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Client Consultation 1•What Are You Looking For? •Time Frame •Financing •Choosing A Builder • Is Building Right For You?

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New Construction Finance 2

•Choosing A Lender • “Draws” •Construction to Perm Loans •When You Own Your Lot

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Plan & Site Selection 3•Picking A Plan •Options and Upgrades •Fitting it to a Lot •Obtaining Permits •Design Center Visits

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Choosing A Lot 4•Location, Location, Location •Premium Lots •Site Surveys •Situs (Area Preference) •Accessible Utilities •Walking the Lot •Grade and Topography

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Walk-Thru & Change Orders

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Breaking Ground 5Slab Foundation

Crawlspace Foundation

Basement Foundation

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Framing 6•Finally Some Progress! •Flooring •Roofing •Windows •Doors •House Wrap

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Insulation 7• Interior and Exterior Walls •Ceilings •R-Value Ratings

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Source: EnergyStar.gov

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Outside of the Home 8•Siding and /or Brick •Doors and Locks •Decks and Patios •Driveways

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Drywall and Trim 9•Walls •Tape / Mudding •Trim •Cabinets •Painting •Flooring

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Plumbing and Electrical 10•Plumbing •Electrical •Appliances •HVAC

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Build Out Wrap Up 11•Buyer Walk Thru •Orientation •CleanUp

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Landscaping 12

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Final Inspection & Occupancy Permit (OP) 13

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1 Year Warranty 14

§ 55-70.1. Implied warranties on new homes

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Speciality Home Features15• “Smart Home Features”

•Alternative Septic •Property Owner’s Association •Ability to Resale •Change Orders

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