The Design Center Consultant
Once you’ve made the choices above and signed a purchase contract, you’ll typically work with a design center consultant.
This member of the builder’s team handles what’s often referred to as the options selection process. That’s builder-speak for one of the best parts of building a new home — selecting the style, color and types of many key components of your home to match your personal taste and style.
Your design consultant will help you make key design selections such as flooring (tile, hardwood, vinyl and carpet), cabinetry and countertops. In addition, you’ll likely choose appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures, and even wiring options such as home automation and security systems. Many builders offer a range of structural changes. These can range from a bay window, to a three-car garage, or even a bonus room that can be built as an additional bedroom, study or media room.
Your design center consultant will record all of your product and design choices and send them along to the builder’s purchasing department and construction superintendent (more on this key role below). Now, construction is ready to start on your new home.