It is simple to buy a production house. It is easy to follow and requires little effort. Find a community or builder that you like. Take a look at the models and choose one. Sign the contract. It will take a while for it to be completed. You can move in. Meanwhile, new home construction is more complicated. It is a huge undertaking that will take a lot of time, effort and money.

A true custom home is only possible with advanced planning and active participation. There are many steps that must be taken to build your dream home. When buying a home production, only one of these steps (tracking the actual construction) is necessary.

A custom home is not pre-planned, selected or designed. It takes significantly longer to build a new home construction Myrtle Beach.

Process Involved in New Home Construction

You, as the homebuyer, must take additional steps when building a custom built home. Let’s take a look at the six steps you need to follow when building your custom home.

1) Fashion Your Dream

You must start from the beginning and design the elements you want for your home. Take photos and tearsheets. Visit completed properties. Talk to an interior designer. Start by describing your preferences regarding architectural style, room function and design elements.

2) Choose a Builder/Architect

An architect might be the best person to help you get bids from home builders in Myrtle Beach SC. Some custom home builders also offer design services or can help you locate an architect. Ask your friends and family for recommendations to help you find the right professionals.

3) Get References

Ask potential builders to provide the names of their clients, lenders, suppliers, sub-contractors, and suppliers. Ask them for their opinion: How satisfied were they? Did the project get managed well? Did the builder pay sub-contractors and suppliers on time? How was the construction quality? Ask for samples of contracts, schedules and warranties from your builder.

4) Locate a location and buy your land

It is necessary to search for and purchase land for your dream home. The professionals can assist you in evaluating potential sites for their suitability for building, availability of utilities, and views.

5) Contribute to the design

Your architect/designer will need to discuss the costs and benefits of each option, set a budget and then finalize design details, floor plans, features, and product elements that are most appropriate for your home.

The above elements are not subject to a “typical” time limit. They are also not required when buying a pre-built home. It is up to you how long they take. The process of dream building, site selection and home design can take several months to complete.

6) Track Construction

You will need to make many choices during construction, in addition to the important decisions you have to make with your architect when designing your home. A typical 12-month construction schedule for a custom-built home will require significant buyer input regarding design decisions, product selections, and color choices. This is at least 9 months.

Call Dawol Homes now if you need the help of professionals in building your dream home. 

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Dawol Homes
9404 Hwy 17 Bypass,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 294-2859

Dawol Homes Sales Office
3100 Dick Pond Rd # E
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-294-2859

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