You’re finally ready to create your forever home. You know exactly how you’d like your primary bedroom to look, the color of the cabinets, and the kitchen tiles. Now, all that is left to do is choose the right custom home builder. But with so many local options, where do you start? Here, we’ve detailed the best tips for narrowing down the best luxury home builder in your area!
Reach Out to Your Community
If you’ve located the neighborhood you’d like to build your home in, the first thing you should do is connect with your future neighbors. This is especially relevant if their home has exterior elements you’re looking to implement on your own.
If they also invested in a custom new home construction, they can easily give you the contact information of their builder. This can also give you a chance to ask the need-to-know questions about the custom home building process and the relationship they had with their luxury home builder. Consider asking them how long their home took to build, whether their home builder was responsive and receptive to their requests, and if there were any hiccups during the building process.
Attend an Open House
Not only does an open house give you a chance to explore the interior of other luxury homes so you can gain inspiration, but it is also a great place to ask the realtor or property developer about the luxury home builder that was contracted for the property. An open house will also have specs about the property that neighbors or homeowners themselves may not know offhand.
Loving the interior of a custom home is just as important as admiring the exterior, so be sure to keep track of all the elements you adore throughout the home! Once you’ve toured the space, be sure to request the contact information of the luxury home builder.
Perform Online Research
Google is a property owner’s best friend! Research custom home builders in your area and make a list of what services and specialties are most important to you. You can also find the contact information of the home builders’ association in your area. This will allow you to build a basic contact list of custom home builders. From there, you can look up reviews and browse their recent projects. It’s best to narrow down about 2-3 different custom home builders so you can compare estimates, material usage, and building timelines.
Schedule a Consultation
Once you have a short list of potential custom home builders, it’s time to schedule a consultation! At your consultation, you can expect to review recent properties your custom home builder developed. You’ll also have a chance to get a better understanding of what goes into the building process, what is needed on your end, and how long it will take to bring your dream property to fruition.
Don’t be afraid to schedule a second meeting to solidify your decision. Any reputable luxury home builder will be more than willing to sit down with you and answer any final questions or concerns you may have!
At Gallagher Co. Construction, we are honored to be a part of your and your family’s custom home-building journey. For over 20 years, we’ve developed lifelong relationships with property owners in the Mercer Island area, creating beautiful luxury homes that become the foundation of your lifelong memories. To learn more about our waterfront home remodeling and custom new home construction services, feel free to contact our team today for a one-on-one consultation.