If you are one of the many Americans who have realized today is a “buyers market” when it comes to building a house, then I have some very important advice for you to consider – That would be to think like the owner of a professional baseball team and put together a first class management line up (architect, builder, Realtor) to manage the team of professional workers who will actually supply the materials and build the house. Let’s consider this: Would the owner of this Professional Baseball team put their 3rd String players to start the World Championship game?

While this may seem a little harsh, it is the same thing. You only have one shot to win the game that year – Rebuilding or remodeling a house because it was not done right the first time can not only Expensive but not practical if you specifically chose the land for one reason or another, and not Sustainable considering the amount of building material sent to a Dumpsite.

Why spend good money hiring a professional architect and then go with a low bid builder (and yes, folks do that every day). Why buy blueprints off the internet to “save money” and then spend those savings and a lot more money, time and grief making corrections to them once work in underway. Assuming you do not want to build a home to yesterday’s obsolete standards but prefer a home with the highest quality performing materials, products and design consideration available on the market (think Green, not expensive) then be sure to get a licensed EcoBroker Realtor on your team as well. That’s right, a licensed Realtor with the additional designation of an EcoBroker understands that preceding good design and good build comes selecting the right lot and location that will make it all possible.

You see, the concept behind Green Building goes way beyond helping the Environment. The standards and the way it is built is primarily for the Homeowner, You. Make sure that the players on your team are well qualified in the style of construction that you desire starting with who you use to choose the parcel of land, the architect or designer you use can help to maximize energy efficiency all the way down to the builder. Carefully selecting your team can ensure that you are happy with the outcome of the game and potentially save you thousands in the long run.

If you would like to know what GreenHaus Builders can bring to the playing field – I can be contacted at Michael@GreenHausBuilders.com

Michael Strong CGP, GMB, CAPS, CGR
President, GreenHaus Builders
Builder of Houston’’s 1st LEED Certified Home