Your choice of home builder is crucial to your satisfaction of your home style and quality. And so picking the right home builder should not be taken lightly. Before you hire a home builder it is imperative that you ensure that you are hiring a skilled and reliable one. The first step is to gather several names of home builders. To do so you can ask family and friends who have hired home builders before. Of course, you should also ask what type of project the builders have done for them. You can also ask building product suppliers because they would know the popular builders. They may even have personal relations with them. With this list you can create a shortlist according to reputation, skill and rates all based on research. With a shortlist in hand, you can begin contacting each of them to discuss a possible project. By conducting an interview you will be able to assess the attitude of the home builder. By visiting previous projects you will see their skills in design and building. If you are not sure how to judge the quality of the buildings, you can go with an architect or home inspector. You can also ask for references so you can talk to previous clients about their experiences with the said builders. With all the necessary information gathered, you can now choose the home builder according to skills and reliability. Of course, the rate is an important consideration. But you should not get the cheapest home builder if you will end up sacrificing quality.