Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 22, 2019 12:36 am Hi all, Been to couple of display homes and talked to some home consultants. Had some different sales approach from these consultants. Have some questions: - Is it normal for them not allowing us to bring pricing back home? I want to be able to look through the quotes from multiple home consultants and compare. Are these consultant (who withhold pricing information) trustworthy? - How would I know I am getting a good price from a reputable builder? - How do you all get any deductions from these consultants? Tips or tricks? - What can I do to cut costs? Outsourcing lights, flooring? Re: Home Consultants 2Jul 22, 2019 9:14 am kester - Is it normal for them not allowing us to bring pricing back home? I want to be able to look through the quotes from multiple home consultants and compare. Are these consultant (who withhold pricing information) trustworthy? Salesman's income is based on sales commissions,The higher the price the more they make. Unfortunately high commission earning salesman are the least trusted professionals OT, New home salesman earns 5 times what a car Salesman earns Professions Survey 2017 kester - How would I know I am getting a good price from a reputable builder? You need your own cost breakdowns, then get 3 Builders quotes and compare kester - How do you all get any deductions from these consultants? Tips or tricks? Deductions are built into the sales price As markets drop and builders prices become more competitive, builders don't drop prices they keep the price inflated and increase the giveaway values. So when they take the giveaways out, the prices are back inflated OT, the car dealers do the same, but at least you know what you are getting with cars, also consumer protection laws are much stricter with car sales,etc,etc You will never see a new house being recalled? kester - What can I do to cut costs? Outsourcing lights, flooring? When you take items out of the contract the builder keeps the profit margin..why bother you aren't saving anything? Have everything included that you can afford, compare 3 quotes and avoid variations. You Hold the whip hand up until you sign the contract. hth It's been discussed before here Comparing Building Costs ( using matrix Solvers and the internet) Leave a PM Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Home Consultants 3Jul 22, 2019 2:46 pm Thanks @StructuralBIMGuy. I find that all home consultants are quite dishonest... One consultant offered me a promo package to upgrade solar or kitchen appliance. After researching online, I found that I could get cheaper prices if I buy from solar panel companies or appliance stores. What is the promo price then? The cost to upgrade is actually the same or slightly higher than buying them outright from any store... We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 8020 From what I know about water tanks (I've been working with a client on them for a few years now) is this - The concrete can last a lifetime if they don't crack for some… 2 6489 go upvc window frames ensure insulation under colorbond. not just sarking, lighter color roof also not sure if you have seen this viewtopic.php?t=5823 last couple of pages… 4 98156 |