If you are looking to build a custom home, make sure you interview builders while you look for land to purchase. Do not wait until one is done before you do the other.
If you are thinking about building your own custom home, getting started might seem a little daunting, but we have some advice that will help you get started on the right foot.
Many times, people who want to build their own dream home start by buying land before they choose a builder. Our suggestion is to interview builders while you look at land to buy.
When people look at land to buy, it is tempting to want to buy the cheapest lot, but make sure you look at the full infrastructure cost. What utilities would be available? What about the soils—would you need to add engineered field dirt to build your foundation?
Many times, people who want to build their own dream home start by buying land before they choose a builder. Our suggestion is to interview builders while you look at land to buy.
When people look at land to buy, it is tempting to want to buy the cheapest lot, but make sure you look at the full infrastructure cost. What utilities would be available? What about the soils—would you need to add engineered field dirt to build your foundation?
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Finding a great piece of land and a great builder will ensure that you start things off right.
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While you look for builders, it helps if you have an idea of what floor plan you want because builders need to know how much land you need and what its dimensions should be to accommodate the home you envision.
From that point, there will be plenty more plans to be made and decisions to consider, but finding a great piece of land and a great builder will ensure that you start things off right.
If you have any other questions about building a custom home or you have any other real estate needs, please feel free to reach out to us. We would be happy to help you.
