It is strongly recommended that you read your entire sales/construction contract thoroughly, even multiple times before signing. These contracts are written by teams of lawyers representing builders and real estate agents so naturally most of the fine print is not for your benefit. Primarily, we recommend that you search the contract for an arbitration clause and “Limited Warranties” filled with legalese. If your builder wants you to sign these kinds of contracts, we recommend you refuse to sign the contract, unless they will remove or cross out these terms. Any builder who insists on an arbitration clause and a complicated warranty should be viewed with great scrutiny. No two things prevent more homeowners from holding builders responsible for their mistakes than arbitration clauses and warranties filled with exclusions and waivers.