About to meet with builder for the 4th time
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Comments (11)Our GC had a wonderful exercise for us. His assignment even before we met was to have DH & me write out our top 20 items/ideas for the house (in order of importance). We did this seperarately w/o knowing each other's top 20. We then brought this list to GC on our first meeting. This enabled him to get the big picture. We also took these lists to the architect. Along with this list, was a photo of what we desired & a layout we thought we liked. As the process has developed, all of our smaller, nitpicky items have come out. GC has appreciated the thought process that I've put into it all. He said it has made everything move smoothly. In the end, I will have less daily choices to make. Although I did SO much research prior to all of our meetings, I have welcomed GC's ideas & knowledge, as well. Afterall, we are hiring him for his skills, knowledge, & expertise. He has been doing this 30+ years & I have only just recently begun this process. I definitely would not go into this seeming like a total know-it-all or you will make GC's life quite unpleasant. Also, in all honesty, about 90% of our desires for our home, GC had already planned for, so I would really be looking for the best GC you can find....See MoreMeeting with builder in the morning, first meeting!
Comments (4)How exciting -- another step closer to your dream house! I think if you can let the builder know what you are trying to get out of the meeting, he/she might better figure out the best way to help you: "why are you the right builder for my dream house," "should I buy this property for my dream house," "how much do you think it would cost to build my dream house here," all of the above? something else? I wouldn't be so concerned about coming across as a "silly first time builder," personally I would want more education about what I didn't already know that I should know. Especially since it sounds like you are already talking with an architect who ultimately could become your guide during the building process. When we first met with builders, I would affirmatively say that we had not built a house before, here's what we're thinking about but you are the experts so we want your opinions, and what else should we be asking. The contractors knew that we would be talking to other contractors and using an architect, so there was every incentive for them to be forthcoming and helpful rather than trying to take advantage of any initial lack of knowledge on our part. At some point, you will want to get references and see completed projects. And, as still_waters points out, the whole "getting to know you" part is very important as you ultimately will be spending lots of time with the one you choose. Good luck!...See MoreMeeting with builder, need layout for great room.
Comments (5)So sorry, Annette, I meant the couch would be facing the TV, with the window behind the couch, assuming you're putting the TV in the bookcase area. My brain went bye-bye there, I'm afraid. As I said, for your purposes putting the fireplace in the corner seems like a great idea. I like your plan of putting the TV on the bookshelf wall which means the couch will be facing it. I'd probably add another chair or two, or could you even do a love seat on either end, perpendicular to the bookcase? I wonder, why not make the bar and the bookcase connect, so that you have that whole wall of built-ins, using the same kind of wood or color so that it looks more clean and unified? The carpet seems a tad dark and busy to me. Is it for the living or dining area, or will both have the same design rug? I've read negative things about having the TV over the mantel, even though it's done a lot these days. Issues are TV components being sensitive to heat and smoke (assuming you don't have a gas fireplace, which pollutes a lot less) and neck strain which can even cause permanent problems. Let us know what you decide on assuming you purchase this house....See MoreBuilder Failure to Meet Closing
Comments (24)Shola Atkins - using earnest money as “liquidated damages“ under a real estate purchase agreement is a remedy for a SELLER - not for a BUYER. This type of remedy is used when damages caused by a breach will be difficult or impossible to prove. While you are correct that the earnest money deposit is often used as liquidated damages, it would not make sense for a buyer’s remedies to be limited this way. The buyer is the party who placed the earnest money into the escrow account - giving the buyer his/her own money back wouldn’t be a remedy at all. On the other hand, economic damages and non-economic damages are known legally as compensatory damages (actual damages in layman’s terms). Economic damages are the tangible financial losses a party suffers. It is easy to prove these damages in court by supplying bills/receipts....See MoreVirgil Carter Fine Art
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