What To Expect From Your Homebuilder

In this guest blog post Mike Holmes talks about the importance of doing research before buying a new home and why he selected Duvanco Homes to be part of his Holmes On Homes Program.

I am excited to see homebuyers now doing their own research before buying a new home. It’s much less about the “lipstick and mascara” now and more about how energy efficient their home is. Today’s homebuyers are more educated and aware of the things to look for in a home.

That’s why we show real construction on our shows, using my own crew. We don’t just film for a couple of hours and then come back to the do the reveal. Homebuyers and homeowners need to know what’s behind the walls, and when to walk away from a house. That’s why we show the actual construction, including issues like permit delays and construction issues. While filming Holmes and Holmes, my son Mike Jr actually discovered bones in the basement of a house we were renovating. That delayed the project by a few weeks because we had to wait for the police investigation to finish. Thankfully, they turned out to be animal bones.

So if you are thinking about buying a home or even renovating, I encourage you to do your research on your contractor AND the building materials. But if you have purchased a Holmes Approved Home-this homework is done for you. I’ve picked the best builder in your area. In the Bay of Quinte area, the builder I hand selected to be part of my program is Duvanco Homes. They are the best builder in Bay of Quinte.

So what does a Holmes Approved builder deliver? Well, these are just a few features you can expect from a builder I have selected:

• A home certified by various 3rd parties
• Energy Efficient appliances
• Smart features like smart appliances, security cameras, smart lights
• High efficiency windows
• Accessibility features and homes designed for aging in place (such as wide front doors, wide hallways and curbless showers)
• Environmentally friendly building materials
• Mold and fire-resistant materials
• Healthy indoor air quality

I often talk about the 4 phases of homeownership. Buying It Right, Owning It Right, Protecting It Right and Selling It Right. Buying It Right means you are buying from a builder who believes in building above minimum code and who builds right the first time. It means working with a builder who provides you options and upgrade packages. It means a builder who involved you in the entire process, with the expectations clearly laid out. That’s how you buy a home built right the first time.

I love that Duvanco Homes is committed to ensuring you are satisfied with the home. They’ll actually follow up with you after you have moved in to make sure you are happy with your new home.

Read more on 5 reasons to build with Duvanco Homes.