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What's Next? Our Custom Build Process Explained | Design & Discovery Phase (Part 1) | The DJK Podcast
Every custom home begins long before the first shovel hits the ground—the Design & Discovery phase is where it all begins.
In this first episode of Our Custom Build Process Podcast series, we break down the first phase of building a custom home, including touring model homes, reviewing floor plans, selecting the right community and homesite, and establishing a clear proposal and budget. This stage also includes financing pre-qualification, attorney review, understanding included features and upgrade options, and securing the purchase agreement and initial deposit that officially begins your custom home journey.
The Design & Discovery phase is where your dream begins, setting the foundation before architectural design, engineering, permitting, and construction. This episode provides a clear, behind-the-scenes look at what happens first and how a custom home moves from vision to reality.
From here, the journey continues as plans are finalized, approvals take shape, and your homesite is prepared for the moment construction officially begins.
Learn more & connect with us!
Website: https://www.djkhomes.com
Contact: (630) 369-1953
Follow us on social!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djkcustomhomes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJKCustomHomes
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djkcustomhomes1988
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/djk-custom-homes/
Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/djkhomes
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/djkcustomhomes/_pins/
Follow our show for more behind-the-scenes stories, building tips, and community insights. Don’t forget to rate our show and share!
Check out the rest of The DJK Podcast Series! { https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLorHXTRD7u0NY4dxZupFlCVUCr3UaN75n }
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:01 Exploring Model Homes
5:00 Reviewing Inclusions and Home Plans
11:54 Selecting a Community and Homesite
17:04 Home Proposal and Budgeting
20:11 Financing Pre-Qualification
24:22 Purchase Agreement and Deposit
25:55 Attorney Review and Pre-Approval
26:35 Closing Thoughts
28:21 Outro
INTRO: “Summer Haze” by André Aguado Licensed via { https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/6224e58c-dd4a-4b9a-89c6-be8293fbe729/ }
OUTRO: “Happy” by Lukas Got Lucky Licensed via { https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/266f0c26-de36-45ca-a57a-7333767f4488/ }
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By DJK Custom HomesEvery custom home begins long before the first shovel hits the ground—the Design & Discovery phase is where it all begins.
In this first episode of Our Custom Build Process Podcast series, we break down the first phase of building a custom home, including touring model homes, reviewing floor plans, selecting the right community and homesite, and establishing a clear proposal and budget. This stage also includes financing pre-qualification, attorney review, understanding included features and upgrade options, and securing the purchase agreement and initial deposit that officially begins your custom home journey.
The Design & Discovery phase is where your dream begins, setting the foundation before architectural design, engineering, permitting, and construction. This episode provides a clear, behind-the-scenes look at what happens first and how a custom home moves from vision to reality.
From here, the journey continues as plans are finalized, approvals take shape, and your homesite is prepared for the moment construction officially begins.
Learn more & connect with us!
Website: https://www.djkhomes.com
Contact: (630) 369-1953
Follow us on social!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djkcustomhomes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJKCustomHomes
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djkcustomhomes1988
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/djk-custom-homes/
Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/djkhomes
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/djkcustomhomes/_pins/
Follow our show for more behind-the-scenes stories, building tips, and community insights. Don’t forget to rate our show and share!
Check out the rest of The DJK Podcast Series! { https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLorHXTRD7u0NY4dxZupFlCVUCr3UaN75n }
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:01 Exploring Model Homes
5:00 Reviewing Inclusions and Home Plans
11:54 Selecting a Community and Homesite
17:04 Home Proposal and Budgeting
20:11 Financing Pre-Qualification
24:22 Purchase Agreement and Deposit
25:55 Attorney Review and Pre-Approval
26:35 Closing Thoughts
28:21 Outro
INTRO: “Summer Haze” by André Aguado Licensed via { https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/6224e58c-dd4a-4b9a-89c6-be8293fbe729/ }
OUTRO: “Happy” by Lukas Got Lucky Licensed via { https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/266f0c26-de36-45ca-a57a-7333767f4488/ }