Check out the builder 
as well as the home

Home building is a complex process. It takes training and skill to build a high-quality home. Not everyone who enters the industry is equally qualified or experienced. So when you get to the sales office or model home, make sure you also take a close look at the builder too. 
Find out how many years the company has been in business-because experience is important.

Ask what industry-sponsored training programs the builders or their staff have taken in recent years. Housing technology is constantly changing and professional home builders invest in keeping up-to-date.

Make sure home building is the builder's profession. Many of the problems consumers run into are caused by amateur builders with little experience or training.

Also ask about the trades who work for the builder (framers, plumbers, electricians, etc.). Make sure they are established and reputable firms.

Check with your local Home Builders' Association (BIA) to find out if the builder is a member in good standing. Association membership is another important indication that a builder is a committed professional.

Most importantly, talk with people who have bought homes from this builder in the past and ask them if they are satisfied customers. 

CONTENTS:

What to look for in a new home builder
Why choose a professional?
Check out the builder as well as the home
Be clear about what you want