Arnett Custom Homes - Building Your Home

Building Your Home What You Need to Know to

Get the Custom Home you Want and Love the Process

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INTRODUCTION The process of building a custom luxury home, or renovating an existing home, can be filled with uncertainties and anxieties for home owners. Many are overwhelmed just thinking about the process.

As you begin the journey toward building or remodeling your custom home, you might be asking yourself several questions: Where do I begin?

Is there a professional who can simply take responsibility for the entire project? Should I form a team 2 BUILDING YOUR HOME

for the project, and if so, which professionals do I need and how do I select them? How do I get what I want on time and on budget, and is that even possible?

All such questions and concerns are normal and valid. How will you make these decisions? Do you have a clear strategy for making them, or will you rely on gut feelings or instincts?

We believe that our clients shouldn?t have to sacrifice their time,

relationships, budgets, or sanity to arrive at their dream home, and we?ve got the knowledge, experience, and dedication to ensure that they not only achieve their dreams, but love the process, as well.

Working with owners, we have achieved the best results when there is a clearly defined objective with an effective strategy and a workable plan to follow. This method is called the Collaborative Method.

In this ebook, we?ll show how our mastery of the Collaborative Method will help take the uncertainty and guess work out of getting started on building the home you dream of living in.

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COLLABORATIVE METHOD A Proven Process for a 5-Star Experience We believe that choosing your builder? and being able to trust them? is a crucial part of the home-building journey. A great builder partners with you on the path to your dream home, helps usher you into a house that will become a part of your family, more than just the dwelling where you reside.

A great builder has the ability to work with their client? and the whole design and construction team? to render the client?s dreams on paper and then to realize them on the ground.

And a great builder has the ability, and responsibility, to earn their client?s confidence and trust through a dynamic design team, a solid process, and rigorous execution of the plan.

Our teamwork strategy, the Collaborative Method, allows us to confidently pledge a 5-star experience to all of our clients. Through it, we: ASSEMBLE A DYNAMIC AND KNOWLEDGEABLE COLLABORATIVE TEAM of architects, interior designers, sub-contractors and suppliers to guarantee the highest building standards.

ENGAGE A PROVEN PROCESS of designing to your description of your style, taste, and needs through the 5 Simple Steps EXECUTE THE PLAN with the highest standards, with attention to time, budget, design, and craftsmanship.

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"5 SIMPLE STEPS" You Describe, We Draw / You Approve, We Build Our proven process for getting you the home you want, on time and on budget, follows these steps: STEP ONE: ?Getting To Know You??

We sit down together and talk through your ideas and preferences, space needs and personal details. During this meeting, we establish the scope and budget range for your project.

STEP TWO: ?Conceptual Design??

We select your design team and transform your ideas into a preliminary schematic floor plan. We revise the estimated budget range to reflect the accepted plan and create an allowances chart for the selection process that follows.

During this step we will assess and resolve specific code or structural issues.

STEP THREE: ?Design Development??

Here we finalize selections and specifications to complete the bid process. We also create a full set of construction plans which maximize design, innovation, and value engineering to meet your budget. Once these are finished, we present you a final construction agreement for your approval.

STEP FOUR: ?The Build??

Here, we transform your plans into reality and build out your home to specifications.

STEP FIVE: ?Welcome To The Family??

At this point, we have completed your project on time, on budget, and have earned your 5-Star review. And you move into your new custom home.

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ESSENTIAL FAQ'S BEFORE YOU SIGN A CONTRACT FAQs to help you feel at ease with our process and building with Arnett Custom Homes Making the decision to break ground and build a custom home is an exciting experience, and one that comes with important choices. The first choice is who to trust to bring your vision to life.

Your contractor will be responsible for bringing that vision to life, and to find the right one, asking the right questions is essential.

W ho will be my point of cont act during t he process?

Communication is key during the home building process, so it is essential to establish your main point of contact early on and discuss communication preferences. Is there a project manager who will be moderating the conversation with the contractor?

Will I have multiple points of contact? Should I expect correspondence by email, phone, or text?

When communication styles clash, it can lead to frustration and delays. Knowing these things early can help you identify whether or not a contractor is the right choice for you.

How oft en can I check on my house? W hat if I live in a different part of t he count ry?

We will welcome you on site whenever you?d like to visit. Just call to schedule a time to meet.

Apart from that, the construction schedule will include a number of Milestone Meetings ? certain junctures it is best to meet on site. If not feasible, Milestone Meetings can be handled remotely.

How long will it t ake t o complet e my home?

It typically takes 9 - 15 months from ?Let?s Talk? to ?Happily Ever After?. You can expect your build to fall within that range, and as we progress through the 5 Simple Steps, we will be able to narrow that timeframe even more.

W ill you provide references?

Absolutely! Speaking with previous clients and cross checking reviews and references can help you establish trust with your potential contractor and gain a better understanding of their expertise and specialties. Knowing their previous experience and how that correlates to the job you are entrusting them with builds confidence and helps you make a more informed decision.

The Arnett Custom Homes references typically state that our team, process, and execution stand out as our differentiation in the industry. It is why we deliver the home of our client's dreams on time and within budget every time.

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How frequent are project updat es?

Regular project updates help you stay connected to the progress of your home and can give you peace of mind. When you are vetting contractors, ask how frequently they intend to give you official updates, and express your expectations as well. Get a clear understanding of what will be discussed in your updates, where they will take place, and how to communicate between updates.

A few questions you may want to ask your project manager during one of these updates include: -

What has the team completed since we last spoke?

Has the crew encountered any roadblocks due to weather or resources?

Is there anything that the construction crew needs from me to clarify project goals?

A reputable project manager will be proactive in sharing this type of information with you. Open and transparent communication is your best tool for achieving the end results you expect.

How hands-on do I need t o be?

All of our clients and projects are unique. Some of our clients are more hands-on, and they're more interested in spending time at the showroom. They really like to be hands-on and make many of the interior and exterior selections along the way. On the other hand, some of our clients are just not as interested, or they simply don't have the time to spend at the showroom.

Whether you prefer to be hands-on or hands-off, our team will guide you through all of those selections. If you'd like, we can meet you out at a showroom and help you work out all the details, or maybe your designer will just make selections that he or she thinks are perfect for your project and then present them to you.

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W hat if I want t o make changes aft er my cont ract is signed?

We will work with you on any changes that need to be made during the process. Depending on the magnitude of the change, there may be a fee included to make the adjustment. Elements and details may be easier to accomplish, and therefore not require the additional fee.

We understand that there may be changes as the home takes shape and we will do our best to work with you to accommodate them.

W hen do we go t o cont ract ?

As soon as we complete the Idea / Discovery and Storyboard / Concept phases, you will give us the green light and we will confirm the selections and finalize specifications to complete the bid process. A full set of construction plans are created to maximize design, innovation, and value engineering to meet your budget. Upon completion, a final construction agreement is presented for your approval.

Once signed, we will proceed with the Design phase which will feature a comprehensive homebuilding package. Once detailed drawings are completed, and we have addressed every aspect of your home before construction begins, your project will move into high gear.

Do you provide a warrant y for my home?

Yes. We offer a great warranty. It provides a complete service for satisfaction for the first full year. Through a partnership we provide optional homeowner protection for an additional nine years. It re-certifies annually to ensure that our standards for quality, financial stability, technical competency, and customer satisfaction meet expectations.

W hat if I?ve never worked wit h a luxury builder before. W here do I begin?

You?re already off to a great start by doing the homework that landed you here. The easiest and most convenient next step is to contact us, via phone, email, or and schedule a preliminary discussion. Once you?ve made contact, we will suggest scheduling your complimentary ?Let?s Talk? session so we can learn more about you and your vision for your home. This conversation will serve not only for us to learn about the wants and needs you have for your home, but also will give you the opportunity to check our chemistry. You will be able to answer for yourself if you think you?ll like working with us. If so, we can take the next step toward creating your home, together.

It?s real and it requires hands-on craftsmanship.

This requires the home buyer to choose the best builder for his budget and home style preference.

W hat if I already know who I want t o hire for my build. W hat should I do first ?

Contact us and we?ll get the ball rolling step one, ?Let?s Talk,? right away.

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At what point should I work out financing?

Once we?ve completed step 3, ?Rendering to Scale? you will have the information you need in order to contact your lending institution and begin the financing process. You should contact your mortgage lender no later than 1 week after completing this step. If you are still searching for a lender, we can provide you with some referrals to lenders we have worked with in the past and that we trust to provide exceptional service to our clients.

W hat are t he crit eria for finding a builder who shares my vision?

Even before hiring an architect, it is very important to find a custom home builder who shares your values and vision. The layout and design of a custom home can be developed and fine-tuned using such tools as computer aided design software available from many talented architects, but putting together the actual structure is not a virtual process.

FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS AND TREATED US LIKE W E W ERE THEIR ONLY CUSTOMER.

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Arnett built us a great home. Travis was with us helping us from start to finish helping with our design, construction suggestions/ ideas while keeping us within our budget and construction on schedule.

Travis and his team provide both great service and follow-up after our home was built, I can still call Travis directly with questions and he is always ready to help.

TALENT, INTEGRITY, AND ENTHUSIASM MADE THE EXPERIENCE TRULY JOYOUS.

Travis Arnett is a truly gifted builder. We have just completed a custom beach house on Isle of Palms and Travis' talent, integrity and enthusiasm made the experience truly joyous. As we live out of town, we relied on Travis for everything and we were never disappointed. He completed every task we asked of him on time and within budget. It was a pleasure to see his mind at work solving any challenges we faced in our project.

THE ENTIRE PROCESS WAS STRESS-FREE.

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Travis and Arnett Construction masterfully completed renovating our Charleston single home built in 1885.

The entire process was stress-free with the team explaining all of the steps to make our home a showcase house, and a place for us to create a lifetime of memories. THANK YOU to everyone at Arnett Construction ? we have a place to call home now in Charleston that we will cherish for the remainder of our lives!

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GET IN TOUCH We stand by our quality, have glowing reviews with past clients, and want you to feel assured and apprised of the progress of your home each step of the way. We welcome questions and put a premium on clear, concise and prompt communication so that you know you, and your home, are in good hands.

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LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? We believe that building or renovating your home should be a pleasant experience, one to look forward to with excitement, and we?re here to ensure that you have a five-star experience every step of the way.

Contact us at (843) 271-8668 office@arnettconstructionsc.com

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