Robert Carroll, Owner and Contractor

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Robert Carroll

Owner and Contractor

Office: 225-335-2334

besthomeinthesouth.com

PO Box 128
Clinton, LA 70722

Robert Carroll joined the team in 2007 after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Construction Management.

Now as owner and lead builder/remodeler, Robert is carrying on his parents’ vision of offering exceptional quality construction based on impeccable standards and personal attention. Robert is extremely active in the local builder community and is an avid supporter of charity and community causes inside the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Graduate Builder since 2015
  • Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)

Robert Carroll Named LHBA's "Builder of the Year"

In December, 2019, Robert Carroll received the Builder of the Year Award from the Louisiana Home Builders Association, the premiere organization for the construction industry in the state.

"It is an incredible honor to be recognized by my peers! And to have the whole Carroll family in attendance was especially fitting."

Robert's Community and Industry Involvement

Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge
  • 2020 - Present - Governmental Affairs Committee
  • 2018 - Present - Board of Supervisors
  • 2017 - Present - PAC Board Member
  • 2016 - Past Chairman of the Board
  • 2015 - GBRHBA President
  • 2011 - 2019 GBRHBA Board of Directors
Greater Baton Rouge Home Builders Foundation (CRBF)
  • 2017-2019 - Vice President
  • 2011-2016 - Board Member
  • 2010 - Builder of Children's Miracle Mansion
Louisiana Home Builders Association
  • 2017 - 2023 - Public Relations Committee Chair
  • 2016 - Education Committee Chair
  • 2011 - 2023 - LHBA Board of Directors
National Association of Home Builders
  • 2024 - 2nd Vice Chair, Housing Finance Committee
  • 2024 - Chair, Young Professional's Committee
  • 2020 - 2024 - Member, Nominations Committee
  • 2023 - Federal Governmental Affairs Committee
  • 2017 - 2024 - Member, Young Professional's Committee
  • 2017- 2022, 2024 - Member of Housing Finance Committee
  • 2015- 2024 - Member of Single-Family Housing Finance Subcommittee
  • 2020 - Chair of Single-Family Housing Finance Subcommittee
  • 2014 - 2018 - Member of Appraisal Task Force
  • 2015 - 2016 - Member of Construction Codes and Standards Committee
  • 2012 - Present - National Director, NAHB
General Industry Involvement
  • 2024 - Member of the Louisiana Construction Code Council Fortified Roofing Task Force.
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IMPORTANT LOAN CONSIDERATIONS

Your budget is the foundation for every other decision you will make while preparing to build a home because it provides context for what is possible. Most people attempt to answer the question of “What is my budget?” by simply deciding how much they would be comfortable spending. Unfortunately, while this is a crucial part of the process, it ignores the rest of the picture. We advise our clients to answer the following questions in the order below. However, if you are self-financing the project, skip to question #3.

1. How much will a financial institution lend me?

This sets what we refer to as your Maximum Loan Amount.

2. What type of loan will I need?

This is where many people get confused because if you ask the wrong questions when interviewing lenders, you’ll get vastly different answers. We recommend reviewing the information in this article on the loan type you will need before meeting with your lending candidates.

3. How much am I willing to spend?

Just because a lender is will to lend up to your Maximum Loan Amount, this does not mean you will be willing to borrow and spend that amount. Consider the monthly payments as a starting point and adjust your Budget amount from there. Your chosen lender can help you with this.

4. What can I reasonably expect to build for what I am willing to spend?

This answer will come from a qualified builder during your preliminary meeting. Be prepared to discuss your budget so that the builder can help you get a better idea of what size home to design to meet your goals.

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