Why Use a COBA Member

"Today's professional new home builders are innovative, forward thinking and customer-oriented," says Tim Knopp, Executive Vice President of the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA). "They are proud of what they do and always look for ways to provide home buyers with a better home and better service."

Few industries demand a broader range of skills and knowledge than residential construction. Central Oregon's home building industry comprises entrepreneurial men and women who know that being a professional builder today means life-long learning. Builders have to stay up-to-date with a constant influx of new technologies and products. They must know about constantly changing trends in design, marketing and financing and keep their fingers on the pulse of the marketplace-what consumers want and expect.

Across the country, small companies constructing 10 or fewer homes a year are the backbone of the industry, while mid- and large-size companies are concentrated primarily in large urban centers. Many companies are family enterprises with husband, wife, sons and daughters running the company together.

When you want to buy a new home, make sure that you buy from a professional builder-someone who is in the industry for the long term, who is dedicated to providing you with quality and value, and who is committed to your satisfaction. No matter the size of the company, membership in COBA is one of the most important signs that you are dealing with a professional builder.

Remember, in the end, the quality of your new home depends on the quality of your builder. You need to shop as carefully for the builder as you do for your new home.

As a COBA member, there is no better reason to use and refer other members for business, than the fact that COBA members strive to ensure quality, integrity and excellence. COBA members subscribe to the following brand promise:

The Central Oregon Builder’s Association (COBA) is the region’s leading authority and driving force behind the promotion, protection and improvement of the building industry.

This statement is important because this industry as a whole makes up a significant percentage of our region’s overall economy. Therefore ensuring its success affects a wide variety and large number of stakeholders.

We are committed to supporting quality craftsmanship and community stewardship. We promise our members that we will always provide responsive service, a solid value for their investment and represent their interests to the best of our ability. We promise the general public that we will always strongly encourage and support best practices and ethical behavior when doing business with this association and its members.