The 7 Questions Every Homebuyer Should Demand Answers to Before Breaking Ground
What You Don’t Know Can Cost You Everything
Building a custom home is one of the most significant investments you will ever make. And yet, most people spend more time researching a new car than they do vetting the builder who will shape the place where their family eats, sleeps, and grows for decades.
The right builder will welcome your questions. The wrong one will rush past them. Before you put pen to paper on any contract, arm yourself with the questions that separate extraordinary builders from expensive regrets.
The Questions That Reveal Everything
A truly great builder doesn’t just answer these. They answer them with confidence, clarity, and documented proof.
- How do you handle changes mid-build, and what does that process look like in writing?
- What warranties do you offer, and what exactly do they cover?
- Can I speak with three recent clients, not references you’ve selected, but clients from your last three builds?
- Who are your primary subcontractors, and how long have you worked with them?
- What happens if the project runs over budget or behind schedule?
- How do you manage energy efficiency, and is it built into your standard process or an upgrade?
- What does the post-build support process look like once I move in?
The Builder Who Earns Your Trust
At Cornerstone Custom Homes, we don’t just answer these questions. We bring them up before you do. Gary Orth has spent decades building homes in Fargo that stand up to some of the most extreme weather conditions in the country, and his process is built on transparency from the very first conversation.
You deserve a builder who treats your investment with the same care and precision they bring to every nail, beam, and insulated envelope. Ask the hard questions. The right builder will thank you for it.
