{"id":5748,"date":"2021-06-30T00:05:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T00:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precisioncustomhomebuilders.com\/?p=5748"},"modified":"2021-07-01T00:06:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T00:06:49","slug":"building-process_-getting-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precisioncustomhomebuilders.com\/building-process_-getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Process_ Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to take the first step in the building process for your new custom home? Here is a summary of steps to get started, and be sure to look at our full guide<\/a> under the \u201cBuilding Process\u201d tab in our website menu.<\/h1>\n
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First of all, thank you for giving us this opportunity! We think it\u2019s important for you, our customer, to stay informed throughout the process and have as much information as possible. Here is a brief overview of the first step in the home building process: getting started. For a full guide with every step along the way, please be sure to check out our Building Process guides for Getting Started<\/a>, Design Summary<\/a>, Building Summary<\/a>, and Eco-Friendly<\/a> building.<\/p>\n

Set your Budget<\/h2>\n

If you plan on financing your new home with a bank, you\u2019ll need to get pre-qualified. We have a couple recommendations for banks that we\u2019ve worked with before<\/a> here. If you plan on financing the project yourself, have a budget in mind.<\/p>\n

Find a Lot<\/h2>\n

Of course, you\u2019ll need a lot or piece of land to build your custom home. Here are things to consider when you\u2019re searching for a place:<\/p>\n

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  1. Is there a nice location to build a house? Our main service areas include Cherokee, Bartow, Pickens, Gilmer, Gordon, and Dawson counties.<\/li>\n
  2. Is there a reasonable entrance location?<\/li>\n
  3. Do you like the surrounding properties?<\/li>\n
  4. Do you know if there are covenants or restrictions?<\/li>\n
  5. Are there utilities near the property?<\/li>\n
  6. Has the property been surveyed? Can you get a copy?<\/li>\n
  7. Is the lot on a sewer system or will it be a septic system?<\/li>\n
  8. If it will be on a septic system, is there a soil test?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you\u2019ve identified a lot that you think you\u2019d like to build on, we\u2019re happy to take a look at it and let you know what the building process might look like! We recommend working with a specialized real estate agent, and we recommend Vickie Davidson, a buyer specialist with Path & Post Real Estate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Get a Survey<\/h2>\n

    Once you purchase the piece of land you\u2019d like to build on, you\u2019ll need to make sure you have a survey. If the property does not yet have a survey recorded, but one was already done, then the survey company will need to submit the survey electronically. If there has never been a survey or it needs to be redone, we have several companies we recommend<\/a> using. A survey should include:<\/p>\n