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We had pamphlets to look at before the appointment, but we really didn't get to see all of the examples and ask detailed questions until we were at our meeting, and we were going to be making all of our decisions right then and there.ĭuring this appointment, you look at tons of samples of carpets, tile, hardwoods, and other flooring options. One of the appointments that happened during our three week decision making window was an appointment to choose our flooring and bathroom tile options. We ended up feeling a bit rushed in our decision making, and though we didn't do anything completely detrimental, if I did it again, I would have tried to time it better.ĭon't rush the flooring/tile appointment. We had done a lot of research already, thankfully, but there are always more details to iron out during this period.ĭuring our three week decision making period, we were in the midst of a major product launch for the blog, and Donnie and I both traveled across the country, where I was speaking at a blogging conference, so both preparing my talk and the travel itself took a lot of time!

I wish we had done a better job of this! Once we signed our paperwork, we had a three week window to make all of the decisions about the house. Start the process when you have time to devote to research and decision making. We met with several friends who had built with Ryan Homes in different neighborhoods, saw their houses, and got their take on what they liked, what they didn't, what they would do differently, etc.Īlthough none of our friends had the same model that we ended up building (the Palermo), many of the homes have a similar layout, so it was helpful to see how the spaces functioned and hear about what options were available.īecause I had been looking at lots of Ryan Homes in advance, I asked for them specifically during our electrical meeting and we were able to get rough ins put into the plan, so all we had to do after we moved in was to add the lights themselves. The most helpful thing we did at the beginning of the house building process was to gather as much information as we possibly could. Keep track of what you like and what you don't. Starting the Building ProcessĮven when building a home that isn't completely custom, starting the process can feel really overwhelming because there are still a lot of decisions to make! Here are some things we did (or wished we did!) at the very beginning of the process to help things go more smoothly. I will say that although everything about our house building process wasn't 100% perfect (Is it ever?!), overall I am very pleased with our experience and would absolutely do it again.

No one will deal with the same exact sales people, project managers, and construction crews that we did, so I can't say that our experience will be exactly what everyone else will experience. Also, though our home is specifically a Ryan home, many of the thoughts and suggestions I'm about to share would apply to most home builds and could still be helpful for those who are building with other companies.īefore I dive in, a caveat: Everyone's experience with building a home will be different.