Anything structural that you CANNOT change later (bay windows, bump outs, windows, plumbing rough ins, room additions) are the most important things to add. Pretty much everything else can be added later for way less.
Countertops and backsplash are easy to replace later on and way cheaper outside. Tiles, cabinet and rough in plumbing and electrical are worth the upgrade with the builder.
We’ve built 3 totally custom homes in the past. We are now moving into a subdivision and dealing with the typical builder options. After 49 years with my wife and constructing 3 homes I’ve learned these 2 magic phrases. # 1 - Yes dear, # 2 - I understand. But I do like your videos just in case I’m asked a question. I’ll quote you! Thanks
one thing i would add is choosing a specific lot. some lots come with an electric box right infront of the house which would truly effect the resale value of the home. another point is choosing a lot with a walkout basement as opposed to underground basement. even if you have to pay 20k extra for this, this would dramatically increase your property value as you can setup the basement to have a seprate unit and potentially rent it. apx 50-60k increase to your property
We spent a chunk of our upgrade costs on a lot on optional built-in cabinets (upper linen, mud room, laundry room, etc.). Can't really add those later and have things match. Who wouldn't like additional built-in storage?
There’s a few things since I’m moving to Montana. Heated workshop/garages-attached, and putting safe room spaces throughout the house as well as a panic/safe room, a 3 seasons room and patio slabs or wood deck?
Do they offer options to increase energy efficiency with more insulation, lower u-factor windows, all LED lighting, and energy efficient bath fans and appliances?
Hey Coral, you are my kind of girl. I too believe that the kitchen and the washrooms are priorities in a home. This may be a bad habit but I kind of figure out a person/ family's live style by looking at their kitchen and washroom.
Some helpful tips from a real estate investor. I've never built a house before I have had friends that have. Here's some of the things we have done to save them money and get them what they wanted. 1. Flooring. When you decide to pull the carpet and put in wood flooring you're still paying for the carpet so have them put the carpet in. Once they are done take pics of the carpet and sell it on facebook marking or other online adds. Investor will buy that carpet. You wouldn't get market value out of it, however you will atleast make something off of it. And added bonus is some investors will take the carpert out for you. They will use it for a rental property. 2. Baseboards. Some builders will let you upgrade the baseboard. Once again you are still paying for the old baseboard. So change out the baseboard after the house is done. You can sell the old baseboard once again on some form of social market. 3. Changing out hollow doors to solid core doors. Let the builder install the hollow door and change them out afterwards. Sell the hollow doors. These are just a few things my friend and I did when he built his house. Saved him well over 10K and he got what he wanted!! That isn't counting the money he made selling the things he took out. Same thing for light fixture...take what the builder is going to give you and sell it afterwards. If you are handy you will save a lot...if not find a handy man or girl and I'm sure they will give you a great deal to do all that work. You will still save a bunch of money and have a larger selection to pick from. Backsplash....have that done afterwards. 1. You will save money. 2. Most likely you will get a better job.
Hi!! Thank you for your dos & donts videos!! Very very helpful!! I will be going to the design center in about 3wks, your videos have fueled my excitement and help me create a list! Do you have any recommendations on how I should best utilize the incentive dollars at the design center?
Coral Hoyt hey thanks for all the videos . We have signed up a contract to build our home . The design center pdf is 55 pages long lol. There are so many levels 1 through 6 . So what levels are good for flooring, gourmet cabinet , granite or quartz counter top, backsplash wall or listello? I really like those wood plank tiles but am fraud if those design center have the natural wood colors )
I love your video! but the link to your organization essentials doesn't work, do you have a website or something else that can allow me to access this?
Sorry about that! Here's the updated link: bit.ly/3ecmdox I don't have a website yet, but that is a project I will be working on in the future. Thanks for letting me know about the link!
How much over the "base" price did you guys end up spending? We are starting to look into building our own home with KB and we're trying to not go into this blind.
when you have talked to them do they include the lot premium? This will make an impact! If you get an idea of structural options, lot premium, and base you will have a better idea of a budget for design options.
This video literally proves that men and women are not the same. If a dude made this video the places he'd be spending his money would be "machine shop annex on the garage," "Car lift in the garage," "Game room in the basement with bar, built in counter kegerator and home brewing center." "Armory with secret door entrance," "outdoor BBQ center with built in pizza oven and smoker."
This is actually the opposite of what you’re supposed to do. All those things should be upgraded after you close to save money. Doing all those upgrades with the builder is a rip off
Totally agree! Especially the kitchen cabinets! You do want to put the money at the kitchen, but not with the builder! Their cabinets are way more expensive than it’s actual market price! Tiles are not expensive to remove and reinstall! It’s just a little loud and dirty to demo and reinstall but not hard and painful! You will have whole lot more and better options of tiles in the Remodling market than the builders! Especially if you have the builders to install level I ceramic tiles, are very easy to be removed because they are easily cracked!
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Anything structural that you CANNOT change later (bay windows, bump outs, windows, plumbing rough ins, room additions) are the most important things to add. Pretty much everything else can be added later for way less.
Countertops and backsplash are easy to replace later on and way cheaper outside. Tiles, cabinet and rough in plumbing and electrical are worth the upgrade with the builder.
We’ve built 3 totally custom homes in the past. We are now moving into a subdivision and dealing with the typical builder options. After 49 years with my wife and constructing 3 homes I’ve learned these 2 magic phrases. # 1 - Yes dear, # 2 - I understand. But I do like your videos just in case I’m asked a question. I’ll quote you! Thanks
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Great video! I absolutely despise that style of granite, but that is just a personal preference. Great information.
Love the pebble look of the shower floor. The granite in the bathrooms sound like a nice idea as well.
one thing i would add is choosing a specific lot. some lots come with an electric box right infront of the house which would truly effect the resale value of the home. another point is choosing a lot with a walkout basement as opposed to underground basement. even if you have to pay 20k extra for this, this would dramatically increase your property value as you can setup the basement to have a seprate unit and potentially rent it. apx 50-60k increase to your property
We added a 220v outlet to our kitchen island so it gives an option to move the stove to the island if wanted.
I do like your tips, somethings are definitely personal. But it is good to hear what someone else who has gone through it has to say.
Regarding the floor outlets - not everyone has a slab floor. If you have a sub floor, those things can easily be added later.
We spent a chunk of our upgrade costs on a lot on optional built-in cabinets (upper linen, mud room, laundry room, etc.). Can't really add those later and have things match. Who wouldn't like additional built-in storage?
There’s a few things since I’m moving to Montana. Heated workshop/garages-attached, and putting safe room spaces throughout the house as well as a panic/safe room, a 3 seasons room and patio slabs or wood deck?
Very helpful. I’ll be going thru the process pretty soon.
Do they offer options to increase energy efficiency with more insulation, lower u-factor windows, all LED lighting, and energy efficient bath fans and appliances?
Hey Coral, you are my kind of girl. I too believe that the kitchen and the washrooms are priorities in a home. This may be a bad habit but I kind of figure out a person/ family's live style by looking at their kitchen and washroom.
You mean, add another 30k on upgrade so u can sale later?? Much of this things can be done later for less
We have appointment for designing home next weak. Thank you for sharing.
Some helpful tips from a real estate investor. I've never built a house before I have had friends that have. Here's some of the things we have done to save them money and get them what they wanted. 1. Flooring. When you decide to pull the carpet and put in wood flooring you're still paying for the carpet so have them put the carpet in. Once they are done take pics of the carpet and sell it on facebook marking or other online adds. Investor will buy that carpet. You wouldn't get market value out of it, however you will atleast make something off of it. And added bonus is some investors will take the carpert out for you. They will use it for a rental property. 2. Baseboards. Some builders will let you upgrade the baseboard. Once again you are still paying for the old baseboard. So change out the baseboard after the house is done. You can sell the old baseboard once again on some form of social market. 3. Changing out hollow doors to solid core doors. Let the builder install the hollow door and change them out afterwards. Sell the hollow doors. These are just a few things my friend and I did when he built his house. Saved him well over 10K and he got what he wanted!! That isn't counting the money he made selling the things he took out. Same thing for light fixture...take what the builder is going to give you and sell it afterwards. If you are handy you will save a lot...if not find a handy man or girl and I'm sure they will give you a great deal to do all that work. You will still save a bunch of money and have a larger selection to pick from. Backsplash....have that done afterwards. 1. You will save money. 2. Most likely you will get a better job.
How much is "a little nbit more" for Level 2 cabinets?
Excellent video, very informative! I'm starting this journey soon :)
Good summary of the four at the end!
Who did you use as a builder? My husband and I are starting the process now and I'm trying not to freak out 😅😅
8:05 - NEVER do electrical work "later" as far as adding outlets, running wire, etc. Do everyhting that is "behind the sheetrock" up front.
Hi!! Thank you for your dos & donts videos!! Very very helpful!! I will be going to the design center in about 3wks, your videos have fueled my excitement and help me create a list! Do you have any recommendations on how I should best utilize the incentive dollars at the design center?
Good tips. Thanks.
Great tips!!!! Thank you!
I see that you have textured walls, did they offer you an option for smooth walls?
Great editing!
Thanks!
Wow really2 good Tips 🙏
Great great tips!! Okay, can we get a makeup tutorial..your makeup is really nice!!
Thank you!! This was very informative I'm starting the process in a few months, so this comes in handy.
we upgraded to solid wood stairs instead of carpeted stairs which are costly to redo later.
Where did you get that patio furniture? My wife loves it.
It's from Home Depot.
Enjoy video, would like to receive you guide
good info thanks
You're very welcome!
Coral Hoyt hey thanks for all the videos . We have signed up a contract to build our home . The design center pdf is 55 pages long lol. There are so many levels 1 through 6 . So what levels are good for flooring, gourmet cabinet , granite or quartz counter top, backsplash wall or listello? I really like those wood plank tiles but am fraud if those design center have the natural wood colors )
I love your video! but the link to your organization essentials doesn't work, do you have a website or something else that can allow me to access this?
Sorry about that! Here's the updated link: bit.ly/3ecmdox
I don't have a website yet, but that is a project I will be working on in the future. Thanks for letting me know about the link!
Great information
How about dropping in a splash pool out back during the process or after ?
Thank you
Thanks
How much over the "base" price did you guys end up spending? We are starting to look into building our own home with KB and we're trying to not go into this blind.
when you have talked to them do they include the lot premium? This will make an impact! If you get an idea of structural options, lot premium, and base you will have a better idea of a budget for design options.
Can you send me a step-by-step when building from selecting a lot?
This video literally proves that men and women are not the same. If a dude made this video the places he'd be spending his money would be "machine shop annex on the garage," "Car lift in the garage," "Game room in the basement with bar, built in counter kegerator and home brewing center." "Armory with secret door entrance," "outdoor BBQ center with built in pizza oven and smoker."
your bathroom pebble tiles look like they're starting to rust. If any iron in it beware
Great video
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This is actually the opposite of what you’re supposed to do. All those things should be upgraded after you close to save money. Doing all those upgrades with the builder is a rip off
Totally agree! Especially the kitchen cabinets! You do want to put the money at the kitchen, but not with the builder! Their cabinets are way more expensive than it’s actual market price! Tiles are not expensive to remove and reinstall! It’s just a little loud and dirty to demo and reinstall but not hard and painful! You will have whole lot more and better options of tiles in the Remodling market than the builders! Especially if you have the builders to install level I ceramic tiles, are very easy to be removed because they are easily cracked!
Bay windows are a 70s and 80s thing. NO WAY should you pay for that "addition".
Please don’t speak to fast 😱 can you please email me the Informacion your tips are very good I am in the process of buying my new home!
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if I knew about this .. I'd would have saved some cash, but most of the ideas I already knew.. because I was a cheap wad to be honest