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Cost you need to know if you are going to build a house.

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Real Estate Agent 0488515

If you want to be a home builder  better know how to price out the following:

Plans

Permits

Energy Reports

Temporary Power Pole

Site Prepration

Impact Fees

Plumbing Rough

Foundation

Framing

Decking 

Tyvek

Windows

Driveway

Platwork

Sidewalk

Patio

Exterior brick, stone, siding

Electrical Rough

Insulation

Plumbing Fixures

Sheetrock

Texture

Paint

Dorr Knobs and Install\

Flooring and Wall tile

Cabinets

Counters

Trim and Doors

Electrical Fixtures

Appliances Stove. Dishwasher and Vent A Hood

Cabinets PUlls and Install

Widndow Blinds

 

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

That does it, Richard! You've talked me out of a building career! 

Apr 18, 2018 05:39 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Nina,

Many items to consider.

Apr 18, 2018 05:40 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Richard Weeks no fireplaces in Dallas? gas or wood burning? no heating systems? hmmm

Apr 18, 2018 05:40 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Excellent information, Richard.  And, I would recommend adding 10% to the final cost estimate to cover unexpected contingencies.

Apr 18, 2018 05:45 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Barbara,

Not all new construction would include a fireplace.  I would factor the HVAC into plumbing and electrical.

Apr 18, 2018 05:46 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think that Gabe Sanders is absolutely right about the contingency fund!

Apr 18, 2018 06:09 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Lise,

Of course.  The less experience the more risk.

Apr 18, 2018 06:26 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

WE built onto our h ouse and my wife who is a great shopper, got tired of shopping for the options that she had to pick.  Only time I heard her say she was tired of shopping

Apr 18, 2018 07:15 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Bill,

Thanks for sharing.

Apr 18, 2018 07:25 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Gabe,

I like that fudge factor.

Apr 30, 2018 09:49 AM
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