Hello,
we want to build a single-family house and have contacted various developers to receive offers. The offers are now slowly coming back, except for one national company (O..a) that wants to charge us a flat fee of 1500.- to prepare an offer.
What do you think about such a company?
Best regards, Polle 1967
we want to build a single-family house and have contacted various developers to receive offers. The offers are now slowly coming back, except for one national company (O..a) that wants to charge us a flat fee of 1500.- to prepare an offer.
What do you think about such a company?
Best regards, Polle 1967
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Bauexperte24 Jan 2014 10:29Hello,
It is probably the case that the builder does not have in-house draftsmen and has to purchase these services externally; this is not uncommon with smaller builders. Alternatively, the builder may see the pricing during the offer phase as an opportunity to increase the chances of securing the contract. I assume that the cost of the offer would be refunded if the contract is awarded.
This is a difficult decision that only you can make. If the builder’s overall package appeals to you and you believe there is a good chance they will receive the final contract, I see no rational reason not to pay. If you are still unsure and want to continue comparing, I would initially advise against paying.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Polle 1967 schrieb:Thanks for the additional information!
Last year, we visited several houses with the builder and had an extensive, detailed conversation with them, informing them that we plan to build a house this year. We also spoke with the builder by phone to request a quote. Unfortunately, it was never mentioned that the quote would be chargeable. Otherwise, we would not have gone to the trouble of sending our specifications.
It is probably the case that the builder does not have in-house draftsmen and has to purchase these services externally; this is not uncommon with smaller builders. Alternatively, the builder may see the pricing during the offer phase as an opportunity to increase the chances of securing the contract. I assume that the cost of the offer would be refunded if the contract is awarded.
This is a difficult decision that only you can make. If the builder’s overall package appeals to you and you believe there is a good chance they will receive the final contract, I see no rational reason not to pay. If you are still unsure and want to continue comparing, I would initially advise against paying.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Masipulami24 Jan 2014 10:53Sort out and done. As already mentioned here, there are more than enough suppliers on the market.
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Polle 196724 Jan 2014 11:27Hello everyone
As some of you have already mentioned, we have decided to remove this building company from our list.
We did not expect this to be common practice. We have now learned better.
Fortunately, there are many other providers available.
Thank you for your feedback
As some of you have already mentioned, we have decided to remove this building company from our list.
We did not expect this to be common practice. We have now learned better.
Fortunately, there are many other providers available.
Thank you for your feedback
It depends on how detailed the offer is supposed to be. An initial printout of the catalog, including some planning details for the construction, should be free of charge, but if the customer requests detailed planning, they should also pay for this "service."
In our case, if we wanted more precise plans, the planning would have been invoiced and settled upon signing the contract.
In our case, if we wanted more precise plans, the planning would have been invoiced and settled upon signing the contract.
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Polle 196724 Jan 2014 13:05Hello Der Da
We have sent all our requirements including the site plan so that we can receive an offer to compare with the other builders.
We only wanted to go into detail once we have made a decision.
We have sent all our requirements including the site plan so that we can receive an offer to compare with the other builders.
We only wanted to go into detail once we have made a decision.
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Doc.Schnaggls24 Jan 2014 15:00Hello,
there are also plenty of reputable providers who show great patience with future homeowners.
Our construction company made a total of four (free) plan revisions before we signed a contract.
Admittedly, the adjustments became smaller with each revision, but there was still work involved every time. Our sales consultant was very patient with us until the plans were finalized for signing—and even now after the contract was signed.
In the end, we rewarded the company offering us the best support and advice with the construction contract, even though there were far cheaper offers available.
Best regards,
Dirk
there are also plenty of reputable providers who show great patience with future homeowners.
Our construction company made a total of four (free) plan revisions before we signed a contract.
Admittedly, the adjustments became smaller with each revision, but there was still work involved every time. Our sales consultant was very patient with us until the plans were finalized for signing—and even now after the contract was signed.
In the end, we rewarded the company offering us the best support and advice with the construction contract, even though there were far cheaper offers available.
Best regards,
Dirk