Selecting our lot and signing our contract

Selecting our lot was actually pretty easy. We knew we wanted a lot that backed up to the woods. We do not mind having our neighbors close by but we wanted to minimize the amount of neighbors behind us if possible. So, we looked at the sheet and selected our lot. It was one of two lots left on the only cul-de-sac in the neighborhood. It was perfect! We put $500 down to reserve the lot and next up was signing our contract!

After, we put our $500 down (which RH does not cash, ever) we came back a week later to review and sign our contract. We did not need our realtor present because this was the 2nd time we had signed a contract to buy a home and everything was pretty much the same. Once we signed the contract we just had to put $1500 down and BAM! done :-) Please plan on spending a good hour and a half at this meeting. We signed everything by hand. That may seem sorta standard but on the 1st house we put an offer in it was all signed online which was very nice, we just clicked, clicked and clicked some more and it was done! When we asked why this couldn't be done on an iPad or something like that like our SR said it was to personalize the experience...

Anyway.... :)

Our Sales Rep took us out to our lot, and we placed our big SOLD sign on the lot. So exciting!!

The overwhelming part was yet to come. Over the next two weeks we have to meet back with our Sales Rep to choose our colors (cabinets, granite and exterior) and then with the flooring rep to pick all of the flooring options.

Next up- Master Selection Sheet!! So, so, so many choices!! 

Thanks for reading!

Ashley