A useful early range connects the home, the land, the finish direction, and the major scope choices instead of relying on one number.
You do not need every answer. Mark what you know and use the gaps to guide the right questions.
Finished square footage and conditioned lower levels
Simple versus complex footprint and roof geometry
Window quantity, size, performance, and structural openings
Kitchen, bath, millwork, flooring, lighting, and appliance direction
Garage size, RV bays, shops, and detached structures
Site access, excavation, grading, rock, drainage, and retaining
Well, septic, power, utility extensions, and temporary services
Outdoor living, decks, patios, landscaping, and driveway scope
Engineering, permits, design, financing, taxes, and escalation
Allowances, owner selections, changes, and contingency planning
