Eric and Dawn discuss some of our customers' most frequently asked questions about building with Tilson. Plus, they have a live Q&A to cover anything they missed.

What We Cover:

• Why Tilson does not price homes per square foot.
• Tilson’s EasyBuy Financing.
• What site prep items are included in my cost?
• How long it takes to build a Tilson Home.
• General questions regarding land prep, financing, and construction.

Seminar Notes:

• Discussion on price per square foot [1:30]
• Pause for questions [10:04]
• Will you build on pier and beam foundations? [10:25]
• What is the price range shown on the website represent? [13:36]
• Can you build a carport instead of a 2-car garage and what is the price difference? [15:20]
• Is there a recommended required distance from the home to the septic system? [19:12]
• Can you build a 2 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms? Which plans meet this need? [20:22]
• What does my down payment go toward? [22:49]
• What is EasyBuy and how is it different from a construction loan? [26:32]
• What design features do you recommend for a home built in a hurricane-prone area? [34:03]
• Do you have the prices online for the options available on each floor plan? [36:57]
• Can you make structural changes to the exterior elevations of your homes? [38:03]
• Which site prep items are included in the price of your homes? [39:02]
• How would the process work to include a tornado shelter in my home? [42:00]
• How long does it typically take from to finish to build my home? [43:42]
  
• How often does a home appraise at the price of construction? [52:27]
• Do you build balconies? [54:20]
• What is the typical cost for an upstairs bonus room on a 1.5 story home? [55:16]
• Can you help customers find land? [55:48]
• Which plans include garages? [56:33]
• Do I need an appointment to visit the design center? [57:41]
• Can you install heat on-demand water heaters? [58:59]
• How much per foot is extra electrical and water line to the home? [1:01:51]
• Are all of your models built with base options or do some have upgrades built into them? [1:02:46]
• How do we figure out the cost to build a floor plan if we want to make a few small changes to it? [1:03:47]
• What is the process of getting a pool installed with a home build? [1:04:12]
• Are you able to install a walk-in tub? [1:06:05]
• How do we install a water softener for our well? [1:06:45]
• Do we need to be qualified before Tilson will come out and look at our build site? [1:07:55]
• How do we get a custom mirror installed in our bathrooms? [1:09:19]
• How do you determine the land value for the down payment/appraisal? Who does the appraisal? [1:10:07]
• What is the process to pay cash for my home instead of financing with a mortgage company? [1:11:14]
• Should I work with the design center closest to where I live or closest to where I want to build? [1:12:39]
• How does a short appraisal impact our equity position? [1:14:16]
• How much is the cash discount? [1:17:05]
• What happens if I lose my job prior to closing? [1:18:03]
• Do you have a referral program for past customers? [1:20;41]
• Clarification on building time frames and if it includes all pre-construction activities? [1:21:42]
• Do you build detached garages? [1:22:00]
• Do you have a veteran's program? [1:22:09]
• How much equity do I need to begin building? [1:23:18]
• What do we need to install water, electrical, and septic? When should we do these things? [1:24:41]
• Are the Cypress and the Driftwood really the same plan? [1:25:43]
• How much do we need to pay in taxes and insurance escrow at closing? [1:26:28]
• Is a water softener needed for a water well system? [1:28:00]
• Can you roll the land and home loan together? [1:29:16]