If the thought of a custom built home excites you but the actual custom home building process intimidates you, keep reading. We promise, the experience can be just as enjoyable as the end result.
Now, the question is, where to begin?
Obvious answer: you need a roof over your head. But, a custom home is so much more than just that. When you build a custom home, you have the opportunity to personalize every single aspect to create your desired home experience that matches your lifestyle. It has to be just right for you. A few thought-starter questions for you to consider are:
Once you know what you need your home to do for you, you can better determine the livable square footage for both today and tomorrow. You may just be moving in as a couple, but it’s important to plan ahead if you hope to grow a family or support your extended family in the future.
Not only will you get to decide how your home is set up, you have the opportunity to choose where it will be built when you choose on your lot construction. Your custom home can be at the center of your desired neighborhood, close to your favorite amenities or far out in the countryside on acres of land. Just be sure to follow our top five tips to consider before buying land for your custom home here. If you pick the property, we can help you position your home on your lot.
If you haven’t yet found that perfect piece of land, don’t fret. Half of our customers first come to us without land. Your custom homebuilder can help you find the right property for you and your custom home. In the meantime, consider how you might answer these questions in our recent post.
Here’s the thing: you don’t need to have it all figured out before you get started. We always kick off every custom home building project with a meeting with a New Home Consultant, or NHC. Your NHC is there to help you take your abstract idea and transform it into a specific custom home building plan.
Chances are, you haven’t been through the custom home building process before. So, don’t expect to be the expert. That’s why you hire the experts. The only thing you need to know is that there is no such thing as too many questions when it comes to custom home building. In the end, the more questions you bring to the table, the better your NHC, and eventually, your Construction Manager, will understand where you’re coming from. Consider questions like:
Still not sure how to begin? Read our recent post that answers our most frequently asked questions. Or, if you have friends who have built custom in the past, ask them how they made their process work for them.
This is the most important step in bringing your home vision to reality. Your homebuilder should have years of experience, established relationships with trade partners, and a team of expert construction managers. That is exactly what we at Schumacher Homes offer. Together, our team of highly qualified professionals will guide you through the custom home building process from design through construction.
Put simply, there’s no substitute for living in a home filled with choices made by you, for you. When you build a custom home, you’re not limited to just decorating rooms, choosing a floor plan and some finishes. Your home will have your vision and be a place for you to express yourself in ways you never expected.
Once you’re ready to get started, contact us at Schumacher Homes. We’ll get you connected with one of our New Home Consultants.
Schumacher Homes, based in Canton, Ohio, is America’s largest custom homebuilder, with operations in 32 markets in 12 states across the country. The National Housing Quality award winning company has built over 20,000 homes, customized to fit each family’s lifestyle, since its founding by Paul Schumacher in 1992. Schumacher Homes takes each customer’s inspiration and gives it a home. Each Schumacher Homes location includes a one-stop shopping design studio and model homes displaying the latest in architectural and product trends. Stop in today, be inspired and receive your no obligation price quote.
