Which do you contact first, an Architect or Builder?
Which do you contact first, an Architect or Builder?
If your answer was Architect, you need to keep on reading…
One of the biggest misconceptions for customers when looking to build their home is that you first need to work with an Architect. Although an Architect is an important piece of your dream home team, we believe that it should be the other way around! When you are debating the idea of investing in your future by building a home for your family, it is reasonable to assume that designing your home should be your first step. However, years of experience have taught us that meeting with a builder first will save you THOUSANDS of dollars (if not more) and relieve you of unnecessary stress and disappointment!
Builders know their markets. They understand the ebb and flow of the construction industry that may cause increases or decreases in supply pricing. They have long-established relationships with suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors that will be a benefit to you. Simply stated, they manufacture the product you are looking for.
THEY are in a position to guide you down the path of fewer head/heartaches (if we can be a little dramatic here). There are many stories of people that have decided to build their home, created their Pinterest board, saved ALL the images on Houzz of the most eclectic and modern designs. Then taken their hours of hard work to their Architect and designed a magnificent home. Excitedly, they take their plans to their first meeting with a builder where they present their masterpiece. When asked how much they thought their dream home would cost, they are met with the unfortunate news that they are widely off.
We hate having to be the bearer of bad news, or be the ones to disappoint potential customers when the reality doesn’t meet their pricing expectations, however, THAT is how our knowledge, experience, and expertise will benefit you. By deciding to start the process with a builder, you now have an industry-savvy partner to guide you along the way.
Now you can confidently start the design process by having a more educated idea of how much you can expect to pay for the home you will be designing. We have a network of Architects we work with that we can refer you to, however, you would be free to work with anyone of your choice. The difference now is that you have a partner that will be there to advise you when something is higher than your budget AND will provide invaluable experience-based design suggestions when we know that there is room to save money!
The process from Pinterest Board to Reality doesn’t have to be arduous. Let us take that one for you!
If you’re considering starting the process, click here to partner with Hawk today!
