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Path To Ownership

Path To Ownership

At Cornerstone Homes we want to make the process of building your new home enjoyable and fun. We follow these steps to ensure you are informed and with us every step of the way. It is our number one priority to build you a new home that you love!

Our Path To Ownership

Pre-Construction

1

Consultation Appointment & Price Out

During this meeting, we’ll help you determine what you want and need in your new home. We’ll discuss structural and design options and provide preliminary pricing.

2

Select & Confirm Homesite Location

You and the Sales Manager will walk your chosen homesite, and discuss the grading and positioning of your home.

3

Write New Home Contract

At this time, we will write, review, and sign a contract. We recommend that you choose all structural options. You will be required to pay a $4,000 deposit and 50% of structural options at this time, also. Once the contract is signed, you have 21 days to complete your selections.

4

Make Loan Application

(As required!)

5

Design Selections Preview

This is the fun part! Our browsing hours are set for you to come and learn more about all of the ways you can personalize your home. This time will help you prepare for your Design Selections Appointment.

6

Design Selections Appointment

It’s time to personalize your new home! You and Cornerstone Homes' Design Consultant will confirm all your selections. A deposit of 50% of selections is required at this time. Don’t forget your check book!

7

Loan Approval or Verification of Funds

Loan or funds are approved before meeting with your Site Supervisor!

8

Building Permit Received

Once the permit is received, we'll begin the construction process!

9

Pre-Construction Meeting

Before construction begins, your Sales Manager and Construction Manager will review your contract, design selections
and your personalized blueprints with you. They will also prepare you for the exciting weeks ahead as we transition into the construction phase of building your new home.


Construction

10

Construction Begins!

We begin to break ground on your new home!

11

Weekly Progress Reports

Throughout your construction, your Construction Manager and your Sales Manager will keep you up-to-date on whats happening with your new home.

12

Pre-Drywall Orientation

About 75 days after construction begins, your Construction Manager will schedule a site visit for you to see what's behind the walls before the drywall installation.  You will be asked to review selections for accuracy. (You will NOT be able to make changes or add-ons, only verify what is documented in your contract.)

13

Finish Work

Final trim out of your personalized selections!

14

Notification of Completion

You will receive a Notification of Completion approximately 30 days out from your Closing Coordinator. This allows you to plan your move and allows us to schedule your New Home Orientation and Closing.

15

Internal Quality Assurance Walk

Approximately one week before your New Home Orientation, our Warranty Team will walk through your new home and perform a quality assurance check. During this walk, our team will have the opportunity to ensure that your home is built to Cornerstone Homes' standards.

16

New Home Orientation with Warrany Team

The Warranty Team will walk through your new home with you and explain how everything works. (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, hot water heater, counters, appliances, garage door, locks & alarm systems, warranty, emergency info.) Final items noted for attention by you will be documented for completion prior to your closing.

17

Courtesy Walk & Closing!

Horray! The day has arrived, and we will be excited to hand you the keys to your new home! You will also receive your Closing Package, which includes: your HOA documents and Warranty information.

Post-Closing

18

Move In and Enjoy Your New Home!

Now you can relax in you Cornerstone Home.

19

Move-In Survey

You will receive a survey 1 month after closing. Kindly let us know how we did.

20

45-Day Warranty Walk

After 45 days in your new home, we invite you to submit your 45 day list provided at your New Home Orientation. Please be sure to have any warrantable items noted in writing and submitted via email to Warranty@CornerstoneHomes.net!

21

Mid-Year Survey

You will receive a survey 6 months after closing. Again, how did we do? We want you to be happy! It is our #1 priority to ensure you love your new Cornerstone Home!

22

11-Month Warranty Walk & Year-End Survey

After 11 months in your new home, we invite you to submit your 11 month list provided at your New Home Orientation. Please be sure to have any warrantable items noted in writing and submitted via email to Warranty@CornerstoneHomes.net! You will also receive a year-end survey to provide feedback about your home and experience. 


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Contact us today with any questions. We look forward to helping you with your new home purchase.

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