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Old 04-19-2023, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Dgodin View Post
Why not see what is offered first?
You can ask if you can go to the design center prior to your appointment. I heard some people were allowed to do this. We were not offered this but did not know to ask. Some got detailed letters from their designer about what to expect from the design process - we did not.

Go to as many open houses as you can prior to your appointment. Ask your salesperson to take you to the model homes on McKnight and nearly completed or completed new construction homes. See what they have that you like. Look at everything - trimwork, fixtures, cabinets, flooring, etc. (Look closely at quality of product and quality of installation..) We were sent away by our designer many times for this so she could "work on numbers." If you have already looked, no need to waste your time on it during the design process.

BTW the model homes have the best workmanship you will see.