Building Process
General Home and Community Discussion with Sales Manager
- Introduction to Randy Wise Homes and Welcome
- Discuss new home “wish list”
- Discuss new home financial goals and pre-qualification
- Discuss Community
- Discuss Models best suited to meet goals
- Discuss home sites
- Discuss home buying process
Detailed Home Discussion with Sales Manager
- In depth discussion regarding selected model, included features, structural options, design options
- Detailed discussion regarding financial goals and qualifications
- Detailed discussion regarding home buying process and timeline
Presentation of New Home Details
- Plans, specifications, and plot plan reviewed with options, both structural and design.
- Detailed costs (HPAW) outlining all plan, home site, structural and design options reviewed
- Discuss Design Meeting process and Preview Interior and Exterior Selections
Contract Meeting
- All plan, lot, structural and design options are determined and agreed.
- Agreement to Purchase and all related addendums including warranty information are reviewed, agreed and signed
- New Home deposit paid
Structural or Site Plan changes after this meeting are not allowed
Design Meeting
- Meet and Greet
- Review of Selected Plan, Structural Options, and Design Options
- Plans and Site plan are signed and dated
- General discussion outlining process
- Exterior discussion
- Exterior colors presented and selected
- Interior discussion
- Interior colors presented and selected
- “General” Cabinet Drawings are reviewed and options priced if any
- Final Cabinet Drawings will reviewed and signed off at framing
- “General” Electrical Discussion
- Electrical Plans and Option Pricing will be emailed to homeowner
- Homeowner will have One week to review and make additions, if needed
- An Option Pricing Worksheet (Design Addendum) and Discussion Guide created if necessary.
Design Meeting “THIS IS YOUR HOME MEETING”
- Final Design Addendum Discussion and Decision
- Electrical options totaled and included
- Final Exterior Color Discussion and Decision
- Final Interior Color Discussion and Decision
- “This is your Home”
- Color selection guide is signed
- Design Addendum/ Discussion Guide is signed
- Photographed selections signed
Remember, “THIS IS YOUR HOME.” If you are not 100% Confident and Comfortable in your decisions, please take an additional 3 business days to think about the decisions before you sign. Changes to the Color Selection Guide and Specifications, are costly, time consuming, and where the majority of delays, mistakes, confusion, and miscommunication come from.
As a Note, Change Orders pose a negative impact on the overall build. From execution, vendor orders, availability of products, trade install applications, and other concurrent projects. As a team, Randy Wise Homes advises against Change Orders.
Changes, only if approved by Randy Wise Homes, after this meeting will result in a Change Order. There will be a minimum Change Order Fee of $2,500.00. Cost associated with Change Order Items will be marked up minimum 50%. All will be paid in Cash at time of signature of said Change Order.
Construction Perm Closing Process
- Final package of contract, plans, and specifications sent to bank for processing construction/ perm loan.
- Closing details and schedule prepared by bank and title company
- Closing Scheduled
During this time we are working hard at Permitting Processes, Architectural Review Processes, Scheduling, and Developing Purchase Orders with our goal being to start clearing the Lot within a week or two of Closing
It’s a go!!
- Phone call from Project Manager informing site work has begun and review construction process
Cabinet Meeting via Email (one week after closing)
- Cabinets drawings discussed with Project Manager
- Cabinet drawings signed off and options paid for with in one week of receipt
Pre-Drywall Walkthrough
- Site Walk and discuss the particulars of the Home such as Foundation, Framing, Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing
- Review Superintendent Package including Plans, Selection Guide, Electrical Plans, Cabinet Drawings, Specifications, and Selected Options
- Remember to take pictures of the interior and exterior walls as it may help when hanging pictures or future remodeling
- Start closing discussion with Lender
An estimated completion window will be given by the Project Manager when Wood Floors are completely installed
Walkthrough and Home Orientation
- Certificate of Occupancy must be issued to Builder at this point
- Room by Room walkthrough of the home compiling an Easy to Follow Checklist of items of concern will be completed with the Superintendent and Project Manager. It is our goal to turn this home over to you with “ZERO DEFECTS” in accordance with 2-10 Warranties Performance Standards
- During this Room by Room walkthrough the Superintendent will demonstrate and explain key features of the Home as well as explain where to find utility shut offs and maintenance tips
- Walkthrough Checklist developed
Pre-Closing Meeting
- Review and confirm Completion of Checklist from Previous Walkthrough
- Checklist signed off by Superintendent and Owner as we cannot close or modify until this is signed off as complete.
- Review any questions you may have from the previous Home Orientation
- Landscaping School Coordinated, if needed
- Alarm/ System School Coordinated, if needed
- Pool School Coordinated, if needed
- 2-10 Warranty, 2-10 Registration, and Warranty Process explained as well as a New Buyers package review. This Package has Appliance Documents, Garage Doors Openers, HVAC Warranty Registration, and many other important documents to read through
Closing or Modifying On Your New Home
- Coordinated with Lender and Title Company to close or modify your home loan
- It’s yours! Time to move in!!!
Congratulations on Your New Randy Wise Home!
- Now that the home is closed or modified, it is up to the owner to register Your Home online with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. Please take this time to download, print, and read all Warranty/ Maintenance guides.
- Enjoy being settled in your Beautiful Randy Wise Home.
*Process may vary by neighborhood.
Randy Wise Homes wants to know how much you love your new home. Please email us at info@randywisehomes.com to tell us about your experience with Randy Wise Homes. Referrals are the kindest compliment you can give and are greatly appreciated!