The only time it might make a difference is if you have a reputation of being good at what you’re proposing or a good citizen in general and then some of the requirements of the Planning Board (which in my town deals with the project and how it is structured with regards to the property) might be a little more lax.

Make sure your plans are engineered from someone reputable (don't trust the builder's guy unless you can verify their trustworthiness). 

Can you recommend me a reputable and honest construction company? 

We have an exceptional reputation that we have worked very hard to achieve.

If you can befriend and connect with them you can "borrow/steal" their resources such as reputable contractors, agents etc.

Any tips on finding a reputable public adjuster in Atlanta?

But seems like being a sponsor could be a good gig.. although you do have your reputation at stake if not your PG on these deals..  

There's nothing wrong with seeking concessions if there are issues that arise in the report, but using this as a strategy will garner you a reputation within the community if you are repeatedly going under contract and then seeking large re-trades. 

Quote from @Michael Simmonds: Hello BP Family,I am in need of a reputable builder/GC in Cape Coral who is willing to take on a partially finished new construction home. 

I went to someone who was considered a reputable broker and he said he had a great new program.