A Comparison of Two Homes

Builder A Builder BCorbels with a stucco detail

running behind them establish the style of the home.

Generously sized lights for those evening dinner

parties.

Wood cladding on the garage doors (often required by the subdivision).

A one-of-a-kind Entry makes a statement as guest enter (helps resale value as well).

Wrought iron details

on the windows.

A general lack of detail. Where is the exterior lighting? Is this landscaping adequate for the

HOA? Nice tile roof.

A Comparison of Two HomesBuilder A Builder B

Arched entry with

covered front

porch (and arched double doors). This is what

greets guests.

Irrigated and beautifully-landscaped

Fountain inside private courtyard

Minimal landscaping, no irrigation, undersized exterior lighting, no covered areas. At a minimum, gutters will be needed due to rainfall directly on windows since the overhangs don’t extend far enough to

cover the windows.

Wrought iron details

Additional exterior

lights

A Comparison of Two Homes

Wolf/Subzero commercial grade appliances throughout.

Refrigerator has custom cabinet panels to match kitchen.

Custom light fixture that adds character

to the space.

Wood beams on a vaulted ceiling.“Builder

Grade” lighting.

Undersized cabinet-faced vent hood

Two Whirlpool brand full size units that have been wrapped in cabinetry to look like a

commercial grade appliance.

Pre-fabricated, manufactured cabinetry.

All custom cabinetry

with uppers

that are lit and

glassed.

No ceiling treatment. Flat ceilings

with no beams.

Oversized vent hood placed on a reclaimed beam with a pot filler

for convenience.

Faux finish on cabinetry makes it appear antique.

Speakers for whole

house audio

Builder A Builder B

A Comparison of Two Homes

Spa with spillover to pool.

Covered porches with tongue &

groove paneling on the ceiling.

Outdoor speakers

No covered outdoor living, other than this trellis area that is not

accessible from a covered area of the

home.

Outdoor kitchen contains grill, sink,

undercounter refrigerator, lots of countertop space

and storage.

All outdoor areas are tiled in natural stone.

Builder A Builder B

Multiple covered areas even upstairs.

Wrought iron balconies.

Appropriate outdoor

lighting adds charm.

Outdoor kitchen lacks sink, storage,

and countertop space.

No pool or spa, minimalist landscaping. Back yard (sod)

doesn’t appear to be irrigated.

A Comparison of Two Homes

Stucco fireplace under a trellis placed next to the neighbor’s home. Not very private and unusable in rain or hot Summer days, but nice place for seating. No lighting.

Builder A Builder B

Covered porch right off main living is very private. Ceiling details contain beams and wood tongue & groove & ceiling fans. Double-sided fireplace, all stone. Ample

living space includes dining as well. Opposite side contains the Outdoor Kitchen.

A Comparison of Two Homes Builder A

Great Room

Great Room

Builder B

Note: Ceiling heights add architectural

interest and provide different

experiences for the different spaces. They help evoke

emotion, which is what what makes someone walk in a home and “fall in

love” with it. Ceiling heights are all 10’ throughout this home. This small pop-up ceiling is the only ceiling detail in the home. Fireplace unit and

mantle seem undersized for the large stone backdrop.

A Comparison of Two Homes

Builder A: Zillow.com listing for home on Pecan ChaseOriginal Listing price: $1,925,000Current asking price: $1,831,000 (after 6 months on the market)Size: 5,135 sq ftLot Value (from Travis County): $200,000Cost to Build: $317/sq ft (Current Asking price)Cost to Build: $335/sq ft (Original Asking price)

Builder B: Newhousebuilder.com (http://newhousebuilder.com/portfolio/album/barton-creek-home/)All-in price (excluding lot only): $1,522,080Size: 4,832 sq ftLot Value: N/A (owned by client)Cost to Build: $315/sq ft

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