Buyer’s Remorse is a term that most of us have experienced; after paying for something and then realizing that it’s not the right thing or you wished you had gotten a bigger, smaller or faster or better one.  Well, it’s a much bigger issue when the remorse is over a custom home.  But it does happen, and it can be painful.  In order to help you avoid “Builder’s remorse” we’ve put together some tips for you:

 

 

Work Closely with Your Builder

 

It is easy to go on autopilot and just let the builder do their work without your input. This is a big purchase, and you need to be involved in the decision making in the beginning. And you definitely don’t want to deal with “change orders” which will increase the cost of the project. By communicating clearly and regularly with your builder from the beginning you can avoid this.

 

The team at Don Mills work with clients to go over exactly what constitutes a change order and will work with you very carefully to ensure that you know what is being done every step of the way so there won’t be any confusion or misunderstanding.  One of the biggest causes of Builders Remorse is poor communication throughout the process, which is why the Don Mills team works extra hard to keep you informed every step of the way. 

 

 

Really Choose the Right Location

 

While all of the design components and construction of the home is important, you must also choose the right location for building your dream home. Put some research into each area you are considering and make sure that you know the area intimately.  Because avoiding change-orders is one thing, but not liking where your new home is located, is a problem on an entirely different level.

 

Never Rush the Process

 

Begin planning for the custom home long in advance. It is easy to get excited or put yourself in a time crunch because of a big move or a change in the seasons. But builder’s remorse shows up more when you rush into making decisions on your custom home. Take more time to talk with custom builders, look at different design options, and make important decisions to ensure the home to be built is exactly what you want.

 

To help avoid builder’s remorse, you need to work with the right custom builders who will keep your wants and needs in the forefront and can help you get a home you actually will love. Some builders might not have the experience and expertise to know where the problem areas might lie and know have to navigate you through the areas to ensure that you are going to not just like but lover your new Summerfield custom home. 

 

The team at Don Mills work diligently on every project to create a home that their clients will treasure for a lifetime. From luxurious amenities to specialty rooms and premium locations, Don Mills can help you make the perfect custom home. Contact them today to discuss building the home of your dreams.