The first meeting with your custom home builder can be a nerve wracking, but it’s easier than you think. Additionally, it’s an important process to review the contractor’s experience and how you want your home to look after he/she is done. Below, are five things to consider bringing to your meeting to help it go smoothly.
Your Predetermined Budget
When you meet with your builder, one of the first things you want to bring up is how much you want to spend. This is important for your builder to know so they can decide what materials you can afford and further plan your project from there. It also helps you both determine whether or not you can actually complete the project you want with the money you have, and make any adjustments if needed.
Home Vision Ideas
If you have ideas about what you want your floor plan to look like, you should bring it up with your custom home builder at your first meeting. This way, you can both determine if it fits your budget and gives your builder a better idea of what kind of project you’re both looking at. If you have photos of what kind of architecture you want, you should bring those as well. Generally speaking, the more information you offer your builder, the better idea they can get of what you want from their services.
Pros and Cons List of Your Home
Your disadvantage of not being a builder is that it can be hard to describe what you’re looking for as your end result. However, you can make a pros and cons list of your current home for your builder to get a better understand of what you want fixed or renovated. With the help of your builder, you can them pick which areas of your home you want to be fixed first, in regards to your budget.
Contact Information
The last thing you want is a lack of communication between you and your builder. It’s crucial that your builder has a good point of contact to answer any questions they may have. It’s easy for a certain material to go out of stock, if your builder doesn’t have contact information to see what replacements you want, it can delay the construction process. Not only will this screw up your deadline, but it also might cost you more money. Giving your contractor your cell phone number is the easiest and most efficient way for them to get in contact with you if any problems arise.
Necessary Paperwork
When you first meet with your custom home builder, you should bring along any necessary paperwork that your contractor may need. This includes everything from pictures and sketches to records of previous construction on your property. If you’ve gotten a loan pre-approval for this project, you should give your builder a copy as well. Not only does this show your builder that you’re set on this project, but also that you have the budget that the project requires.
When you first meet your home builder, it is very important to be prepared. With these five things handy, you can make sure that your meeting is a success. Contact Alair Homes Georgian Bay to get started on making your dream, customized home a reality.