Our Process
The process of designing a home isn’t the same for everyone. Whether you want to work with Alyson Sailer to custom design the home of your dreams, need to make a few modifications to one of our available plans, or are preparing to develop a community, we have a process that suits your needs.
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Dream Home
Custom Design Your
Dream Home
When you choose to work with Alyson Sailer for your high-end custom home design, you will have a licensed architect with you every step of the way. From the preliminary consultation to the final delivery of your construction documents, Alyson will be your partner to determine how your unique wants, needs, and wishes can ultimately become a beautiful place you call home.
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Preliminary Consultation
At this meeting, you will talk through your design goals with Alyson and walk away with a timeline, a contract, and an understanding of how the home of your dreams can become a reality.
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Kick-Off Meeting
We will collaborate on your style preferences, your wish list, and your family’s needs. We’ll also talk through site conditions and other details that make your property unique. Bring your inspiration board to this meeting.
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First Schematic Design Meeting
Sailer Design will introduce your initial floor plans and front elevation drawings for your review and comments.
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Final Schematic Design Meeting
At this meeting, you will see more detailed floor plans and all elevations, refined based on your comments at our previous meeting.
05
Hardline Review Meeting
Your home is really coming to life now, with material selections and fine-tuned details for your final review.
06
Final Construction Documents
This is the finish line of your custom home design, when all of your plans are ready for delivery to your builder.
Personalize
Personalize an
Available Home
Browse through our catalog to find your perfect plan. Need to make some changes? Collaborate with one of our designers to customize a version to your lot and lifestyle. This provides the benefits of a high-end custom design with a faster project timeline and a more economical option, ensuring expert guidance from initial plan selection through the delivery of final construction documents.
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Find Your Fit
Share your design goals with us. If you’re not sure which existing plan to choose, we’ll give you some suggestions and walk through your desired changes with you.
02
Design Consultation
Need a little extra help? Set up a 30 minute virtual meeting with one of our designers.
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Purchase a Plan
Once your scope has been clearly defined, you will receive a personalized project proposal that includes pricing and an estimated timeline. Your timeline will be solidified upon our receipt of your deposit and signed proposal.
04
Floor Plan Review
We will email you a PDF of your updated floor plan and front elevation. We can schedule a virtual design meeting as necessary to discuss any alternatives.
05
Hard Line Review
An updated PDF of your floor plans and all elevations will be emailed to you reflecting any changes requested after your initial floor plan review. If necessary, we can schedule a virtual meeting to discuss any final minor changes.
06
Final Construction Documents
It’s time to get building! You will receive a PDF of your Final Construction Documents via email. Stay in touch and send us photos. We love to see dreams come to life!
Community
Develop a
Community
When developing a community, having one plan with multiple elevations and options can save a significant amount of money and time. We will work with you to design a flexible plan that gives your clients choices, while still making your job as a developer easier.
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Let's Get Together
We’ll meet to discuss the overall vision, scope, and goals for your community, working through details like how many plans you’re looking for, how many elevations you want for each plan, and what your highest priorities are.
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Collaborate
Together, we’ll define a program for each plan, detailing style choices, client needs, options, and square footages.
03
Schematic Design
At this meeting, we’ll review the plans we’ve created with your desired elevation choices and floor plan options. Designs will then be refined based on your comments.
04
Final Construction Documents
Final Construction Documents for your development will be delivered to you. Marketing materials and renderings can be provided upon request.
