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Why Home Tech Is a Wise Investment
Simple, affordable and easy-to-install wireless is making the long-predicted smart home a must-have.
PC Magazine has called 2016 The Year of the Home—the start of a flowering of wireless devices that will make home life easier, healthier and more fun. Research certainly bolsters that view: a Coldwell Banker survey found that nearly half of homeowners either already own or are planning to buy smart home devices, and technology forecaster Gartner, Inc. foresees 500 connected devices in the average home by 2022.
Home Price Reality Check
Consulting with a builder before drawing the plans will save expense and headaches.
Most custom builders have had clients show up at their office with a set of finished plans that, in reality, will cost 25% to 30% more than the clients’ target budget. Fortunately, this problem is easily avoided. Working with the builder on a pre-budget can eliminate unpleasant surprises and help the clients get the home they want at a price they can manage.
The Problem with Competitive Bidding
Some big obstacles stand in the way of the three-bid advice.
Folk wisdom, online articles, and basic instincts advise homeowners to solicit bids from several qualified contractors. But three major obstacles get in the way of making those bids realistic and useful: the need for detailed plans and job specifications, the need for comparable bidders, and the need to structure the bids for easy comparisons. Getting all three right is rare.
Controlling Allowances
Strict allowance policies benefit homeowners as much as builders.
Why do builders prefer that the homeowners choose every single item that will go into the house before they break ground? It’s not just for the builder’s convenience. A choice postponed may end up being made at a time when the homeowners are feeling a lot of construction stress. Decisions made under stress raise the chance of buyer remorse.
2015 Parade of Homes | October 9-11 & 16-18
WE WON THE PREMIER HOME AWARD IN THE HIGHEST PRICE RANGE CATEGORY FOR THE FALL 2015 PARADE OF HOMES.
We’re very proud to present this exquisite home and we look forward to seeing you…
Valued at $967,000 , 3,714 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths
What is Customer Satisfaction?
Research shows that good processes are key to a great building experience.
The best builders know which experiences homeowners find most frustrating, and they work tirelessly to avoid them.
Industry studies show that homeowners’ biggest complaints are about their builder’s processes,
Managing Change
Building a new home is a dynamic and exciting process. As professional homebuilders, our goal is to make the process smooth and transparent for our clients. Once the job is underway, things happen quickly, so we work with clients to make decisions well ahead of time to help ensure they get their new home on schedule and on budget, as promised.
Most of the big design decisions are made before the first scoop of dirt is moved,