Atlanta New Construction or an Atlanta Custom Home?
March 15, 2008 – 9:23 pm
Originally uploaded by The Hendriks Group
I have a buyers who only want new construction. It has to be new, I have to be the first person to live in the house, I want them to build the way I want it built.
While I am glad to get you the house of your dreams, In whichever type of structure you like. The idea of going into a development and requesting “Can you take out this wall?” “I would like you to move the laundry room downstairs” is not feasible for many builders.
They have paid for the design plans of specific models and it would help their bottom line to stick to those plans. After all the Inspector has checked of on the plan, the sub contractors are well versed in building that plan and the marketing company has all the material ready to sell that specific plan.
They don’t want to risk an inspection disapproval, to delay their sales process. What if you put money down to build a completely altered floor plan and then couldn’t receive financing (it happens).
My suggestion to buyers who need such customization to satisfy themselves, to build a custom home.
According to CNN the time to build a home has never been better, building material prices have fallen a great deal, making a custom home more of a reality than ever before.
The article estimated that you could build a 2,100 sq-ft. home for $140,000.00! Compared to new construction pricing I have seen, that is a pretty good bargain.
Considering there listing for residential land in nice areas, In-town for as low as $45,000 for a .5 acre, I would consider a custom home to be high on my options for my next purchase.
While building a house may seem like a daunting task, it is actually simple, once you involve the right people to help you build the house of your dreams.
1 - You need a consultant, to guide along how a home is built and the different people involved, Such as a project manager, architect, contractor, Sub-contractors, permit runners and the inspection process. www.ubuildit.com
2 - If needed, Financing, poor financing can leave your home half built and exposed to the elements until you can secure further financing. www.buildmax.com
3 - When you have a clear idea of what you would like and the budget you would like to work within, then now is the time to either hire an architect or if your tastes are along that of the masses you could try :
- www.dreamhomesource.com for a low fee, they have ready to build plans, with over 14,000 plans you have a good chance at finding one for you.
- www.eplans.com with over 19,000 plans you might be a bit overwhelmed with such choice, but choice is always preferred over no choice at all.
But for the discerning, hip and creative buyers out their, I implore you to seek out a reputable and daring architect that will set your home apart from the cookie cutters.
