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BUYING THE LAND |
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Select your real estate agent
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Location of land
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Lay of the land
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Deed restriction
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Utilities - electric / septic / water
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Grading / site work / driveway
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SELECTING A
GOOD CONTRACTOR |
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Are they licensed?
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Ask for their references
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Look at their work
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Check with building suppliers
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Check with banks
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Check with local Chamber of Commerce
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How long have they been in business?
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Compare / review products, services and
quality
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Cost plus estimates vs. contracted price
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SELECTING
YOUR PLANS |
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Selecting an architect
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Size of home
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Space savers
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Plumbing and electrical considerations
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Do they offer local design assistance?
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Crawlspace vs. basement
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What is included in the plans?
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SELECTING A TIMBER FRAME
LOG COMPANY |
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What organizations do they belong to?
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Check references
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Type of material used
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What does the package include?
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Check for quality - do the logs have a
through-bolt system?
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Delivery date and charges
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How long have they been in business
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