F.A.Q.
Have questions?
We answer our most commonly asked questions here, offering you more information and transforming you into an informed home buyer.
What is a Design & Build firm?
That's a great question!
As a design & build firm, we combine all of the aspects of home building into one, creating a comprehensive home-building approach.
By combining all the aspects of home-building we make the home building process simple and clear, Providing:
- Design
- Job costing
- Financing
- Scheduling
- Building
By having all of these items under one roof, we save our clients time and money, preventing:
- Overbuilding (building or designing a home that you can't afford)
- Miscommunications
- Delays
- Costly change-orders
- Going overbudget & over timeline
How Does Best Homes Pre-Construction process save me time & money?
Mr. + Mrs. Smith have chosen to work with Best Homes to design & build their home.
This exciting undertaking starts with our Pre-Construction process, where their wants, needs and budget are all brought together to create their own unique home & budget proposal.
Here's what the Smith's will get with their Pre-Construction package:
- Virtual tour of finalized floor plans
- A permit ready set of those floor plans (Blueprints)
- An expected rough valuation of their home, with the options they personally selected
- A final costing proposal & build plan (schedule), with the options they selected
During the Pre-Construction process the Smith's were able to share what relaxed, motivated and drove them. Taking the time to understand those things, we were able to offer them a uniquely personalized solution to their wants & needs, while meeting their budget.
By the end of the Pre-Construction process the Smith's had everything they needed to get permitting and start their build with any contractor, & the knowledge to know what the expected costs and options they wanted should be.
How Can Best Homes Help Lower My Finance Rate?
Mr. + Mrs. Jones were interested in building a $500,000 Home, but their projected monthly costs were higher than they wanted, leaving them asking the questions:
- Should we wait to build?
- Would a cheaper contractor help?
- Maybe we should settle for a different dream...
See how we were able to help them overcome these challenges, and how our unique builder concession saved them time, money and the stress of sacrificing quality or items they wanted in their dream home..
What Is An Investment Analysis?
Do you know what your home build is going to appraise at?
Knowing that simple thing can make all the difference when considering where to build, or what to include in your home when making decisions. Rather than making decisions based on your thoughts, you could ask this instead:
- Do you know what would increase your home's value?
- Do you know if you will have built-in equity?
- Can spending a little less, or more, on this item make a huge difference?
These are the kinds of questions that an informed home buyer would be able to answer yes to.
Using our proprietary algorithm, we are able to assess the rough estimated value of your home before you build, because we believe that an informed buyer is an empowered buyer...
Are The Designs + Plans We Create With Best Homes True Blueprints?
yes!
During the design consultation and Investment analysis phase (or the Pre-Construction Phase, as we call it), our goal is to provide you with all of the information that you need to become a confident and informed buyer, while getting you everything you need to be 'permit ready'.
Pre-Construction is a service that we offer to a limited amount of serious buyers who want to:
- Know that their home design is exactly what they want by experiencing the space in 3D & VR
- Understand what their dream home will be valued at once complete
- Be able to make informed decisions that will help them to build equity and value into their dream home
- Know what the expected cost to build that home are, based upon their options selections
How Do I Get Started On A Home Project?
Do you want to build or remodel, but the task seems grand and overwhelming?
We understand how daunting a large home project can be, and we are here to help guide you through the process. As a licensed general contractor, we are able to assist you in:
- The proper design and structural integrity of your project
- Filing for the required permits and inspections throughout the build process
- Ensure that other contractors show up when they are intended to, and that the work done is of high quality craftsmanship and integrity
- Stand behind you with a warranty and quality guarantee
Taking the stress out of trying to get contractors on site, manage the schedule and ensure that you aren't overpaying for substandard work..
How Long Does A Home Build Usually Take?
It truly depends upon how large a project we are talking about. But, most homes within the $250,000 - $750,000 mark will take an average of 6 - 12 months with a knowledgeable contractor.
When considering the timeframe of your build, you should consider the following:
- Does your contractor have a Project Management department?
- Are you completely happy with your floor plans, and feel that you can visualize them well?
- Is your contractor well-connected to a network of reputable and efficient contractors, who will show up on time & deliver quality work?
If you don't know the answer to these questions, or are uncertain, you could be looking at a contractor who will take longer on your build or cost you more, because of inefficiency and poor planning..