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Most people building a custom home end up hiring a general contractor to do the job. In fact, 80 percent of custom-home projects have a general contractor involved in some capacity. Many people find great comfort in having someone with experience managing the job while they earn the money to pay for the project. If you’re considering being an owner-builder and not using a contractor, check out Chapter 1 to see if you’re truly up to the task.

Every contractor has a standard contract and practices they use with their business. Remember that you have the right to negotiate and compromise on issues before entering into any contract. Of course, the contractor also has the right to decline the job.

There is no set time to engage your contractor as long as it’s a minimum of 60 days before you start construction so they have time to get everything ready for the build. Many people opt to engage a contractor much earlier in the process so that the contractor is actively involved during the design process.

After you and your contractor establish a contract and you’re on your way, the two of you need to work as a team to build your custom home. In this section, we look at the contractor selection process. (You can find more information on managing your contractor relationship in Chapter 7.)