Erica Morrison Becomes Partner in Merlin Custom Home Builders
Merlin Custom Home Builders is pleased to announce that Erica Morrison recently became an owner of the firm, partnering with Steve and Bart Jones in their mission to transform [...]
How Do Custom Home Builders Choose Suppliers?
Building Success 101 Q: Can this contractor meet my deadline? A: Some homeowners need their job done by a particular date for personal reasons that range from hosting a [...]
How Much Is A Custom Home in Las Vegas?
Building Success 101 Q: Why do products need to be ordered ahead of time? A: Like most industries, building suppliers have embraced just-in-time inventory management, which means they only [...]
Custom Home Quality Is No Accident
Building Success 101 Q: How durable are today's custom homes? A: New or newly remodeled custom homes can be as durable as older ones, but they must be correctly [...]
How Much to Build a Custom Home in Las Vegas?
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GIVES US AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE OUR COMPANY SUCCESSFUL!!! WE ARE BLESSED WITH WONDERFUL HOMEOWNERS, MERLIN’S DEDICATED AND TALENTED TEAM [...]
Hidden Benefits of Building a New Custom Home
The advantages of a new home go beyond the obvious. The allure of a new home fires the imagination and ignites the spirit. We’ve all dreamed of living in a home with our version of the perfect gourmet kitchen, a beautifully appointed office, and a luxurious master suite. Having everything just the way you envision it is reason enough for most people to consider a new home over an existing property.
The Problem with Competitive Bidding
Some big obstacles stand in the way of the three-bid advice. Folk wisdom, online articles, and basic instincts advise homeowners to solicit bids from several qualified contractors. But three major obstacles get in the way of making those bids realistic and useful: the need for detailed plans and job specifications, the need for comparable bidders, and the need to structure the bids for easy comparisons. Getting all three right is rare.
Custom Home Schedule: Keeping Projects on Track
Failure to make timely decisions is the number one culprit behind schedule and cost overruns. Homeowners play a key role in preventing these problems. Some homeowners find it a challenge to make their final selection of products and materials. It’s easy to see why—with practically limitless choices in countertops, fixtures, tiles, windows, and other products, it can be difficult to settle on one model, style, or color.
Minimize Stress and Maximize Sanity
Building a home can be stressful. Savvy homeowners choose a builder who will make it less so. But beyond making certain the company is licensed and insured and has provided a fair bid and a professional contract, how do owners determine whether a company will deliver on its promises and not tax their sanity? The answers lie in good systems. Companies with clearly defined management systems tend to be better organized, communicate more effectively and minimize unwanted surprises.