178. A Deeper Dive Into The Home Building Process - Part One
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In this episode of The Real Build, I break down the home building process with a lot of detail. If you are considering building a new home, I teach you exactly what questions you should ask a potential builder. This is a very detailed breakdown. Here are the topics I covered: Finding a property - Quick things to think about when purchasing a lot to build on Questions to ask the builder - Experience matters Process - Design, Site prep, management, quality, inspections Project management - Schedule, subcontractors, communication, issues, and delays Cost management - Bidding, fees, comparing cost, draws, going over budget Timeline - Estimated completion Milestones, Managing timelines, Delays, Completion time Architecture process - Past projects, process, permitting, budget Warranty - Coverage, how long, process, urgency Builder Communication methods - what's preferred, project updates, primary point of contact, issues Selection process - dates, materials, vendors, timelines, changes Energy efficiency - options, experience, insulation Customer support What sets the builder apart? Contract review - fixed or cost plus, fees, breach, fair for both parties, attorney review
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