You’ve chosen your builder and picked the perfect floorplan, but your work as a buyer has only just begun. Sure, choosing your plan was the fun part, but building your home requires more input than selecting paint colors. Your builder looks to you for guidance, and you’ll rely on your builder to keep the process […]The post Building Your Home: How to Manage Expectations (and Stay Sane) appeared first on Freshome.com.

You’ve chosen your builder and picked the perfect floorplan, but your work as a buyer has only just begun. Sure, choosing your plan was the fun part, but building your home requires more input than selecting paint colors. Your builder looks to you for guidance, and you’ll rely on your builder to keep the process running smoothly. Snags are bound to happen, but if you’ve set realistic expectations from the start, you’ll have a better experience.Knowing how to communicate with your builder and understanding your role as buyer is the best way to stay sane while building your home. By laying the groundwork ahead of time, you can make sure your build stays on track.The success of your build depends on your expectations. Image: Kroiss DevelopmentFocus on the contractBefore you break ground, your builder will present you with a contract. Don’t sign on the dotted line until you (and your agent, if you have one) has been through it with a fine-toothed comb. Your contract provides everything from dates to warranties to cance...