Real Estate Consulting
At Freestone Homes, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive consulting solutions that span the entire lifecycle of your project. Unlike most traditional real estate consultants who often specialize in pre-planning, design, and initial approvals before handing the project over to construction specialists, we provide seamless support from conception to completion. Whether you're in the market to purchase a new home, looking to remodel and enhance your current residence, or simply seeking guidance on the best options for your homeownership needs and desires, our range of consulting services is designed to empower you.
We aim to equip you with the insights and expertise necessary to confidently navigate every phase of your home project, ensuring you have the knowledge to make informed decisions and achieve your vision with clarity and assurance. Explore some of the more common ways that we are able to provide innovative solutions to your real estate challenges.
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Are you looking to purchase a new construction home or already under contract with a local builder?
We offer full support throughout the process, including building plan reviews, facilitating change orders with the builder, and conducting thorough site inspections. Our goal is to ensure you receive a high-quality home that meets the builder's specifications and matches the expectations set during the marketing/ contract stage.
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Do you have a vacant plot of land or an older home that you want to tear down and build your dream home? Interested in converting your single-family home into a multi-family, income-producing property?
Let us assist you by researching and analyzing local municipal codes to determine the feasibility of making your vision a reality. Navigating town construction approvals can be complex, and understanding the specific zoning regulations and permit requirements is crucial. We'll guide you through this process, ensuring compliance with all necessary codes and regulations to help streamline approval and bring your project to fruition smoothly.
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Considering a home transformation but unsure if the project will fit within your budget or hesitant about securing a loan to finance the project in today's high interest rate market?
We offer comprehensive assistance by conducting a thorough cost analysis of your project to assess its financial feasibility. Additionally, we can provide guidance on prioritizing and dividing your project into manageable phases, allowing you to spread the financial commitment over a timeframe that aligns with your budgetary needs and goals.
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Unsure whether renovating your current home or buying a new one makes more sense for you?
We can assist by conducting a thorough market analysis—this includes estimating renovation costs, assessing the current value of your home, and comparing it to the average market price of your ideal home. Our goal is to provide you with the insights needed to make a well-informed decision that suits your needs and preferences.
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Are you planning to build an addition, garage, pool, or fence that doesn't comply with your local town's building and zoning requirements?
Seeking a land-use variance can be a lengthy and complex process that often times involves collaboration with attorneys, architects, engineers, and other expert, licensed professionals. Our team of industry experts can assist you in coordinating and facilitating every step of the approval process with your local municipality. Our ultimate goal is to give you the greatest chance of approval for your project, providing expert guidance and support throughout.
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Are you in the midst of buying a home and feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even apprehensive about the findings in your home inspection report? It's common for these reports to paint a less-than-ideal picture of the home you've fallen in love with. Many issues flagged in inspections are typical for older homes or may not be as serious as described by the inspector's thorough, all-encompassing assessment.
We will meticulously review your home inspection report and provide a detailed analysis of any legitimate concerns. Additionally, we can offer cost estimates for repairs, empowering you to decide whether to proceed with the purchase and, if so, negotiate fair concessions with the seller.
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In today's competitive real estate market, potential buyers often face the pressure to make quick decisions. While real estate agents play a crucial role in guiding buyers through the purchase process and market dynamics, many may not have the expertise to accurately assess a home's underlying condition or identify construction concerns.
To prevent scenarios where you may refrain from making an offer due to perceived issues that turn out to be minor or non-existent, or alternatively, to avoid entering into a contract and placing a substantial deposit only to discover significant issues during the home inspection weeks later, wasting valuable time that could have been spent finding your dream home, we provide a proactive solution.
Our team can accompany you during your showing to conduct a visual inspection and identify any potential red flags or significant concerns. This collaborative approach, combined with your agent's insights, empowers you to make an informed decision swiftly and confidently, ensuring peace of mind during your home search process.
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When homeowners in the process of selling their home, or potential buyers, discover environmental contaminants such as underground heating oil leaks, asbestos, or radon, it can be alarming. These issues require serious attention, but remediation efforts are often less daunting and costly than one may expect. However, due to the severity of environmental concerns, specialized contractors who handle remediation efforts may charge significant premiums for their services.
With our extensive experience in managing the remediation of various environmental contaminants, we have established a network of reputable, customer-focused contractors. They prioritize your satisfaction and adhere to strict local, state, and federal guidelines and procedures, ensuring the issue is addressed effectively. This not only helps preserve the sale or purchase of your home but also provides reassurance that the environmental issue has been resolved correctly.