just to be contrary, if you really want it and plan to stay in the house for a bit, get the builder to do it.
Sure it's more expensive, but you're talking 300 sq ft if I understand right. If you're lucky you'll save $1000, probably less. But you'll gain dealing with another contractor - and doesn't that always go smoothly - plus extra time, hassles, etc.
If you're not sure or want to do it yourself, wait at least 1 year before you put the hardwood in.
If you rip up the floor you'll get nothing but grief from the builder for any fix/service/etc that might be remotely related. Or god forbid the house settles funny and your new hardwood buckles or the humidifier screws up and your paint peels somewhere or whatever - who's gonna fix it? The contractor will blame the builder and vice versa, and you'll be screwed.
After 1 year you'll be on the hook for it all anyway, so c'est la vie. Or maybe you'll want to move and not care anymore.
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