Builder Tips
TIPS TO BUILD YOUR HOME
- TEAM UP WITH A REALTOR®
Your REALTOR® will assist with info on special assessments, taxes, lots available, plans to compare, and builder promotions. Going directly to the builder usually doesn’t save you money. - KNOW YOUR BUILDER
Get references from those who have worked with the builder and make sure you see their unfinished & finished product. - COMPARISON SHOP
If you are getting bids from more than one builder, remember to compare apples to apples. Just because two homes have similar amenities, doesn’t mean they are the same quality. - KNOW WHAT IS INCLUDED
Get everything in writing that is included in your build. Some common items are appliances, washer/dryer, window coverings, sod/hydro seed, final grade vs rough grade yard, deck, and sidewalks. - KNOW YOUR ALLOWANCES
An allowance is the amount of money the builder sets aside for things such as appliances, lighting, flooring and more. Your REALTOR® will explain what it means if you are over or under budget. - KNOW SQUARE FOOTAGE
Check out some model homes and decide the size of rooms you need. Don’t forget about closets and storage too! - DOCUMENTATION
Keep good notes and all of your receipts for lighting, appliances, etc. - BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS
Weather, waiting for sub-contractors, or visiting the job site too often could cause delays in the construction of the home. Have a backup housing plan if your home is not completed on time. - THINK RESALE!
Choose a good location and plan to make your home desirable for resale down the road. - BE PREPARED FOR OVERAGES
All upgrades will be charged to you, which may change your mortgage payment. Get all changes in writing and know that it may cause a delay and/or up-charge from your builder. Be aware that too many upgrades can cause appraisal issues.
Testimonials
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Our experience was amazing. Tom Burns did an excellent job of find what we needed getting us information on a timely matter and helping us with all our questions during closing. He was very attentive to our needs and went above and beyond his duties!
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- John & Rebecca
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He’s fun to look at houses with and just a good guy in general. No blood relation to me but to my wife.
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- Jordan Bang
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I don’t plan on moving again but if I ever do I would go with Tom Burns as my Realitor again.
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- Carol Linstad
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Tom helped us get the price we wanted for our home, helped us through the process, and kept me from freaking out from the stress of it all.
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- Mary Sha
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Tom was great. He was always willing to be flexible and accommodating, making sure we understood everything along the way. He took great care of us! Would definitely recommend him!
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- Rachel Larson
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Everyone we worked with at park was extremely helpful. They made us feel so comfortable and they were super helpful on every aspect of the home buying process. They made it easy on these first time home buyers
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- Patrick and Anne Haraldson
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Tom went above and beyond for my family. As first-time homebuyers we had a lot of questions. Tom was always patient with us. In this current market we are in, he never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed. I'd recommend Tom and PARK CO., REALTORS® to anyone!
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- Mackenzie Brimm
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Tom was the best!!!!
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- Dustin Bentow
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My husband and I had a great experience with both selling my first house and buying our second. Even though there were a couple of hiccups a week before closing, Tom helped us get through them and we still were able to close a day early!
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- Casey Myers
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Tom Burns was very helpful throughout the whole process. He was also very knowledgeable and would help find answers to any questions we had. He made our home buying experience easy and enjoyable. We appreciate all of his help.
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- Tiffany Miles
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Tom has such a good demeanor, calm and always got right on any questions we had!
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- Cheryl Schwandt
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Wonderful to work with. Easy going. On top of situations. Very dependable & reliable. Honest & caring
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- Bill H
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Tom is a great guy, even though we've know him for years our transaction was on a professional basis throughout the process.
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- Richard and Patricia Hoganson
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Tom Burns did a great job finding me places to tour and knew what I was looking for. He kept me informed of what was going on with buying my new home and selling my present house.
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- Luann Weilk
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Tom was awesome to work with once again. He makes the entire process so seamless and seems to know just who to call and ask so we can keep things moving along. The sale of our house turned out to be more complicated than expected due to the buys demands, but Tom had all the right answers to keep things going and the closing on track. The purchase of our home was the perfect experience, Tom took the time to explain things and helped us find just the right house in a crazy market. We could not be happier with the work he did, I would recommend him to anyone looking to Sell or Buy. His knowledge and experience is second to none, he understood our needs and worked hard to arrange things in to fit into our busy schedule. Could not have been any better.
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- Stuart Hoganson
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Tom was great!!! Made the process so easy for us and explained everything so we really understood since we were first time homebuyers.
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- Abby Davis
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Thanks to Tom for helping us with our transaction!
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- Sharon Poach
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I can not say enough about how fantastic my experience was with Tom. This was my first house and I was nervous and overwhelmed by the process. Tom helped me every step of the way. If I had a question in the middle of the night he was there to answer, if I wanted to see a house last minute, he made it work. He was a wealth of information on all of the properties we saw, he had a fantastic story to tell on almost every house visit as well. I will be buying all of my properties from Tom moving forward and I will spread his name across the land as a fantastic realtor and a fantastic person.
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- Jeremy Miller
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Tom handled everything. Made the selling process very easy for us. Very knowledgeable. Will recommend Tom and Park Co to everyone!
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- Brandon Beaudry
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We had a great experience buying our first home!
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- Brittney Burns
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I had a good experience with Park Co. Tom Burns was able to show me a nice selection of homes that met my criteria. He was on top of the process and responded quickly to my questions.
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- Donna Christianson
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Tom is a super nice guy who understands his clients needs. He is very attentive, always prompt and knowledgeable.
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- Linda
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Tom went above and beyond for us as we looked at houses and throughout the inspections, repairs, and closing. We were amazed at all the time he put in for us.
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- Kevin and Kelly Parker
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Tom did a great job helping me find just the right townhouse buy and also helped sell my house. Listened to what were my preferences and gave me lots of choices.
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- Luann Weik
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Tom was awesome to work with! 5/5 stars. I appreciate how thorough and patient he was. Very efficient. Great experience!
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- Samantha Beaudry
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In the last 6 years, I have purchased 2 properties thru Tom/Park Company. Tom was very helpful, with all my questions and concerns. Tom, was knowledgeable and Professional, not a High Pressure Process. Both, were very Pleasant Transactions. I would recommend Tom 100% of the time. Mike
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Tax and special assessment figures are provided by the listing companies and are usually from the most recent tax bill, but buyer should verify amounts with appropriate governmental departments for accuracy and future estimates. New construction listings often have incomplete or no information on tax or special assessment estimates provided by listing companies, so they must be verified. Figures do not reflect any pending, proposed, or future special assessments which may be levied by governmental
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