The construction of a home is a big project involving many contractors
and suppliers. As the buyer and homeowner you are the financer
and recipient of the final product. If you are like most people,
this is your biggest investment. Understandably, most people want
to establish a good rapport with their builder. They must rely
on the builder throughout the job, and for warranty and service
work after completion. They feel that they need the builder’s
friendship and good will, and do not want to risk damaging the
relationship.
You will need to come to terms with this in your own mind.
Do not allow your anxiety about the construction process to
obscure the fact that you have a business relationship with
your builder. You are working together under a contract. It
is possible to be cordial and respectful, while maintaining
the right to bring up problems and concerns. It is best to establish
the ground rules for your relationship at the beginning of the
project. At some point, you may need to tell the builder that
something is not acceptable to you.
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