You might find it helpful to understand the process required to build you new home.

1. Initial Meeting/Expectations/Budget: Client and Builder has first time meeting to discuss preliminary ideas, expectations and budget.

2. House design process: Client, builder and Design draftsman meet to finalize a home floorplan and style.

3. Cost finalization, Specifications: After finalized plan, builder briefs client of house specifications, cost break breakdowns and allowances.

4. Financing and Agreement: If proof of adequate financing is obtained and both parties are in agreement, a contract is signed.

5. Permits : Builder obtains necessary permits to construct home.

6. Construction Phase: Commencement of house construction begins.

7. Final Walk-through: Upon house completion, builder and client do a final walk-through to answer any questions the home buyer may have.

8. Settlement: Settlement occurs when final payment is made to builder and full ownership is transferred from builder to client.

9. 1 yr. warranty: Client supplies builder a list of warranty items to be determined for warranty work.

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