Express Path

HIGHLIGHTS

For clients who find a match for their needs and their site in one of our Express Plans, this path provides the best value. Building site must allow for a slab foundation.

  • Weeks to months faster in getting to the build contract
  • No changes to the floor plans or elevations
  • Client choices in finishes and fixtures make each Express Home unique

GETTING STARTED WITH EXPRESS

Site plan, septic plan and photos are required to start. Unity recommends hiring a site planner to assist with locating and orienting the home on the site.

  • Feasibility of slab foundation confirmed
  • Local builder engaged to assist with planning, cost estimating and scheduling
  • Project budget consistent with preliminary estimates of finished costs
  • Preliminary decision regarding Unity package scope: Shell or Tempo
  • Client signs Preconstruction Services Agreement and provides payment

PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR EXPRESS

PLAN REVIEW

  • Team introduction: Sales Advisor introduces the Project Manager and Preconstruction Lead
  • Confirm orientation of home on site proposed by site engineer
  • Discuss site preparations, construction process, scheduling, local builder partner, financing (if any)
  • Introduction to online software for the selections process

SELECTIONS PHASE

  • Client receives standard Tempo estimate (if applicable)
  • Selections follow-up (virtual meeting)
    •  Shell – confirm door, window and timber selections
    •  Tempo – answer any questions about finishes
  • In person meeting to make final selections (Tempo only)
    • Update Tempo pricing based upon selections

CONTRACT PHASE

  • UNITY DELIVERABLES
    • Design Plans -Site diagram, 3D view, floor plans, elevations, electrical plans and building sections
    • Contract – Specifications and pricing
    • Breakdown of scopes for local builder estimating
    • Heating / cooling load calculations and HVAC equipment recommendations
    • Green Addendum – for appraisal if needed for financing
  • CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Complete project pricing – local builder scope including site work and utilities
    • Financing approval if needed

Client signs build contract and pays 20% deposit to begin build phase.

EXPRESS PATH PSA COST STRUCTURE

Basic price$1,500
Potential Add-on: Tempo$1,500