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CUSTOM HOME BUILDS

At Beckett Real Estate we have years of experience working alongside a whole host of builders, developers, architects, engineers and sub-contractors to help our clients reach their real estate goals. We love getting to help with the construction process and seeing people’s dreams come to fruition. Our owner Evan Beckett has 14 years of construction experience and is well versed in current building codes and practices to ensure his clients get outstanding service.

Rather than settling on the layout and architecture of an existing home, building a custom home is an exciting opportunity to design a home that matches your needs. You can create a homes specific to the way you and your family live. Where you will get to choose everything from the doorknobs and countertops to the materials used for siding and arrangement of rooms. Let Beckett real estate help guide you through this process.

  • Are there any restrictions on the possible size of your home?
  • How many stories do you want your home to be?
  • What rooms do you need?
  • What aspects of your lifestyle do you want to be built into your home?
  • Consider the type of layout you want
  • What structural features do you want in each room?
  • Determine your design and style preferences
  • Are there any special features you want to be included? (fireplaces, heated floors, etc.)
  • Green design?

Knowing your budget is essential. Prices for new homes can range from $120 – $200+ per square foot. Without knowing how much you can spend, it is nearly impossible to decide how large of a home you can build and where, or what design features can be included.

Things to factor into your budget include:

  •  The cost of the land
  •  Local fees and taxes
  •  Design and engineering fees
  •  Home construction
  •  Landscaping costs
  •  Interior decorating and furnishing

It's always a good idea to Speak with multiple lenders to get the best interest rates and loan program for your project. There are several different types of financing options available to you. speak with a lender who will educate you about the differences in each.

Most new construction projects can take up to 8 months and sometimes longer depending on materials selected, weather delays etc.

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:

  • Do you want an open interior layout? Or separate spaces?
  •  Do you want separate formal and informal areas of the home (i.e. public vs. private)?
  •  For multi-story homes: What do you need on the first floor? What do you want on the second (or higher) floors?
  •  How many entrances do you want? Do you want a private entry? Any rooms in particular in which you wish to have a doorway to outside?
  •  How do you want the indoor and outdoor space of your home to interact? Should they flow into each other, or be completely separate?
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THINK ABOUT THE ARRANGEMENT OF SPECIFIC ROOMS: 

  • Which rooms/spaces do you want near each other? Maybe you want the children’s playroom to be within earshot of the kitchen. Or does it make sense to have the laundry room near the bedrooms?
  •  Are there any areas of the home you want more private/separate? Maybe the master suite should be separate from the other bedrooms, or on a different floor? Should your office or artist studio be in a quiet corner?
  •  If creating an in-law suite, do you want it to be separate or integrated with the rest of the home?

DETERMINE YOUR DESIGN AND STYLE PREFERENCES

ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING:
  • What kind of accents do you want in the home?
  • Any specific materials you want to include?
  • What color palette do you want to use?
  • Kitchen: cabinets, flooring, appliances, countertops, finishes…
  • Ceilings: Do you want taller ceilings? If yes, everywhere, or just in some spaces?
  • Hallways: Desired width? Do you want as few as possible, or many?
  • Stairways: One flight or more? Do you want a private staircase in the back of the house?
  • Windows: What kind? A lot or a few? Skylights? Bay windows? Wide windowsills?
  • Wall space: Do you want a lot of open wall space, perhaps to display art?
  • Lighting (indoor and outdoor): Recessed lights? Sconces? Chandeliers? Look at some of the lighting options at the Home Depot to get inspired.
  • Roof: Flat, pitched, asymmetric gable, multiple gables, curved?
  • Exterior: What kind of siding do you want? 
  • Do you need limited mobility access?
  • Safety considerations: Do you live in an area prone to tornadoes or flooding? Ask your builder how to take these into consideration with design and materials.

SPECIAL FEATURES

There are an infinite number of additional features that can be built into your custom home.

  • Fireplaces (Gas or wood? More than one? In which rooms?)
  • Media room
  • Central sound system
  • Heated floors
  • Central vacuum system
  • Pool and/or jacuzzi (indoor or outdoor?)

GREEN DESIGN:

There is a growing trend today towards green design. Building with this in mind can reduce your carbon footprint. Plus, many features can be built into your home that will increase your energy efficiency and water conservation, reducing your utility bills down the line. Talk to your architect about what green design features will work best with your custom home.

Work With Evan

Evan stands out in Georgia's real estate landscape. Especially in the vibrant Metro Atlanta area, Evan's blend of technical expertise and vast local knowledge makes him the ideal choice for those looking to find their dream home in Georgia.

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Contact Details

EVAN BECKETT

Phone

(678) 615-4033

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(470) 354-1955

Address

2015 SHARPSBURG MCCULLUM RD STE 110 NEWNAN GA 30265

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