10 steps to home
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make. that is why we have put together a guide to help you be prepared for every step of the way.
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Step 1 Finding The
Ideal Floorplan & Homesite
One of the most important decisions you will make on this journey is the first step – selecting your desired community, floorplan and homesite. At Akel Homes, our team of new home consultants is dedicated to assisting you in selecting the ideal floorplan and homesite for your family’s lifestyle.
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Step 2 Purchase
Agreement
Once you have selected your floorplan, the next step is to sign the Purchase Agreement and pay the required builder deposit. The Purchase Agreement is the legal document that details the construction and purchase of your new home.
Step 3 Financing
We’ve partnered with industry leading third party mortgage companies to assist you in your financing needs. Both your New Home Consultant and Loan officer will answer all your questions and guide you through the financing process. Of course, you are free to use any Mortgage Company of your own choice in the purchase of your home.
Step 4 Design Studio Unleash Your Style
We created the Akel Design Studio through our commitment to providing our homebuyers with a concierge-style semi-custom homebuying experience. A personal Option Coordinator will guide you through the selection process and introduce you to top products, classic styles and the most current design trends to help you make your new home uniquely yours.
Step 5 Building
On average, it takes 10-12 months to build your new home. The construction schedule is reliant upon the local municipality building department, material and labor availability and the weather.
During construction, you will meet with your dedicated Akel Homes Construction Manager for a Pre-Start/Groundbreaking and Pre-Drywall Inspection.
Step 6 Pre-Start
Orientation
This appointment begins the construction process. During this meeting, you and your Construction Manager shall review the following:
- The placement of your home on the lot, as depicted on the Lot Fit Study
- The garage orientation selected for your home, if applicable
- The elevation selected for your home, if applicable
- The major structural options selected for your home, if applicable
Step 7 Pre-Drywall
Orientation
As a courtesy, once the home has passed rough mechanical, plumbing, electrical and framing inspections, your New Home Consultant will contact you to conduct a Pre-Drywall Inspection. During the PreDrywall Inspection, you will review the installation of certain mechanical, plumbing and electrical options that are made a part of the plans and specifications and the color selection documents.
The Pre-Drywall Inspection is not an opportunity to make changes, additions or deletions, but to confirm mechanical, plumbing, and electrical options previously selected during your color selection.
Step 8 New Home
Preview & Orientation
At the New Home Preview and Orientation, your Construction Manager will provide you with an overview of your home’s systems, review your selections and finishes, educate you on the proper care of your new home and create a punchlist of items that need to be addressed prior or post closing.
Step 9 Closing
The Notice of Closing is delivered approximately 6 weeks prior to Closing by the Closing Coordinator. It will include the time, date and place of the Closing. date and place of the Closing. At the Closing, you will sign off an all the paperwork to make your new home officially yours.
Step 10 Welcome Home
After the Closing, your Akel Homes team will help you transition from homebuyer to homeowner. That is why we created myAkel, our proprietary and innovative homeowner portal where you submit home warranty requests, view key contact information and access important documents like your appliance warranty registration and our detailed home care manual.
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Directly From
Our Homeowners“Throughout the 7 to 8 months while I was building the home I was still looking at other places, comparing notes, getting design ideas, and hands down there weren't too many, if any at all, other options that beat the experience that was differentiated in comparison to Akel. So, absolutely second time around I would consider Akel.”
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Directly From
Our Homeowners“We were told that there would be a website with pictures but I never thought it would be step-by-step that you could see. We were far away and we never felt the need to come and visit to see what they were doing. We never came except at the closing. When we did come to do the inspection for the closing, there were no surprises. The house was as expected.”
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Directly From
Our Homeowners“Every week they would take pictures of construction and you follow through the journey so you don’t have to come here. You know what’s happening in the home. You know what stage the home is in as they are building.The way they talk with you is like family. They know your family. They know your name; they know the name of your kids. Like family.”
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Directly From
Our Homeowners“We came to take a look at the Santa Monica model home and we fell in love. We've always been impressed with the Akel Communities, there are quite a bit of things that you get included. We saw the value and how your money was going a little bit further.”
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Directly From
Our Homeowners“We made an appointment, we came to look at the models the next day and that was it, we were sold right away. We actually looked up the builder and you could see that it was a family and they really cared about the quality.”
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Directly From
Our Homeowners“We loved the way the homes looked when we came to see the models. The layout of the house, all the options that were available. When we walked through the door, as soon as we started asking questions they were very welcoming, very kind, happy to help us.”
Dream. Build. Love.
Everyone dreams of building a home they will love. Your home, your way.