STEP 1: LOT SELECTION
We will help you find the appropriate lot to meet your desired wishes and lifestyle. We will also assist in assessing if there are any concerns with a lot that you may already be interested in.
STEP 3: DESIGN PROCESS
If the client is comfortable with the budget and process, the next step would be to enter into the design process. At this time, Merage will require a design deposit and coordinate a series of meetings with our designer to start the design of your new custom home. This process will likely take approx 3 months, however could take longer depending on the size and complexity of the home, as well availability of the client for design meetings and design changes. One way to expedite this process is for the client to accumulate pictures of homes they like, whether that be of exteriors or interiors, via magazines, or actual photographs.
STEP 5: APPLY FOR BUILDING PERMIT & START CONSTRUCTION
Once Architectural Control approval has been given, plans will be submitted for a building permit and surveys, etc will be done and construction will start. During the first few months, the client will meet with various Merage trade partners to complete their final interior selections. The Merage team will facilitate this process and provide guidance and assistance, as well as coordinate walkthroughs of the home at various stages.
STEP 7: FIRST YEAR, 6-MONTH & 12-MONTH POST POSSESSIONS WARRANTY WALKTHROUGHS
There will be 2 walkthroughs during the first year post possession to insure everything is fine, and make any minor adjustments as required, and answer any questions a client may have on their home.
STEP 2: PROJECT ASSESSMENT
An approximate budget, construction timeline, possible costs that may arise specific to the lot or community chosen (i.e. architectural requirements, landscaping requirements, retaining walls, septic fields, etc), talk to other clients of Merage, and deposit structure will be discussed with the client. Budget pricing will be provided based on the level of specifications desired by the client, approx size, and major features desired and elements wanted. The purpose of this stage is for Merage to develop a clear understanding of what the client is looking for, what is important to the client, and if there are any limitations that may have to be addressed. This also allows the client to get a clear understanding of what to expect from Merage throughout the entire process right up to occupancy and completion.
STEP 4: ENTER INTO ANHWP CONTRACT
After design and budgeting are determined the client and Merage will enter into an ANHWP Purchase contract, a deposit toward the construction will be required at this time.
The client can still make modifications to the design moving forward (i.e. cabinets, lighting, flooring, paint etc.)
STEP 6: NOTICE OF POSSESSION & PRE-OCCUPANCY WALKTHROUGH
Approx. 35 days before the client’s home is complete, the client will be provided with a Possession Letter confirming the actual date for taking possession of their new home. There will be a pre-possession walkthrough of the home done approximately 1 week before actual possession. This will allow Merage to rectify any minor items that may need to be corrected. The client will also be provided the orientation of various components of their home such as plumbing systems, HVAC systems, alarm systems, home automation systems, etc.
