanks.

[@ManionaBudget]

Perfect! Thanks so much for your input, and for making these awesome, helpful videos!

[@TyWilde]

@@ManionaBudget You're so welcome. Once again, thanks for your comment.

[@officecheer1821]

We are in the process of building a home with DR Horton...we are going to have a pre slab, pre drywall, and a final. The inspector group we chose is BPG, we are using there lender paying closing cost. The customer service we have had with sales person has been excellent. Your video was very helpful.

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for the compliment & for watching my video. I so happy to hear you're having a good experience. Where are you building?

[@officecheer1821]

@@TyWilde Georgia

[@TyWilde]

@@officecheer1821 Georgia sweet Georgia.

[@MrWade163]

I am in Vegas and went under contract back in early Jan... I am watching your videos and learning so much. I am happy with our choice... its a dirt lot and they break ground mid Feb (the date was given to us, I just forgot) and closing 9/15/2022

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching & for the comment.. I appreciate you watching more than you know. Best of luck & please keep me posted on the progress of you home.

[@asmaaa660]

Thank you for the information! What do you think of Mattamy Homes?

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching my video & for your question. I'm not familiar with Mattamy homes. You'll want to do a google search & ask others who've built with them how their experience was. Where are you looking to build a home?

[@thesmitty83]

Calling local home inspection companies/inspectors and asking what they’ve been finding with specific builders in your area is a good starting point. The quality of homes being built can vary a lot by geographical location, the year, and economic factors. Home inspectors are great assets for real time feedback and its free to pick their brains

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching & for your comment. That is an excellent thought. Thanks!

[@lounic0216]

That's a gem 💎

[@Eric-iv7cg]

Once again TY you have the best tips. I don't know if I've commented about this before but as a person who plans to retire in 3 to 4 years. I dream of having a great house for my family to live in. I am afraid of living in a house that poorly build. Looking at your videos help me plan and search for the best company to build my family dream home. I'm not in a rush nor will I be unprepared for the building process. If it take 6 to 9 month to build a house then I will plan to talk to someone at lease 11 to 10 months from that time. I love your videos and enjoy new insight in the home building process.

[@TyWilde]

Thank you so much for the compliment & for watching my videos. I appreciate you more than you know. I'm on an 11-12 year plan only because my baby will graduate high school in 12 years & I figure that will just be a good time to stop. Best of luck to you on your retirement. I'll be cheering for you. Keep me posted on how things go & the builder you choose.

[@bellarose8511]

I'm thinking about buying a new home (maybe new build if it's not already done). It's with a builder in FL called My Southern Home. Have you heard of them? It's hard for me to determine their "size" but they have a ton of communities so they don't seem super small.

[@TyWilde]

Sorry, I have never heard of them. I would just double check the ratings and online reviews. Best of luck to you and please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching.

[@giovannidati7771]

Great video! Any thoughts about flagship and silver lake area?

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching. I try not to talk too much about local builders, but they're okay? I know this area pretty well. What's important to you & What's your price range? Feel free to reach out to me on my cell @ 801 995-2337

[@dollyperry3020]

Ty, We are getting ready to buy land with plans to build. Do builders have designers included in the process? Can foundational landscaping beds be included? I'm so full of questions and yet I can't seem to get them to be organized. We are using a plan from an online house plan store. I have general ideas about materials....but what about built-ins and slight changes to the plans?

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching & for your awesome questions. I would highly recommend reaching out to a general contractor in your area for guidance. If you want to make changes to the plans, you'll need to go to an architect.

[@kaliffoo]

Ty, what are your thoughts on Lennar? Would you consider them to be reputable and quality builders?

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching my video & for your great question. I don't really like to comment on specific homebuilders, but I'll say this. When you build with most of the large national builders, it's pretty rare that you'll get great customer service. Do they build a good home? Yes. And, I'd say they do provide good value. Best of luck to you. Where are you looking to build?

[@lostatsea99]

My wife and I contracted CE Custom homes (Austin, TX area) to build our retirement home. The owner/president was listed and checking the owners name and company and found no issues, we contracted with them. It took about 4 months to frame the house, mostly 2 people (rare 3) and often no one was there. We found the father of the “owner” was the real person in charge and he was apparently hiding behind his sons name. Googling him, showed we were screwed. USE a Real Estate Attorney and check a bunch of references first! We lost a lot of $ that now, at 70, I will have to work another 6 years or so to pay for our losses, especially since COVID is here the prices on some items are out of reach.

[@TyWilde]

Sorry to hear about your experience. This is absolutely heartbreaking. That's why I recommend building with a mid-size local builder. Sadly, the risk is too high with the small custom homebuilders. Best of luck to you.

[@silvertad3833]

building a custom home is 'exciting', 'rewarding', 'frustrating', and 'stressful' , thanks , lol

[@TyWilde]

Yes. All of that & more!

[@bettyisland]

Well after listening to different you to e videos was helpful..we bought from Signature homes in north bay rohnert park..they are ok...they stick to their plans they do not change much in sturctural..some of the few things they offer is good ..j know it varies from builder..also the design center we want to a week ago was so small not much options to look at was disappointed..seems like other states and home builders have a lot more and bigger place that is easy to go thru and how they display each section of upgrades or standard. We spent including solar for new construct, with 2 hr. In model home garage with sales person picking upgrades then 2 hr. At design center...so it is 35,000 not including shutter and blinds 5 each.quoted 6, 000 something..doing our 1st walk thru in may..any ideas..they do not allow outside inspections..had to use their solar company..Citadel. Any ideas to compare shutters and blinds with installation before move in date..had 3 places. Got to give them measurements. I think in the north bay. I have not seen a thing about Signature homes much or a you tube person talking about that area, where we saw 3 different builderss..we choose Signsture because of the floor plan..but missing other things. Oh well we signed off on things..new build will not be ready till beginning of august..first time home buyer..base price was 759,000 in February this year

[@TyWilde]

Awesome. Congrats on the new home! I'm actually releasing a new video in the next 24 hours the goes in-depth on the home build process. You'll want to watch that one for sure. As far as blinds goes, I'd order them from blinds.com & hang them myself. That should save you some serious cash.

[@EmeraldLeafs-lv6dn]

Hello! What do you think of david weekly? Price 584k for 2774 sq ft. Is that fair in TX?

[@TyWilde]

That’s a great question. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the Texas housing market. Reach out to a local realtor with new home construction experience. Thanks for watching.

[@johnsain]

Crescent Homes is approximately #100 largest builder in the USA, centered in South Carolina....Would you consider them a 'mid level builder'?....My thinking is,...as they seem to be branching out from the Charleston area into neighboring regions, they may be extra careful at pleasing the buyer in every way possible,..they may also go the extra mile for agents....Is this a reasonable notion?

[@TyWilde]

I would say that's probably a good builder to go with. Just make sure they have a decent rating online. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

[@ellenoregaard5766]

Do I need a custom home builder if I have a floor plan in mind that isn’t “owned” or outright “offered” by that company. Like using a big companies floor plan and having a local company build it?

[@TyWilde]

This is a great question. A builder would likely get sued for building a home that was designed by another homebuilder. You would need to make some significant changes to the plan to make it legal.

[@marshallmoney3401]

I want to build a Duplex in or near the Raleigh,NC area. I've been struggling to find a builder who is willing to build this type of property. Any tips or advice?

[@TyWilde]

First of all, good for you! That is very smart. You may have the same problem we are having in Utah where builders are just too busy & it's hard to find anyone to do anything. Unfortunately, I'm not really sure what to tell you. Personally, I'd just start posting all over social media asking everyone you know if they know a trusted homebuilder who'd build a duplex in that area. Sooner or later someone will surface. Just make sure they have some solid experience. Best of luck to you & please keep me posted on your journey.

[@marshallmoney3401]

@@TyWilde I see! I will definitely keep searching. Thank you!

[@TyWilde]

@@marshallmoney3401 Best of luck to you.

[@zane4795]

Ty, with the market right now in Salt Lake City being so crazy. We are looking at a builder in South Jordan. Great homes, 4.4 stars, but they don’t allow for any input on changes, we get what we get basically. Does this sound okay? We love the lot, the type of home but when trying to change even a garage door color, or seeing about framing a basement out. They refuse. Is this okay? Is it normal?

[@TyWilde]

That's cool. I lived in that area when I was like 3 years old. Yes, with a lot of builders today that is pretty normal. As long as you like the selections, it shouldn't be a problem. It's kind of like buying an existing home but everything is new. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Who's the builder?

[@zane4795]

@@TyWilde builder is Alpine homes, we saw you did a lot of videos inside their homes. They seem pretty top notch. But sounds good, we are in the process for one now!

[@TyWilde]

@@zane4795 Yes! Excellent choice. I chose to work for them because they build great homes & provide incredible value. Best of luck to you!

[@user-kc7pf7xj5j]

Have a 5 acre site now with HOA. Thinking about a contractor/builder. Good advice! No house plans yet. Needs 2500 ft. plus. Any infor.on the home you show towards the end. 14.15 ? Nice looking, not auspicious which I like. Been watching your other building process videos. TY from OR.

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching & for you question. Let me look into it & get back to you. Please let me know if you have any other questions & best of luck.

[@TyWilde]

Well, that was faster than I thought. I actually did a home tour of this specific home. Here's the link to that video. Please don't forget to give me a thumbs up & I'd really appreciate if you subscribed to my channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mme0inqXhrqgopY

[@user-kc7pf7xj5j]

@@TyWilde TY and as always. Thumbs up!

[@TyWilde]

@@user-kc7pf7xj5j You're awesome Thanks!

[@TyWilde]

@@user-kc7pf7xj5j Thanks!

[@mybinationallife9707]

Any thoughts on DR Horton (Express)?

[@TyWilde]

I don't really like to single out specific homebuilders, but they definitely belong in the category of large national homebuilders. Hopefully that helps.

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

hi what do you think about DR horton? i'm a disabled iraq war retired vetran. i just bought the adams floor plan in which someone was already going to buy the house they ended up noy buying it. they bided up to 469K. i didnt have to bid they gave me the 460K they said i dont have to bid they'll give the bid price. i'm asking for grab bard to be installed. my house is currently being built it wil be done july 30th. this month. and i asked for the ada toilet. apparently new builds and apartments supposed to be nyilt to the ADA specs due to the fact the house is being built as we speak i dont see why not they make these modifications to the bathroom. something came up about the shower encloser made of glass. some woman from DRhorton. she supposed to be a salesperson that's what she said. i dont like her attitude.she gave me a choice to have glass or a curtain. i told her to make sure they install a heavy duty stainless steel shower curtain rod thats bolted to the wall that is able to bare weght just incase i loose my balance because i wont have grab bars she said i'll have to wait after closing. to get that type of shower curtain rod why they are able to change the shower encloser? without me requesting they gave me a choice to have glass or a curtain i chose a curtain and i said about the curtain rod i told you before. plus the model it wasnt my f;loor plan but i guess the house had the same kitchen and living room the model it was a two story.i keep asking the guy i think hes a salesman he was at the model already when my realtor took me over i keep asking him about am i going to have grass in the front or back? he said the front will be lanscaped i responded what does the mean? the dick didn't tell me what that meant plus the model home had grey cabinets i told him i want brown cabinets they told me i cant change the color but on there website i saw my floor plan having brown cabinets. i'll attach a link about my floor plan the model on the video has brown cabinets on two different things ive seen brown cabinets. i cant get brown cabinets please shoot me your email thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3vSf2mMr5KLg9E

[@TyWilde]

Thank you for writing to me & Much THANKS for Your Service to this Country. I am so grateful for the sacrifices you have personally made for me, my family & OUR County. I wish you were here in Utah so I could personally guide you through the process. Hopefully I can answer your questions. If not, or if new questions arise, please don't hesitate to reach back out to me. As far as not getting your questions answered, as your Realtor to do that for you. As far as Dr. Horton goes, I'm not super impressed with them, just like you. As far as making changes to the home while it's already under construction, it's actually difficult for the builder especially in this market because some things take weeks or even months to arrive from the day the builder orders them. A long delay could cause a delay in the closing of the home & this actually costs the builder money. That is why they don't allow many changes. Cabinets are particularly hard. They need to be ordered 45 days in advance in a normal market & a lot of builders have had major delays with cabinets. Don't allow yourself to get frustrated. Allow your agent to do the heavy lifting & get your questions answered... it's his/her job to do that for you. Thanks for watching & I hope you subscribed. I would be honored to have you as a follower & friend.

[@ThearonShipman]

Hello Ty, I have my own lot and I'm planning to purchase my home plans from a home designer. This is my first time viewing your very informative video's. I live in Aurora, Colorado but my lot is in Alabama. Can / will you give me some tips on things that I need to be aware of from start to finish? As you suggested, I'm doing my own research, and I am a first timer.

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching & for your comment. I would recommend you watch my comprehensive video on the new home construction process & then if you have any other questions I'll do my best to help you from there. Here's the link to that video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqvnXuFnMt8m6c

[@ThearonShipman]

@@TyWilde Wow, that was a quick response. Thank you so very much Ty.

[@TyWilde]

@@ThearonShipman Ha ha, you’re welcome. It just happened to pop up when I was sitting in front of my computer. I’m not normally that fast.

[@NotShowingOff]

I don’t know. The location and lot are also important. I can get an inspector for the home building. But even if a home builder isn’t ideal, the location of the build can tip the scales

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for watching & for your comment. I agree that the homesite is very important. I actually just did a video on the importance of selecting the best homesite a few weeks ago.

[@thomasglieden171]

What is your opinion about Oakwood homes?

[@TyWilde]

Well, I think they say, If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. I'm just messing around. In this case, I actually don't have anything negative to say about them. I would just tell you to do an online search & see how they're looking from that stand point. Where are you looking to build?

[@thomasglieden171]

@@TyWilde Saratoga Springs, UTAH

[@TyWilde]

@@thomasglieden171 Oh yes, I'm very familiar with that location. I pretty much drive past it every day.

[@thomasglieden171]

@@TyWilde I would like to stay in Herriman, but the prices have gone up so high for single family homes. The only homes that are in my price range are condos and townhomes. I'm currently renting a Garbett townhome in Herriman.

[@TyWilde]

@@thomasglieden171 it’s still better to own a condo or townhome instead of paying rent. Or have you considered moving a little further away like Eagle Mountain? Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you.

[@TyWilde]

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[@TyWilde]

Yes,

[@tsubasarides4650]

Mr Wilde you’re a Gem in this community. Just some feedback though, could you talk a bit faster? I feel like you slow down the information but I wind up falling asleep at times...

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for your compliment & for sharing your thoughts I really appreciate you taking a moment to write. I naturally talk really fast & people are always telling me to slow it down. So, in my videos, maybe I'm trying too hard to do that. Sorry for putting you to sleep, but thanks for watching my videos. Where are you from?

[@tsubasarides4650]

Ty Wilde Realtor & New Home Construction Specialist You always ask me where I am from 😅. SA, TX my man

[@TyWilde]

Tsubasa Rides Ha ha. Sooner or later it will sink in. Thank you for always watching my videos. One of these days I’m gonna come see you down in San Antonio👍🏼😀

[@willmart6397]

I love how you criticize and defend the competition

[@TyWilde]

Yes. It’s a special talent.

[@jesswebb6291]

Check out, Immaculate Homes! They are building in Northern and Southern Utah. Great reputation, quality homes, and build process. I enjoy your videos Ty. Thanks for sharing

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for the compliment & for watching my videos. I'll check it out.

[@damionevans3973]

What if the sales agent is sloppy but the builders build great homes? 😕

[@TyWilde]

I'm dealing with a new home agent right now who thinks he's God's gift to the earth. I think that might be worse.

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[@TyWilde]

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[@TyWilde]

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[@josiepasinpaul248]

My first time walking into a KB community I wanted to bring my realtor and the agent told me I didn’t need one and that she can answer my questions. Then I brought my realtor anyways and she was really short with us and would say things when my realtor asked questions like “we already talked about this” she was weird and pushy and talked too much. I never came back there..

[@TyWilde]

Thanks for taking the time to tell me about your experience. I appreciate it more than you know. Some builders hate to work with realtors. It's too bad. Once again, I wanted to thank you for watching my videos & for sharing your thoughts. Sincerely, I love to hear from my friends around the country. BTW, What state are you living in?

[@josiepasinpaul248]

Ty Wilde Realtor & New Home Construction Specialist I live in Las Vegas!

[@TyWilde]

@@josiepasinpaul248 I love that town. Henderson is beautiful. I love that hot weather & swimming pools. In Utah we are out of swimming pool season.

[@silvertad3833]

now I'm even more confused which way to go

[@TyWilde]

Building a home is a pretty confusing process. Almost always worth it though!

[@ChristopherAnderson_90s]

Beauty doesn't equal quality.. Omg 😲 😆 If you don't stop He fooling.

[@TyWilde]

I don't get what you're saying. Please help me understand.

[@ChristopherAnderson_90s]

😆. Omg. Nothing my guy thanks for the video. I will be watching all your videos on homes

[@TyWilde]

@@ChristopherAnderson_90s Thanks for watching. I love making friends from all over the world. Where are you from?

[@damionevans3973]

What if the sales agent is sloppy but the builders build great homes? 😕

[@TyWilde]

Great question. I'd still go with that builder knowing you're going to have to deal with that.

[@damionevans3973]

@TyWilde thanks for answering my question. I’m literally going through it right now.

[@TyWilde]

@@damionevans3973 👍🏼😀 Thanks for watching

[@TyWilde]

I was assuming that was the case. That unfortunate. Try not to stress out about it too much. That agent will be out of your life before you know it. I would recommend giving the builder an honest review at the end of the process, doing your best to be kind. In other words don't say the agent sucked, I would word it like, the agent wasnt very good with...

[@damionevans3973]

Thank Ty they have not started building yet because the agent has not composed the binder for the attorney to review - going on two weeks now. Nonetheless, I am confident I will be pleased with the outcome once the builder is done, based on the other houses in the subdivision.