So you found a plan you love using Housematch? Here are your next steps.
Our HouseMatch tool makes choosing the right home plan easier than ever. Designed to match your unique needs with the ideal design, HouseMatch takes the guesswork out of the process. Whether you’re building for a growing family, downsizing, or looking for a second home, this tool narrows the search so you can find the plan that works for your lot, lifestyle, and budget.
But once you’ve found your perfect match—what comes next?
Here’s a step-by-step guide to take you from inspired to under construction.
Step 1: Purchase a Study Set
After HouseMatch points you to a home plan that checks all your boxes, the best place to start is by ordering a Study Set. Think of this as your trial run—an affordable, low-commitment way to explore the home in more detail before moving forward.
The Study Set includes scaled floor plans and elevations—enough information to start conversations with builders, get feedback from your construction team, and imagine yourself in the space.
Why start here? Because a Study Set gives you:
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Clarity on Costs: Share the plans with a few local builders to get early pricing feedback.
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Insight on Modifications: Determine whether the plan works as-is or if you’d like to make a few changes.
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Peace of Mind: Sometimes just seeing the details laid out makes everything click. Many of our clients discover the plan is already perfect.
You’re not committing to build yet—you’re simply gathering the information you need to make a confident decision.
Step 2: Evaluate Potential Modifications
The next step is to evaluate if the plan needs any tweaks. Maybe you’d like a larger pantry, an added screen porch, or need to flip the floor plan to suit your lot. That’s where our modification process comes in.
Using the Study Set as a base, we’ll talk through your ideas and help you decide what changes make the most sense—functionally and financially.
Modifications are one of the best ways to personalize your plan without the full cost of custom design. Our team of architects works directly with you to revise the layout, adjust elevations, or add features that will make your house feel like home from day one.
Step 3: Purchase the License to Build
Once you’re satisfied with the design—either as-is or with your modifications—it’s time to move forward. Purchasing a One-Time License to Build gives you permission to use the full construction drawings and begin the building process. This is the complete, buildable set your contractor will use for permitting and construction.
If you made modifications, we’ll complete those revisions and deliver your final plans, ready to go. No loose ends, no guesswork—just a clear path to your new home.
Step 4: Begin the Building Process
With final plans in hand, your builder can take the reins. From permitting and site prep to foundation and framing, you’re officially in build mode.
The work you’ve done upfront—finding the right plan with HouseMatch, purchasing a Study Set, refining details, and obtaining your build license—pays off in a smoother construction process. Your vision is clearly documented, your team has the information they need, and you’ve laid a strong foundation for success (literally and figuratively).
Designed to Make Building Easier
HouseMatch is more than a clever quiz. It’s a carefully crafted tool that brings clarity to one of the biggest decisions you’ll make—choosing the design of your future home. It’s used by thousands of homeowners, and it’s the first step in our thoughtful, client-first design process.
So, what are you waiting for?
Take the HouseMatch quiz today and move one step closer to building a home that truly fits.
