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 |