Top 5 Mistakes Made by Homeowners Building a Custom Home
This is a great post by Jon Solomon, a builder in Tampa, FL. He provides a list of mistakes to avoid when building a custom home. This is something to bookmark and keep for any of your clients who plan on building their home. You'll give good service by providing these types of clients with a list that is short and to the point!
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I talk with a lot of people who are looking to build a custom home. I do my best to steer them away from my past mistakes as a home builder in Tampa and the ones others have made. Here's my latest attempt.
- Purchasing a lot that is "affordable". Remember - location, location, location. Purchase the most expensive, valuable lot you can manage, even if it means waiting on some finishes or amenities in your home.
- Trying to build a custom home without a professional builder. Building a custom home is more complex than most people realize. It takes skilled professionals years to learn the business and even then, changes in the industry, materials and codes make it difficult to keep up. Find a competent builder you like and can trust.
- Making choices for your home that only you love, but everyone else hates. Get good counsel from your builder, designer, interior designer and real estate professional before you make your decisions.
- Underestimating the importance of making all selections before construction. Make your selections prior to construction and enjoy the building process.
- Homeowners giving direction to subcontractors on the job. Communicate only with the construction manager or builder. They are the only ones who have all the information related to your project. The subcontractors only have one piece of the puzzle.
Jon Solomon
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