#4 MISTAKE:

Getting Too Personal

It's important to personalize your new home, after all that’s why you likely want to build your own home. But it's also important to be objective. It's the perfect balance that will make your home building experience enjoyable and successful. Don't be afraid to get creative and make the process your own. But, also remember to keep an open mind and consider all of your options.

The critical mistake we see buyers make when selecting options is...

Being too design forward

Having a home that is on trend is amazing, but as we all know, trends change quickly. We think of the countless times we are touring homes with our buyers that have been built in the last several decades that have features that were state-of-the-art at the time, and now are completely undesirable for buyers.

Our best advice is to truly understand your design style and also think about how long you will likely live in the home.

Understanding your time horizon is critical. If you are very confident you will be in this home for decades to come, then go crazy! Design to your heart’s content.

If you are a little more fluid, say it’s likely you could be job transferred, then consider finding those opportunities to personalize your home and be on-trend while generally selecting design options that are more timeless.