#4 The Ground is Broken
You have a lot, house plan, builder, budget and a permit! Congratulations, you are on your way to fulfilling your dream of building a home. There is still so much more to do, so what's next?
First, trust your builder, unless they give you reason not to. They understand the process and the industry, and they know what to do. Thats why you hired them. Your builder will make sure things go as planned and that everything gets done. There are still many things that need to be done by you, so focus on those.
Many times, homeowners change their mind during the construction process on finishes and fixtures, design ideas and colors. Spend your time making up your mind and locking in all of those things. There are several ways that people make decisions. Using online resources like Pinterest boards, interior designers, friends and relatives. Being able to visualize a 2d concept in 3d is a challenge for most. Seeing design ideas created in one space and transferred into yours can also be a challenge. Taking someone's opinion (personal or professional) can also be a challenge. So, what do you do?
With the advancement in technology transforming the construction industry, there is another way you can make decisions for the exterior and certain interior spaces of your home. Home Configure & Render. Digital Solutions by Builders FirstSource can help you visualize your space and make decisions and selections.
Check out this link to a project that can help you choose products and colors on the exterior of your home and the kitchen and master bathroom. With this tool, your house plans are digitized into a 3d model. The great part about this is it's your home! Your project. You don't have to imagine other people's designs and spaces as your own. Real time changes that make decisions easier.
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This tool can be a more cost-effective option than an interior designer and can be used to give your builder a specification sheet of your choices that they can use to make your dreams come true. Ask your builder if they use Digital Tools from Builders FirstSource.
Another option is called Render. With Render, you don't make choices or selections in real time within the model, but you can take your design ideas and have them created with your plan set so you can see what they look like. With Render, you can get a look at more areas of your home for about the same amount of money as a home configure. Check out the link below for a Render example
Whatever way you choose, focus on the most important part of the build for you. Your choices made as early as possible save the builder time and energy and can also improve the timeline of your project. If the builder knows what to order early on, they can be prepared to order them at the right time to keep the project moving smoothly. Your builder and your anxiety will appreciate you for making decisions. Seeing them come together will build the excitement along with the home.
I hope these are helpful. More to come as the home comes out of the ground