To finally have the opportunity to build your dream home is an incredible and monumental experience. However, there are mistakes and sometimes, big mistakes, that can turn building your dream home into a nightmare.
Some things that Nautilus Homes would suggest to make this experience as pleasant, productive and efficient as possible are:
NOT Saving Money for Design
Saving money on design is not money saved. There are things that create value beyond their cost, and design is one of them. You could skimp on design and put one million dollars worth of materials into your home, but when it comes time to sell, the buyers might not feel the home is valued at one million dollars. Always keep in mind that money spent is not always equal to the value it created. Sometimes it is more, and sometimes it is less!
NOT Involving the Design and Construction Teams Until After Your Land Purchase
This is a big one, and it’s a recipe for disaster. When purchasing a property or building a house in Southwest Florida, it is important to find a good realtor to represent you and your interests from the get-go. Find a builder, architect and designer that work well with you and your needs. If you start with one, he or she can help you find the remaining three (be mindful of starting with realtors because they may be asking for commissions for their referals). It is important to do this due diligence BEFORE you start to build or purchase land. Your personalized team of designers and builders will help you in your investigations of the property. There can be lots of hidden issues that you might not be privy to that only professionals can help uncover.
Going Down a Path That You’re Not Happy With in Order to Appease Someone Else
This may seem crazy, but we’re all guilty of it. One of the best tips to avoid this is to avoid using your friend’s suggestions or recommendations. This can lead to you building a house with people that don’t understand your vision but continuing on because it’s your best friend’s architect and she “swears by him!” Remember, it’s your house. The same holds true for dealing with a pushy or unresponsive architect; sometimes the pride of an architect can drive the home of your dreams to becoming the home of their dreams.
Not Knowing Your Own Vision
Indecision is easy when the world is your oyster. It is hard enough to decide on a car and its options. When deciding to build a house, you have so many choices that it can seem daunting. Without careful planning, the home can seem disjointed due to inconsistency in style throughout. It is important to have a realistic and uniform vision of what you want your dream house to be. Decide what you want and experienced builders and architects can help mold your vision into a reality. Before you even break ground, build a library of ideas you like, as you would plan a wedding. Creative outlets like Houzz and Pinterest are great tools to do this.
The Nautilus Homes Experience
At Nautilus Homes, we prefer to get involved with your potential new home build as early as possible. If you are scouting the Sarasota area for land to build your dream home, we can even help you evaluate different locations and properties and provide our professional recommendations. Things such as land use, lay out, and orientation with the environment are factors that homeowners often do not think about, but can make a big difference.
We have a holistic view and approach with each of our projects, which helps us design and develop the home that is most appropriate for you, your vision, your location, and your aesthetic taste.
Let Nautilus Homes be your trusted adviser on your next new home or major renovation.
