Hey Folks , Trying to find any sample contracts for building a new home for a client and trying to save my self some time and yet have it professional . Any Help on finding one would be greatly appreciated, Thanks Maguire
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Go to contractor talk.com. They have a section on contracts, might help.
State laws vary from state to state. As does each deal vary
MA has a lot more regs than many.
>>trying to save my self some time and yet have it professional
There isonly one way to accomplish goal number 2: use a professional.
Goal 1 and goal 2 are incompatible - not unlike the "rule:" fast, cheap, good -- you can only have 2 of the 3.
"Ask not what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive... then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
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Go to the state of Massachusetts web site, and enter "home construction contract", in the search box.
They have contract forms for government use in doing construction in word format.
Also, read the Attorney Generals web pages regarding home construction. They may have a sample contract.
There are also numerous online sources if you just Google. Maine's AG has one online that should work.
If there is an Architect involved, they will probably have an AIA contract form.
Also, there are standard forms books, that you might want to buy, that have boilerplate contracts, and contract forms. The NAHB forms book is available on Amazon for $50, and includes all the forms on cd-rom so you can customize them.
http://www.amazon.com/Builder-Contracts-Construction-Management-Forms/dp/086718616X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235329702&sr=8-2
Litigators love those forms....
"Ask not what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive... then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
Howard Thurman
In New York we must have certain info and statements on our contracts or we can be fined ,so make sure you cover yourself.