The Design-Build Trap: Why You Should Always Hire a Designer First
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The Design-Build Trap: Why You Should Always Hire a Designer First
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In this episode of The Residential Developer Podcast, host Nathan Battishall tackles a topic he is passionate about: the critical difference between hiring an independent designer versus a design-build firm. He exposes the common "design-build trap," where a developer is lured in by a low initial price, only for costs to escalate significantly later on.
The biggest danger is that the builder's in-house team owns the design copyright, preventing you from getting competitive quotes and locking you into their services. Nathan argues that to maintain control and ensure profitability, you must engage a designer first to create concept plans. This allows you to take those plans to multiple builders, keep them honest, and retain the flexibility to pivot if needed.
Topics:
✅ Designer vs. Design-Build Firm
✅ The Copyright & IP Trap
✅ Hidden Costs & Price Variations
✅ The Power of Autonomy & Control
✅ Getting Quotes Before Full Approval
✅ Why You Should Pay Builders to Quote
Connect with Nathan Battishall:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbattishall/
Website: https://duplexbuildingdesign.com/
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