Does a house tell a story?
It’s an interesting question and worth considering if you are contemplating building or buying a new home.
The truth of the matter is, your home will not only tell but also shape your family’s story.
Of course, it goes without saying that the people and relationships in your home have the greatest impact on the narrative that happens.
However, all of those special connections, memories, and events have to take place somewhere. It is the kitchens, family rooms, bedrooms, and backyards that create the framework for your personal journey.
This would seem to be a good enough argument for having your home designed by a custom home builder, but let’s break it down into a more specific rationale for choosing to build a custom home.
Here are five compelling reasons:
1) Personalized to Your Family
Although most families could walk into any spec home and talk through how to make it work for them, it seems that having a home that takes into account every little nuance that makes your family unique, would be worth considering.
For example, does your family like to entertain? And if so, does this look like a party of 6 or more like a party of 60? Certainly, if it is the latter then a large great room with a gourmet kitchen and an expansive countertop, needs to be part of an initial design conversation.
Most floor plans that are from a production builder, approach homebuilding with a very generic view of what everyone needs. They are trying to please the masses – not necessarily you.
And in regards to that great room… do you want to have the bathroom right off the main area – affording minimal privacy? This is where it is typically located on most floor plans. If you have hired a custom home builder than it is very easy to tuck that bathroom around the corner and down the hallway a bit.
Which incidentally leads us to the next reason.
2) Expertise at Your Fingertips
It’s exciting to contemplate the details of a new home. In fact, those fine points translate into what seems like a bazillion decisions – from picking the perfect lot and choosing the architectural-style all the way through to the finished product.
Unless you have taken copious notes over many years, of all the specific features you like and don’t like, it is next to impossible to remember everything that will make your house, your dream home.
This is where an experienced custom home builder can make all the difference. Mastery of flow, knowledge of newest home gadgets, and use of cutting-edge products all are part of his expertise that is put to work for you.
Think coffered ceilings, spiral staircases, refrigerated wine cellars – and it all adds up to a one-of-a-kind home for your family.
3) Individual Attention During the Building Process
Do you think that once you have come up with the plan for your home, you will be content to “sit back” and wait for the 6 – 9 months to see the finished product?
In the case of most everyone on the planet… the answer is a resounding, NO.
Unfortunately, if you are working with a production builder then you are left on the sidelines – often without a voice.
Building a home is an exciting time. Individualized attention is one of the enormous advantages you get with a custom-built home.
Regular and personal interaction directly with the builder – not all the middlemen – allows him to get to know you and your family better. In the end, this translates into a product that is tailored to you and your families needs.
4) Flexibility to Change
Vision is a fluid concept.
In other words, the mental picture you have, for your future home, will more than likely evolve during the building process.
This is why custom builders set up several meetings with clients during the course of the build. On-the-go-customization can take care of things that were missed during the initial design.
Architectural drawings that looked great on paper might not possibly work for the intended flow and balance in the house.
Working with a custom builder allows for the flexibility to change, so that the buyer’s expectations are not only met, but exceeded.
5) Supportive and Long-Lasting Relationships
Long after furnishings have found their perfect spot and the smell of new floors and paint has dissipated the relationship that you have formed with your builder will stand.
With a custom builder you can expect high-end appliances, top-notch products, and materials that exceed code requirements. You also can count on support beyond expired warranties.
When you take the considerable step of building a home you want to have confidence, comfort, and function that lasts for years.
This is what you get with a custom home builder such as Westmont Custom Homes. Jim Rahman has been building beautiful custom homes for families throughout Central Florida. Contact him today and get started on your dream custom home!
