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* USA Realty a Pennsylvania Licensed Real Estate Company and it's principals have been actively involved in real estate and homebuilding in the Poconos for over 20 years. You should seek legal counsel for representation when purchasing a major investment like a home. USA Realty can, however help you through the Pocono building process with advice on which builders might be right for you and the style home you wish to purchase, the process by which you select a home and location, and with finding the appropriate financing for your new home.

Selecting a Pocono Builder

It’s important to spend the time and find guidance to be sure the builder you choice is the right one for you. Finding the right one, will make the process go exceedingly smooth. Selecting a builder that is inappropriate for your style of home, or personality is not good.

The big question facing a you will be the 'price versus quality' - in purchasing a new home, more than with any other product the old saying "You get what you pay for" is true.

What you need to find is a builder who will do a top quality job at a reasonable price.

As a customer of USA Realty we want you to get good value, so we have prepared a checklist of things to do and look for when choosing a Pocono builder.
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A good builder will:

-- Probably belong to a trade body - this means the builder will conform to a code of conduct and will face the possibility of disciplinary action if that code is breached.

-- Have current liability and workman's comp insurance - this means that if an accident happens to a member of the public or a subcontractor as a result of building work on your property, the resultant costs will be covered.

-- Be happy to give you an estimate in writing, with details - this means you will be able to compare estimates at your leisure and not have to rely on memory as to what is included in each price.

-- Be happy to have the work agreed in writing - this is as much to protect the builder as it is to protect you.

-- Not ask for unusual payment methods - there should be an appropriate deposit required unless you request specific materials, a reasonable payment schedule and be able to provide proof of where your deposit is at all time.

Choosing a Pocono Builder:

It’s important to choose the right builder. Many people spend more time planning a vacation than they do considering their options when it comes to building a home, yet the home will cost many times as much as the vacation.

The big question facing a consumer is 'price versus quality' - what’s the point in having work done cheaply if it results in shoddy workmanship using sub-standard materials? The money you 'saved' you may well end up spending, often along with a lot more, when you have to get another builder to put things right!

What you want is a builder who will do a quality job at a reasonable price. After all, you will enjoy the quality of your building work long after you’ve forgotten how much it cost.

The National Association of Home Builders and the Pocono Builder's Association are the leading trade organization representing the building and construction trades and they wants you to get a good value. So your builder should be a member of both of these organizations

Pocono New Homes has prepared a checklist for you to help in your selection of a builder. .

A good builder will:

-- Probably belong to a trade body - this means the builder will conform to a code of conduct and will face the possibility of disciplinary action if that code is breached.

--Have current liability insurance and workman's compensation insurance - this means that if an accident happens to a member of the public or a subcontractor as a result of building work on your property, the resultant costs will be covered.

--Be happy to give you an estimate in writing - this means you will be able to compare estimates at your leisure and not have to rely on memory as to what is included in each price.

--Be happy to have the work agreed in writing - after all, this is as much to protect the builder as it is to protect you.

-- Produce a building contract that is complete with specifications of materials and time frame.

--Not ask for unusual payment methods - there should be no deposit required until the builder is ready to begin work (except for plans and permits, which should be in your name and available to you in the event you terminate your association with the builder prior to construction) unless you request specific materials, no part payments unless the project is going to run for more than a month, and no special deal to exclude Taxes. Payment to builders are typically made in stages upon completion of work. You should be satisfied that value is in place prior to approving any payments.

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