You have perused the homes for sale in your area. Although some may attract you, there just doesn’t seem to be a perfect fit. The houses might be too small or you would rather have a larger yard, or the ideal home is right off the busiest road in town. When the market doesn’t seem to have “your home,†it may be time to create that home.
Building a home may seem like a huge leap, but in reality, the process can be maneuvered easily with minimal stress by considering the following steps.
1. Choose a builder. It is essential that you find a builder that can build the level of quality you desire while keeping the home within your budget. One of the easiest ways to locate a builder is to choose what neighborhood you want to live in. Often times the developer has already sold plots of land to various builders.
2. Once you have chosen a builder, it is time to choose a layout on a home. If you have chosen a builder that does custom-made homes, the next step will be to consult with an architect. If you have chosen a builder who has pre-planned homes, you can review the various house plans. Key points to look at will be price and layout. Find one that fits your needs. If the layouts aren’t a perfect fit, don’t hesitate to ask the builder if you can make some alterations to the original plan. While some builders prefer to repeat their plans and won’t do changes, there are builders that are happy to adapt the plans for you. Some will even keep the price the same as long as you don’t add square footage to the house, but merely adjust where walls will be.
3. Once the lay-out and builder are determined, it’s time to build. Be sure to review the builder’s work frequently to ensure the home is being built to your satisfaction.