35 Steps to Building a House: From Planning to Move-In

This is it — you’re finally making the move to build your very own house, and you couldn’t be more excited! It’s a huge decision, and it’s not one you’ve taken lightly. But do you know what goes into a new construction home, start to finish? If not, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. We’re going to break down all of the steps of building a house. We have a lot of ground to cover, so grab a snack! First thing: Talk to an expert! A top local real estate agent will have connections to builders in the area and can offer a wealth of advice on how to navigate the whole process. Get the ball rolling by connecting to a highly rated agent through HomeLight today. It’s free, and it only takes a few minutes. Steps 1-7: Finding, acquiring, and preparing the site Step 1: Find and purchase the lot The very first step to building a house is buying the ideal plot of land for your new dwelling. Think about where you’d like to build. Do you want to live in the country with a large yard? Do you want to build a house in a growing development with a developer? Does the land already have access to utilities like water, sewer, and electricity? Unfortunately, you can’t buy any old vacant lot — it must a...