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Believe it or not, the custom-home process really has no standard starting place. There are some logical entry points, such as finding land, but most often people start with a designed house they’ve had in mind for a long time. Where you start isn’t important; what is important is for you to make sure that you’ve taken all the necessary steps to give yourself the best chance for success. The following list includes some questions you need to consider before committing time and money to this project:

 Where do I want to live?

 How long do I want to live in this house?

 How will I find land? (See Chapter 3.)

 How much money do I have to spend on this project? (See Chapters 8, 9, and 10.)

 How much extra time do I have to put into this project? (See Chapter 2.)

 How do I find the right resources to design my house? (See Chapter 4.)

 How do I find the right resources to build my house? (See Chapters 2 and 7.)

 Is my relationship strong enough to survive this process? (See your therapist.)

Don’t make the assumption that any one person can give you all the information you need to prepare for this process. Contractors have one perspective on the process, and architects may have a completely different one. Do your homework and interview as many people as you can who have been involved in the process. By talking to professionals and consumers and asking them to share their experiences, you can begin to get a clearer picture of the process ahead.

Kevin recommends to all his clients that they get organized before beginning the process. Sit down and assess how much time you can put aside each week to focus on the project. Consider making a specific day each week your day for working on custom-home stuff. Also, clear a space in your office or den to be “Custom-Home Central.” This way you always know where to find what you need for your project. (You can find other organizing tips for your project in Chapter 2.)