Builder Tips
TIPS TO BUILD YOUR HOME
- TEAM UP WITH A REALTOR®
Your REALTOR® will assist with info on special assessments, taxes, lots available, plans to compare, and builder promotions. Going directly to the builder usually doesn’t save you money. - KNOW YOUR BUILDER
Get references from those who have worked with the builder and make sure you see their unfinished & finished product. - COMPARISON SHOP
If you are getting bids from more than one builder, remember to compare apples to apples. Just because two homes have similar amenities, doesn’t mean they are the same quality. - KNOW WHAT IS INCLUDED
Get everything in writing that is included in your build. Some common items are appliances, washer/dryer, window coverings, sod/hydro seed, final grade vs rough grade yard, deck, and sidewalks. - KNOW YOUR ALLOWANCES
An allowance is the amount of money the builder sets aside for things such as appliances, lighting, flooring and more. Your REALTOR® will explain what it means if you are over or under budget. - KNOW SQUARE FOOTAGE
Check out some model homes and decide the size of rooms you need. Don’t forget about closets and storage too! - DOCUMENTATION
Keep good notes and all of your receipts for lighting, appliances, etc. - BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS
Weather, waiting for sub-contractors, or visiting the job site too often could cause delays in the construction of the home. Have a backup housing plan if your home is not completed on time. - THINK RESALE!
Choose a good location and plan to make your home desirable for resale down the road. - BE PREPARED FOR OVERAGES
All upgrades will be charged to you, which may change your mortgage payment. Get all changes in writing and know that it may cause a delay and/or up-charge from your builder. Be aware that too many upgrades can cause appraisal issues.
Testimonials
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Nick Hamilton is the most patient person we have ever worked with! Highly reccomend him!
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- Kristin Kopp
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Nick Hamilton was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very patient with our prolonged house hunt and numerous questions. We had switched from our previous realtor because we felt pushed to make decisions that we were not comfortable with in order to give the realtor a quick sale. We appreciated Nick's honesty about each home we toured and as we prepared to list our current home, as it was apparent he wanted what was best for us and our needs.
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- Asenath Huether
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Nick Hamilton was so great to work with! He is knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to the client. Highly recommended!!
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- Deborah Sjoblom
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Thank you for all the help! We are enjoying our new home.
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- Ethan Smith
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Everything went great; the whole buying and finding houses was smooth!
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- Dat Bang Nguyen
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Nick did a great job through the process of building our house. Would recommend him to anybody.
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- Eric Elstad
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Nick Hamilton was awesome to work with and never left us with unanswered questions. Being first time home buyers his knowledge and eagerness to continually help us along really made all the difference. Can't say a single thing negative about our experience.
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- Garrett Longtin
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Nick went above and beyond with the sale of my house. It was put on the market late (my fault) and I knew it was going to be a difficult sale based on the layout and all of the competition but Nick stuck by my side through the entire process. Whenever I was discouraged or frustrated he kept me positive and moving forward. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Nick 10 times out of 10 to help me through the sale of my home and purchase of my next.
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- Derek Roth
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My realtor, Nick, was super helpful and supportive. Stayed in contact and answered all my questions.
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- Karla Babler
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Nick is an excellent agent. He is very caring to your wants and needs . He is prompt on return phone calls and is available when you need him! He is knowledgeable about properties. He was very helpful when we purchased a older Home with issues
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- Sharyl Isaak
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Nick went above and beyond. Very chatty and loves to shoot the breeze. Will use him again if we ever move out of this awesome house he found for us.
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- Charlie Clark
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Nick did an excellent job. He was great to work with. He showed us a ton of houses and gave us great advice. When we finally found our house he mentioned how good of a choice he thought we had made. He said this was definitely the best house we had looked at and he was happy for us when our offer was accepted. I would definitely recommend him to others looking for a new home.
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- Benjamin Huether
Tax and special assessment figures are provided by the listing companies and are usually from the most recent tax bill, but buyer should verify amounts with appropriate governmental departments for accuracy and future estimates. New construction listings often have incomplete or no information on tax or special assessment estimates provided by listing companies, so they must be verified. Figures do not reflect any pending, proposed, or future special assessments which may be levied by governmental
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. © 2021 MLS and FBS. Prepared by SASI - Lake Region Association of REALTORS on September 21, 2021 5:25 PM UTC The broker providing this data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision. The broker providing this data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision. The information
