So everyone wants to know what it's supposed to look like...well, here it is. We got the plans off the internet and had them customized. Let me tell you finding plans or having them made is no easy task in and of itself. Some home designers (unless you are building over 5000 square feet in a lot of states you don't actually need an architect) charge by the square foot, some as a percentage of the overall project, and some will charge a "stock plan" fee if they have drawn the house before and then an additional charge for customization.
We got our plans from WL Martin homes. Mr. Martin was nice to work with and has a slew of plans to choose from.
To continue the conversation about how designers charge.1. If you get charged by the square foot you could have a real complicated plan or a real simple plan and you get charged the same amount. It doesn't really seem fair to me.
2. If you get charged a percentage of the project you could specify vinyl laminate floors throughout the whole house or solid gold floors and you are getting charged a percentage. It doesn't really seem fair to me.
3. If you get a stock plan and a customization fee...well...that's what I did. Is it fair? Hey, look at the options! Somehow, someway, you gotta pay the piper!
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