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Table of Contents

  1. Where Can I Find A Qualified Builder?
  2. What Questions Should I Be Asking A Builder?
  3. Why Use A GFSA Home Builder Professional?
  4. Is My Builder A Member Of GFSAHB?
  5. What Other Types Of Businesses Belong To GFSAHB?
  6. What Does It Cost To Build A Home?
  7. What Other Building Resources Do You Recommend?
  8. Who Manages The GFS Association Of Home Builders?
  9. How Do I Become A Member Of GFSAHB?
  10. Do Your Members Have Web Sites?
  11. Where Do I Get The Free Adobe Reader?

Where Can I Find A Qualified Builder?

You have come to the right place to begin your search. Our 'Certified Builder' Members
are qualified professionals. Have questions or need help, contact our office. Looking for
builders or suppliers? Visit our MEMBERS SECTION for more information.

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What Questions Should I Be Asking A Builder?

Asking your potential builder questions about their business is not only prudent, but
encouraged. Know you are dealing with a professional that you can depend on. A good
starting place is to CLICK HERE to open or download our printable “Questions You Should
Ask A Builder” PDF Guide*.

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Why Use A GFSA Home Builder Professional?

Ask your BUILDER “Are you a GFS Association of Home Builders MEMBER?” If they
don't say YES, ask “WHY NOT?” CLICK HERE for SEVEN REASONS you should be using
a Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders Professional!

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Is My Builder A Member Of GFSAHB?

That's an easy answer to get. CLICK MEMBERS to get Member Info or
search our Membership Listings.

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What Other Types Of Businesses Belong To GFSAHB?

Just about any business that supports the building trades is a member. Sub-contractors,
materials suppliers, realtors, bankers, numerous service providers and more. For a
complete listing, CLICK MEMBERS to browse or search our Membership Listings.

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What Does It Cost To Build A Home?

Answers to this question are as varied as there are products, options and
the related costs. Cost will be determined by your needs, desires, and budget.
Our downloadable and printable “HOW MUCH DOES IT COST Per Square Foot
To Build A New Home?” PDF guide* is a great place to get you started.

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What Other Building Resources Do You Recommend?

There are numerous resources on the internet, including our web site and
a number of books and publications available at your local library. Here are
some additional handy sites for numerous answers to your questions:
  • National Association of Home Builders
  • Builder Books. com
  • Arkansas Home Builders Association
  • Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
  • Arkansas Energy Office - Residential Building Trades
  • Arkansas Energy Office - Builders Corner

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Who Manages The GFS Association Of Home Builders?

GFSAHB is managed by an elected Board of Directors and includes an
Associate Council Board as well. The day to day business is handled by
our Executive Director, Dave Hughes and his staff. CLICK HERE for more
information about the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders.

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How Do I Become A Member Of GFSAHB?

Becoming a member begins with filling out and submitting your application to us. This
process starts when you CLICK HERE to visit and download the membership application
from our Membership Page.

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Do Your Members Have Web Sites?

Yes many do have their own web site. While that information can be obtained from
the member directly, we also provide a MEMBER LINKS page for those members that
choose to participate and have their link displayed on our Member Links page and from their directory listing.

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