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Working With Tough Clients and Recognizing Red Flags While Building Custom Home

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In this candid episode of The WB Download, host Jeff Wieland explores one of the most challenging aspects of the custom home building process, working with tough clients and recognizing red flags early. Jeff breaks down the complexities of building a custom home, from setting realistic expectations to navigating the impact of design changes and missed deadlines. He shares how clear communication, transparent budgeting, and mutual trust are essential for a smooth build. Jeff discusses common traits of difficult clients, including constant changes, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of availability that delays selections and sets timelines back. He emphasizes the importance of documenting changes, honoring payment schedules, and taking accountability throughout the process. Builders and homeowners alike will gain valuable insight into building long-term, trust based relationships and avoiding common pitfalls in custom home construction.

Email Jeff your comments, questions, and topic requests, or be a guest on The WB Download.

Email: [email protected]
See Wieland Builders custom home gallery www.wielandbuilders.com

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In this candid episode of The WB Download, host Jeff Wieland explores one of the most challenging aspects of the custom home building process, working with tough clients and recognizing red flags early. Jeff breaks down the complexities of building a custom home, from setting realistic expectations to navigating the impact of design changes and missed deadlines. He shares how clear communication, transparent budgeting, and mutual trust are essential for a smooth build. Jeff discusses common traits of difficult clients, including constant changes, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of availability that delays selections and sets timelines back. He emphasizes the importance of documenting changes, honoring payment schedules, and taking accountability throughout the process. Builders and homeowners alike will gain valuable insight into building long-term, trust based relationships and avoiding common pitfalls in custom home construction.

Email Jeff your comments, questions, and topic requests, or be a guest on The WB Download.

Email: [email protected]
See Wieland Builders custom home gallery www.wielandbuilders.com

See podcast behind the scenes photos

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Houzz or Pinterest

  continue reading

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