Build for Less - Thrifty not Cheap

If you've been told your "cheap" consider taking your talents for being "Thrifty" to a new level.
Time to put your eye for a deal to work for YOU!

Building for Less takes someone just like you. Have all the extras, upgrades and costly items you want without the high price tag. First find a builder that will allow you to make purchases on some of the items they normally supply within the quote, like: Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Trim packages, and not limited to final cleaning. Go through the Builders Quote in detail to see where you can save money. Work with your builder on things like who will be installing and dates, helps to make it run more smoothly this way. Know any items you decide to purchase will be your responsiblity to provide on time and handle any warranty issues.

Take Thrifty to a new level
Do you have a friend who is a roofer, trim capenter, painter, brick mason, owns Window Company, owns Cabinet Shop, ect.? You may be able to contract them out or purchase from them cheaper than what the Builder Quotes you for those items. Again: if a problem occures with the item or their work, you will have to take care of it and most thrifty people know the ropes here.

If you discuss all the steps with your builder it can run smoothly. When you have everything clear from the start, it can eliminate any mis-communication.

With your thrifty eye you can find areas in the Builders Quote that can easily be bought yourself and/or done cheaper. FYI- Builders quote their fee to build your home but some also make money in many of the contracted areas of the quote. Simple example: Final Cleaning may say $800.00 - they most likely aren't paying that much to have the work done. The builder has to deal with scheduling, required work and guaranteeing the work is done correctly.

TOP LEVEL Thrifty
Contracting out your home building yourself. This take knowledge, education and time you may not have. From codes, licenses, inspection, insurance and other requirements you have to meet. This can be a little too much for many to do on their own. Although a person with good scheduling habits, knowledge and time could save thousands.

If you want to build for less, start by tring a few tips I've listed and you will be on your way to building for less. Let me help you find the perfect Lot for Sale.