| ...not just any builder, mind you...but Lesley wanted to find one who is experienced in the building of Barna Log Homes. Barna headquarters came through and hooked Lesley up with Bill Grey who builds Barna Logs Homes exclusively, approximately eight a year. Bill agreed to do Lesley's, which was cause for celebration, indeed!
Shopping for builders outside of one's home territory (in Lesley's case, Largo, FL) is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. There are a lot of builders out there but buyer beware! Interview them, follow-up on references, and make sure they are licensed and experienced in the kind of home that you wish to build. While there are lots of log homes being built today, Barna's system is unique.
Says Dr. Ellen: In Lesley's case, it was also important to find a builder who is happy to work with a woman. How do you know that? During the interview process, meet their wife and children, watch how they are with them...good marriages produce builders who are sympatico with woman clients. Forget the gruff ones, theirs is a man's world. Something else about Bill Grey to note – he plans on being friends with his clients after all is said and done. Now THAT'S a bonus!
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