THE MONUMENTAL TASK OF BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME...You're trying to decide on who will build your home. You know you want someone reputable, who builds quality, is respectful to your budget and time frame and most importantly someone you can trust. But during that process you might overlook that the builder also needs to trust the client, feel secure that the client is going to work with them in regards to time and budget. They also want to make sure they are paid promptly and changes are discussed appropriately so they don't negatively influence the project. Below are some tips to help put together the DREAM TEAM: THE DREAM CLIENT IS... Suited for the service, style and caliber of home being offered, designed and built
Willing to pay the cost and has a realistic budget
Reasonable with their time frame
Able to see the value in the services provided
Respectful to the professional opinions and advise given
Open minded to the design and building process
Loyal to the project
Someone who is a joy to work with
Similar in characteristics to past dream clients THE DREAM BUILDER IS... A benefit to your project
Able to listen and communicate with you in a manner that you're comfortable with
Respectful to your opinions and goals for the project
Able to build within your budget
Resourceful and can create what you want
An expert who can build you a quality custom home
Encouraging and supportive
Someone you would enjoy working with
Similar in characteristics to a past person you felt comfortable doing business with THE DREAM HOME IS... A collaboration of decisions made and built on a strong foundation of trust and integrity. A personal space that s reflects your physical, emotional and spiritual self and meets all of your needs. An established relationship between you and your builder that will continue long after the home is complete. A place you call home. 2008 Sandella Custom Homes and Interiors LLC. All rights reserved. About Cheryl:
Cheryl Sandella, Interior Designer ASID Allied Member, works with her husband and partner of 30 years, Al Sandella, General Contractor. They own Sandella Custom Homes and Interiors in Fountain Hills Arizona and design and build homes in the valley. To read more about her go to http://www.sandella.net/aboutus/aboutus.html WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Cheryl Sandella, Interior Designer publishes a monthly eZine called "Bespoke Home". If you want Tools, Tips and Guidance to design and build your custom home, be sure to get your complimentary subscription at http://sandella.net Cheryl Sandella
Sandella Custom Homes & Interiors
PO Box 18132
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
480.836.1543 - office
480.816.4233 - Cheryl's personal line
bespokehomeezine@ymail.com AND now a word from the New York Asian Film Festival about one of the hits of its 2008 edition, "Tokyo Gore Police": It is "quite possibly the goriest, craziest, most eye-blowing, chunk-spewing, head-exploding sci-fi movie of all time." The quote...
|
