u/Livid-Lie-4924

When contracting to build a custom home, shouldn’t a clear presentation of details of the build be agreed prior to any contract presentatio?

2100 sq ft simple house walk out lower level

I am having a small home built. The style and design I want needs some old features like farm doors or transits etc.. Easily found affordable. How does that work with cost plus and my contract?

I am have a house built. I want better than builder grade in several areas such doors & countertops cabinets etc.. Can I expect that a builder would produce a better price in sourcing than I could hunt down on my own? Could expect him to pass that on to me? I have found that many items like above get categorized as Oh!! that is a premium and will cost a lot but is reality it is just a few bucks more when I do comparisons.

The drafter drawing out the plans for my new house build has given a rough floor plan. Do I take that and make my particular changes or wait on something else? I don't want to come off as being a difficult client but there are some changes best done now.