• What is the proposed date that you would like to be in your new home?
• Have you spoken with a lender and decided on the project budget for lot/ house?
• What amount of square footage do you think you need in your new home?
• What specific rooms are you interested in having in your new home?
• Would you prefer to design your home completely, or would you prefer to start with an existing plan and modify?
• Do you anticipate building flexibility into your home design for changing family needs, or possibly some additional space to be finished in the future?
• What top 10 "must have" amenities do you want in your new home? Try to rank them in the order of their importance.
• Are there specific things that you do/do not like about new homes in general?
• Are you interested in providing your own funding for the construction of your home or would you prefer that the builder handle the total project?
• Is there any construction idea that interests you, or that you anticipate spending more on (millwork, plumbing, flooring, cabinetry, lighting, etc)?
• Would you prefer to have assistance with coordinating the custom selections for your new home or do you feel confident that you can handle it?
• Do you understand the concept of allowance budgets for cabinets, flooring, etc.?
• Are you familiar with how builders deal with owner changes to the plans after construction begins?
• What do you view as the biggest challenge for you in building a custom home?
• Do you have time to attend scheduled construction meetings with your builder?
• How involved would you like to be in the building process of your new home?

Back to Building Your Home