While You Are Waiting
If you have purchased a home that has not yet been built, find out from the builder’s sales representative if you will continue dealing with him or her or someone else when it comes to making colour and other materials selections in the months to come.
You’re very likely to want to come around to the building site from time to time to see how things are progressing, but touring the actual site may be a problem, so ask what your builder’s policy is. Also, find out who to contact if you think you spot any problems during construction.
You should also keep an open mind about closing dates. The housing industry is subject to many conditions that can delay construction and play havoc with closing dates, including the weather, shortages of materials or labour, and strikes. Your builder will keep you informed, but may be powerless to control all of the variables that affect the construction schedule, particularly third-party regulatory process delays.
