Each builder has restrictions on how flexible they will be, but generally speaking they are willing to allow you to modify the home to a certain point, so you have as much of a custom experience as possible.

Slab foundations usually take between 90-120 days and basement foundations take around 120-135 days to construct.  However, delays such as weather, governmental codes, and permitting can delay that time frame.  Bare in mind that those estimates are based on our average 3000 sq. ft. build size.  A 6000 sq. ft.  home can take longer.

If you don’t close on the home until after the home is built, your first mortgage payment is due the first month after closing. If you close on the home prior to it being built through the use of a construction loan, you begin payments upon the first month of closing on the construction loan.

The salesperson working for the builder will outline a plan for this. The process is different with every builder, but they will have a plan to walk you through. As your Realtor, we will make sure you understand this process and are comfortable before you sign on the dotted line.

Every municipality will conduct building inspections throughout the process to ensure the home is being built to code. We would also recommend you work with a private home inspector that is familiar with new construction and can inspect the home throughout the process. Your Realtor should be able to make a recommendation of an inspector who can monitor and report on the build at appropriate stages.

You will be afforded the opportunity to do a final walkthrough at the end of the build. This is your opportunity to request that the builder fix or improve any finishing touches/issues before your final closing date/move-in date. The builder will work hard to do so, and if they don’t, you can ultimately choose not to close. However, this choice may cost you a per diem fee IF the city has already ok’d them to close on the home by issuing a certificate of occupancy.

All Cook Residential homes come with a 1 Year Builder Warranty at the time of closing.