Re: The lack of WRAP...
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2003 8:14 am
Mrs X: Where I live all of the dealers work land/home packages. Most of the land is out a ways but it can be found unless you live in a large city and want to stay in their limits.
PH builds a nice home but it is expensive per sf. I don't believe they make a 2x4 interior home and most of their homes are 90". The full house they advertise is has more standard features, mostly appliances, than their standard home. I have been looking for quite some time and have the same frustration as you. Make a check list of what you want in a home, list most important features first, and after looking at models interview the salesperson don't let them interview you, amazing how little some of them know about their product. Use your check list and compare what you want to what you get. You may not be able to get everything you want so make sure the fluff is last on the list and quality costs but pays in the end so if you have to settle for better quality but smaller it is a good trade off.
I am still leaning toward independent dealers because they seem to know more about their product and they have more incentive to take care of you after the sale that a direct salesman but no matter who you choose check the BBB.
PH builds a nice home but it is expensive per sf. I don't believe they make a 2x4 interior home and most of their homes are 90". The full house they advertise is has more standard features, mostly appliances, than their standard home. I have been looking for quite some time and have the same frustration as you. Make a check list of what you want in a home, list most important features first, and after looking at models interview the salesperson don't let them interview you, amazing how little some of them know about their product. Use your check list and compare what you want to what you get. You may not be able to get everything you want so make sure the fluff is last on the list and quality costs but pays in the end so if you have to settle for better quality but smaller it is a good trade off.
I am still leaning toward independent dealers because they seem to know more about their product and they have more incentive to take care of you after the sale that a direct salesman but no matter who you choose check the BBB.