Where can I find out if a new home builder is good or bad?

Question

We are currently looking at new homes. I have 3 builders whom I am looking at. Is there any where I can check to see how these builders are rated, or what kind of reputations they have? One home I am considering is by Pulte Homes. I saw allot of negative things on some websites about Pulte, but not in my state Illinois. The other builders I am considering are Town and Country Homes, and Kimball Hill Homes. Is there any place that compares builders? Do you have any opinions on the builders I listed? Thanks

Answer 1

The obvious place is the Better Business Bureau. They will give you information on each builder as to the number of complaints filed against them and the ultimate resolution of the complaints. Steer clear of a builder with a lot of complaints, or unresolved complaints.

You could always drive around the neighborhoods you are considering and stop and talk to homeowners about their satisfaction with the builders. Most will give you an honest answer.

Good luck with your search for information.

Answer 2

Many builders will fall way in the back of time table and blame it on inspections and stuff. yet while they did it actual the 1st time they wouldnt be in the back of now might they? Plus they fee you for they time wasted.

Answer 3

well first of all see if somebody recamended it in the yellow pages or something like that.See him in person probably hes nice or not.see one of the house he is buiding it gives you intrest. or lownand mortgages that hes doing and if hes good well you have
a builder.

Answer 4

You can always check with the better business bereau or go online to consumer reports so that you can get the lowdown!