ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?

ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had references that sounded glowing, but when I dug into the details—timelines, change orders, warranty follow-up—the story shifted a bit. Sometimes I’ll ask about specific issues, like how they handled delays or unexpected costs. If the answers are vague, that’s a red flag for me. I don’t totally write off references, but I always try to cross-check with site visits or even talk to subs if possible. Anyone else ever notice how the “bad” stuff rarely makes it into those reference calls?