Design & Selections Checklist

Have you:

 Created your dream-home wish list?
 Collected magazine images of your favorite styles to share with your Selections Coordinator?
 Made an appointment to meet with the Selections Coordinator?
 Brought fabric swatches, paint samples and any other accessories to help you design  your home?
 Arranged for a babysitter?
 Established your budget objective for the finishing details of your home?

New Home Building Process

We know that building a new home is an exciting event and want you to enjoy every moment of it. With over 25 years of experience building integrity, we know how to take the stress out of the building process. Our sales and selections staff will be your partner guiding you to achieve the home of your dreams for your family. Weaver Custom Homes is committed to making your experience a dream come true.

Model Home Tour

Visit one of our models or spec homes and see for yourself the features and benefits of building a Weaver home. Whether it's a new luxury single family custom home or condominium, it has always been our policy to go the extra mile. You’ll see it in our distinctive designs, our innovative craftsmanship, and our simple building process. You’ll also see it in the many thank you letters we receive each year. View a sample of these letters online.

Meeting with Your New Home Consultant

Great design starts with planning. You start upfront by meeting with your New Home Consultant who will lead you through the design and building process. This includes establishing a budget objective, exploring design ideas and available home sites. We have a portfolio of home plans to start from, or if you have something in mind we will work together to create your very own dream home that reflects the needs and dreams of your family.

Plan/ Development Meeting

After you have a preliminary plan, your New Home Consultant will meet with you to go over the details. It’s a good idea to bring your "wish list." This list should include the items you must have such as, hardwood flooring, finished basement, etc. It is also helpful to know the items you would like to have, things like 3-car garage, custom built-ins, etc., but could live without if they don’t fit into your budget objective. From the information gathered at this meeting your Sales Consultant can determine the estimated cost of your new home. This ensures that your design ideas are incorporated within your building budget and allows us to move forward into the 4th step of drawing your final plans. View the Weaver Wish & Idea List.

Design, Engineering & Drafting

Final construction plans are necessary to finalize pricing, contract preparation and financing application. Weaver Custom Homes features our own in-house drafting design department specifically for transforming your design ideas into workable construction plans.

Mortgage Pre-qualification

We recommend setting up an appointment with a lender early in the process to get pre-qualified. Discuss with your mortgage representative how much you want to borrow, for how long and what programs they have to offer. We can provide a list of local lenders who have offered other Weaver customers exceptional service. To prepare your purchase agreement, your New Home Consultant will need to know if you will be getting lender financing or making payments on a draw schedule from your own assets.

Sign the Contract

The custom drawings of your home are now finished. Your New Home Consultant will review the plans with you and get final approval. At the point of signing your construction contract certain decisions will need to be finalized such as: windows, some exterior materials and some plumbing items. We provide you with a detailed line item quote and specifications so you know exactly what is going into your new home. At this time, your New Home Consultant will collect earnest money deposit.

Finalize Financing

To make final application for your loan your lender will need a signed contract, specific address and construction drawings. Your mortgage representative will ask you for the standard documentation: your latest income tax returns, your credit history, etc.

Selections & Design Center Appointment

Our Selections Coordinator will guide you through the selection process. This includes selecting everything from the brick, shingles, ceramic tile and paint colors. You will receive a selection schedule so you will know your decision deadlines well in advance. During these meetings you may decide on optional or upgraded selections that were not in your contract. If so, the Selections Coordinator will prepare a change order and collect payment for these items. View the Selections & Design Center Page.

Home Construction

Once you have made your selections and obtained loan approval, it is time to watch your home being built. We have found that one of the keys to building integrity and a strong relationship with our customers is good communication. We will be in frequent communication with you throughout the process of building your home. We know you’re anxious to watch the progress on your new home. Keep in mind that it is a "construction site" and therefore can be dangerous. Please visit during hours when our craftsmen are not at work.

Welcome Home!

The big day has arrived! Meet your New Home Consultant on site to do a New Home Orientation/Walk Through a few days before closing. We will go through each room and review every detail of your new home. As we demonstrate the features we will also give you maintenance and care recommendations.

After signing closing documents at the title office or with your lender, you will meet with the Selections Coordinator to go through your orientation packet, receive your warranty book and get your keys.

Congratulations, you have joined the family of Weaver Custom Home owners! Our commitment to you has just begun and you will get to see first-hand why Weaver Custom Homes enjoys such a secure reputation in the community for building integrity as well as long lasting quality and relationships.