Building in Habersham F.A.Q.’s
Q: What are the steps to building a home in Habersham if I already own a homesite?
A: Contact a Habersham Properties Building Specialist who will answer preliminary questions and schedule an appointment with one or more builders of your choice. It is helpful to have an investment range in mind, along with an estimated home size and a list of “must-haves.” Get started by calling (877) 542-2377 or email us at homes@habershamsc.com
Q: What if I do not own a homesite yet?
A: Contact a Habersham Properties Agent/Building Specialist. Our agents are fluent in the rules and restrictions associated with building on every homesite in Habersham and are your best resource for navigating a homesite purchase. Their expertise helps you understand important do’s and don’ts and avoid common pitfalls.
We strongly advise against purchasing a homesite without the guidance of a Habersham agent. If you are working with a realtor outside of Habersham Properties, please have them contact a Habersham Properties agent on your behalf. There is no additional cost for this consultation, and it will not affect your agent’s commission on a lot sale.
Q: How do I find a house plan?
A: Habersham Properties agents will guide you through an extensive portfolio of pre-approved Habersham house plans, also known as Market Plans.
Q: What if I want to hire an architect? Is that allowed?
A: Yes. Architects should be contacted through a Habersham Properties agent. Our agents maintain a list of architects with extensive experience designing custom homes that meet Habersham’s high architectural standards while fitting within the Lowcountry vernacular that defines the community. We are happy to make introductions.
Q: How do I know how much house I can afford?
A: Habersham Properties agents can provide an approximate cost range for building a new home in Habersham. This courtesy service helps you plan realistically before meeting with builders or architects.
Q: Is Habersham in a flood zone? Do I need flood insurance?
A: Much of Habersham is in Flood Zone X, where flood insurance is optional rather than mandatory. Because it is optional, most policies are purchased for $1,000 or less per year. A Habersham Properties agent can provide a list of local insurance providers familiar with appropriate coverage for Habersham homes.
Q: Do I pay Habersham an extra fee for building my home?
A: Habersham Builders League builders pay a marketing fee to the Habersham Properties for each home built in Habersham. Homeowners do not pay the fee to Habersham Properties for building. The builders rely on us to market their plans and services within Habersham, and those services help their bottom line as a company.
Q: Can I bring my own builder into the neighborhood to build my new home?
A: All builders must be members of the Habersham Builders League in order to build within the community. Please ask a Habersham Properties, LLC agent whether your preferred builder is on the approved list.
Q: Why does Habersham have a Builders League?
A: Habersham maintains exceptionally high construction standards and takes great pride in the quality and consistency of its homes. Builders must complete a thorough vetting and qualification process to become members of the Habersham Builders League. This process serves as an important quality-control measure for the neighborhood.
Q: If I am working with a realtor who is not a Habersham Properties, LLC agent, how is my agent paid?
A: Realtors outside the Habersham Properties brokerage may be compensated through participation in the Habersham Build Program. The realtor is paid by Habersham Properties LLC. Habersham Builders do not pay agent commissions. Your agent should contact a Habersham Properties, LLC agent for details.