Pre-Purchase Review
Don’t wait until after you have purchased the property to
create your dream home, to find that you made a mistake.
Consult the expert you need before you make that commitment.
All too frequently, people purchase a house with the intent to renovate or expand or buy land to build a new home, unaware of the significant restrictions and costs involved. Unforeseen time delays, cost overruns or design compromises can be a major blow.
We have created a Pre-Purchase Review as a valuable first step to help you establish a clear vision for a way forward.
Value Planning
It is a way of doing research and homework about a prospective property before you buy.
It will allow you to explore your goals in a structured format.
It will give you an opportunity to experience how our firm communicates with our clients, establish a realistic plan for your project and prepare for your further design needs and services.
“We began working with Gary before we made a bid on a new home. He helped us envision what we wanted it to be and saw us through from potential to completion”
The Process
We will start with a phone call to get a sense of your needs and desires for your house. This will help us create a customized questionnaire which we send out prior to an in-person meeting.
We will review up to 5 online listings that you send to us and help you identify properties with the best potential for fulfilling your needs.
If there are one or more properties that we agree are good candidates, we will schedule a meeting at the project location and do an analysis of design potential, identify any restricting issues, and discuss potential costs for a renovation project.
We will prepare a short report on any property that seems like a good candidate for you.
The Result
range for purchase and renovation. The report will provide a foundation for taking the next step towards
further architectural and design services.
Your Investment
RENOVATION PACKAGE:
$1,500 (plus travel time $150/hour). Includes all of the above with an in-person visit to one house. Additional houses that can be viewed on the same day will be $250 each.
ADDITION, NEW HOME:
If you are planning a new home or an addition, and a property survey is available, it is imperative to know any land use restrictions. We will do a preliminary zoning analysis for an additional $500 per property.
SHORT CONSULTATION:
Already identified a potential house and just want an on-site or virtual consultation? $250/hour.
If you would like to discuss this further or set up an appointment to begin the pre-purchase process, please call or email.