Your home is a huge investment, and when you’re building a custom home, it’s more than just a financial investment. It’s also an investment of your time, energy, and inspiration. To ensure the final product is all you’re dreaming of, here are five professionals who should be on your side.
The Basics and Beyond Probably the most influential person you need to hire for your project is a professional home builder. These professionals cover all the basic ins and outs of your home construction, as they not only work directly with you, they interact with your bank, oversee and schedule subcontractors, arrange permits, order materials, and insure everything meets codes and other legal requirements. Because the builder is so influential, look for someone you know you can trust. Ask around with friends and coworkers for referrals, check with your local building authority, and compare what you’re hearing with online reviews to hire a builder with a solid reputation. Designs and Diagrams One of the things your builder will do is look at your land and your home plans. This is often where an architect comes in. Homeowners often hire an architect right off the bat to design a custom home, but sometimes they skip this step by buying standard house plans. There isn’t necessarily anything wrong with that, but those plans often need to be tweaked by an architect for the construction to be accomplished in a particular location. When you work directly with an architect, that professional can help give wings to your vision. For instance, if you’re dreaming of a kitchen that will host large family gatherings, you might need it to be arranged differently than you would for hosting elegant parties. If an in-law suite is part of your family’s needs, the architect can help create a senior-friendly section, blending appropriate privacy and accessibility in a way that makes sense with the rest of the home. Whatever lifestyle and goals you have in mind, the architect can ensure your home supports them properly. Lay of the Land Did you find a pretty patch of land you’re ready to call your own? Before you go too far, you should talk directly with a real estate agent. Many people think that because they hire a professional builder, the real estate agent becomes a moot point. However, as Street Directory explains, that simply isn’t the case. Your real estate agent knows the legalities involved with the property purchase and will work on your behalf to keep your interests prioritized. What’s more, since they are intimately aware of changes in the marketplace, they can help you find your ideal lot if you haven’t found one already. No Cutting Corners Surveyors also make a list of home building must-have pros. NOLO notes lenders and attorneys often require a land survey anyway, but depending on the situation, you might decide to do it sooner rather than later. For instance, sometimes there are easements on properties that could make you uncomfortable. An easement means you would legally share the rights to use a specific section of land. This could be with another homeowner, a utilities company, a government entity, and so forth. The surveyor can outline all the specific boundaries pertaining to the land so you have the information necessary to make a sound decision. Interior Motives For many homeowners, the most exciting professional involved with building a custom home is the interior designer. These professionals can bring your sense of style to life, marrying your personal expression with practicalities and creature comforts. They’ll help you determine the colors, textures, materials and objects that make your home livable and beautiful, from flooring and wall coverings to finishes and counter tops. Building a house from scratch is a big investment in all regards. The last thing you want to do is see it become an expensive nightmare. When it comes to building your dream home, build your dream team first!
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AuthorEric Strung and Direct Property Buyer Team Archives
January 2024
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