{"id":7245,"date":"2017-02-16T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T16:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=7245"},"modified":"2024-09-06T11:54:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T17:54:38","slug":"what-does-a-homebuilder-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/what-does-a-homebuilder-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Homebuilder Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As you might have guessed, there\u2019s much more to homebuilding than foundation and framing. If you\u2019re thinking of purchasing a new home, read on for what you might expect from different builders.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Floor Plan Selections:<\/h3>\n<p>Homebuilders often have architectural teams that design their own <a href=\"\/blog\/building-your-dream-home-matching-your-home-site-to-your-floor-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floor plans<\/a> (including us!), offering a variety of single- and multi-story layouts to choose from. Floor plans also vary widely in structural features, such as different bed and bathroom counts and add-on options like covered patios and finished basements. To learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Floor Plan Basics Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Personalization Options:<\/h3>\n<p>After picking a floor plan and signing the contract, \u00a0your homebuilder may offer a variety of personalization options. A few builders even have their very own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-at-a-new-home-design-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design centers<\/a>! Prefer quartz countertops over granite? Love the look of subway tile? Is a home theater a must? It\u2019s up to you! Enjoy the freedom to personalize your blueprint for a home that\u2019s uniquely yours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Be sure to ask your potential homebuilder what selections they offer, as some may not have the personalization options you\u2019re looking for. At Richmond American, we believe your home should match your personal style from top to bottom. That\u2019s why our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/design-a-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Gallery<\/a>\u2122 design consultants will work with you to find options that match your vision.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Construction:<\/h3>\n<p>If building from the ground up, this is the stage at which conception becomes reality\u2014and few things are more memorable than watching the walls go up on your brand-new dream home. As your home takes shape, your builder might offer scheduled walk-throughs to check on the progress of your home\u2019s construction.\u00a0 Interested in something on a faster timeline? Consider asking about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/the-advantages-of-a-spec-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spec or quick move-in homes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Warranty:<\/h3>\n<p>One of the great benefits of buying new is that homebuilders often offer third-party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/warranty-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">warranty coverage<\/a> for qualifying repairs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Affiliate Services:<\/h3>\n<p>Some homebuilders also offer services from affiliate companies\u2014covering home-related needs like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeamericanmortgage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mortgage<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanhomeinsurance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home insurance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahteco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">title insurance<\/a> solutions\u2014giving you the option of keeping everything under one roof and streamlining the homebuying experience.<\/p>\n<p><em>So how do you know which builder to choose? Check out our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/comparison-shopping-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Comparison Shopping Guide<\/em><\/a><em> for a builder vs. builder worksheet!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Richmond American has been building new homes for 40 years. From the beginning, our dream has been to help people from coast to coast attain the American Dream. We\u2019re as committed as ever to that vision, with a laser focus on building smartly designed, energy-efficient homes that meet the needs of today\u2019s homebuyers. With us, it\u2019s personal.\u2122 Learn more at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.richmondamerican.com<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"nopin\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you might have guessed, there\u2019s much more to homebuilding than foundation and framing. 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