{"id":369430,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/owning-a-home\/ten-things-to-think-about-before-signing-a-construction-contract.html"},"modified":"2024-01-02T17:16:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T22:16:54","slug":"ten-things-to-think-about-before-signing-a-construction-contract","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/owning-a-home\/ten-things-to-think-about-before-signing-a-construction-contract.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Things To Think About Before Signing a Construction Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n \n
\n

10 Things To Think About Before Signing a Construction Contract<\/h1>\n
\n
\n By FindLaw Staff<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Chris Meyers, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
\n \n <\/i>\n Legally Reviewed\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n <\/i>\n Fact-Checked\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n

Whether you’re a new home buyer or an existing homeowner, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with builder contracts. A new construction home or an upgrade to your current home build means learning about the legal aspects of the building process.<\/p>\r\n

A well-drafted real estate construction contract clearly sets out the:<\/p>\r\n