STEP ONE - Selection

At Elliott Homes' communities, we pre-select which homes are going on which lots. This allows us to bypass problems such as homes of the same style, color, or exterior being placed too near each other. This will give the neighborhood a more "authentic" feel, after all, we don’t just build houses, we build communities.

Once you determine which floor plan you would like to purchase, the Elliott Sales Representative will show you which home sites have your home being built on them. Be sure to ask your sales agent any questions that you may deem important, such as, "What color will that home be?" and "What exterior elevation will that home be?" Please be aware that some home sites will carry an additional charge because they are considered more desirable due to size or location.

STEP TWO- Writing The Contract

When you have selected your home and site location, you will sit down with your Sales Representative to complete the sales contract. Your Sales Representative makes every effort to disclose all items pertinent to the sale, but as each buyer has different thoughts, interests and needs, it is up to you to ask anything that you would consider important. Your Sales Representative will give you a packet of paperwork for you to keep for your information and records, and, although they will go over the documents in the packet, please take the time to read the enclosed paperwork. At the time you sign the contract, your Sales Representative will collect an Earnest Money Deposit check. The amount of the Deposit may vary with each community. This deposit will go toward your down payment and closing costs when you close escrow on your home.

STEP THREE- Customization

 Within three days of writing your new home contract you will need to contact the Elliott Homes’ designated lender and the design center to schedule your appointments. You are required to obtain a loan approval from the Elliott Homes’ designated lender within 30 days of writing your contract. You should also visit the design center within 30 days (in California) and three weeks (in Arizona) to make your tile and/or carpeting selections.

 At the time of your sales contract, the Sales Representative will schedule a construction option appointment at the sales office within 10 days of the contract date. At this appointment you will select items such as cabinets, appliances, electrical, etc…You will be given a full list of selections at the time of contract. Elliott Homes may have started construction on your home prior to your placing a deposit; therefore, not all selections are possible in every home. Your Sales Representative will inform you of which selections are and are not possible.

 Also, please note that the timing for these appointments pertains to the typical home purchase, but may fluctuate with different situations. Every homebuyer must make the customization appointments since all of our homes include a large variety of items to customize and personalize your home, both in standard selections and also in optional and upgraded selections. If you choose optional or upgraded selections, your Sales Representative will collect a deposit for your selections at the time of the order. If you choose to finance these options, your deposits will be applied to your down payment and closing costs at the close of escrow. After you select your Design Center options, your selections will be sent to the Sales Office. Your Sales Representative will contact you and will also collect a deposit for any upgraded items.

 Once your have made all your selections and obtained loan approval, it is time to enjoy watching your home being built. Please feel free to take pictures.  Contact your Sales Representative with any questions regarding the process and make sure you take the time to enjoy your experience, while we turn "sticks and bricks," into your home.

The building of your home is a complex process and Elliott Homes' contracts with the industry’s top professionals to construct the highest quality home. Elliott’s job superintendents, assistant superintendents, detailers, and home care technicians work extremely hard to oversee the subcontractors work and to put all the finishing touches together that turn that structure into a home.

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