Needs Questionnaire: New Home

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Thank you for taking the time to complete Ecofutures’ Needs Questionnaire. This is the first step to building your custom dream home as easily and enjoyably as possible.

Please complete every section of the questionnaire to the best of your knowledge.

Please also ensure all decision-makers participate in this process. Experience has shown us that a questionnaire completed by all decision makers will save you significant time and headaches down the road, as we are able to better serve your needs.

Our goal in asking you to answer these key questions is to understand your wants, needs, abilities and motivations so we can be sure to guarantee you the best possible process from the very first meeting with you.

So take your time and have fun telling us about your dream home!

Thanks for your consideration,
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Eric L. Doub, Founder & CEO
Ecofutures, Inc.

P.S. If you’d prefer to print and fill out this questionnaire by hand, click here to download the questionnaire.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Decision Maker #1:

Name
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Email
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Phone
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Decision Maker #2:

Name

Email

Phone

Current Address:

Address
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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How Did You Hear of Us?
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BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Address:

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Briefly tell us about your project (required)

What is the size of the property on which you plan to build?

How long have you owned the property?

Who is the realtor that helped you purchase this property?

Is there an existing home or structure on the property?
 Yes No Not Sure

Approximately how much conditioned space do you want or need in your new home? Note: Conditioned space is the part of the building that will be thermally conditioned for your comfort. (required)
 Less than 1,000 SF 1,000 - 1,500 SF 1,500 - 2,000 SF 2,000 - 3,000 SF 3,000 - 4,000 SF 4,000 - 5,000 SF 5,000 SF or more required

Please identify the renewable energy technologies you would like in your home (required)
 Solar Electric (Photovoltaic) Solar Thermal Geothermal Passive Solar Other required

Please identify the advanced comfort and energy systems you would like in your home (required)
 Radiant Floors Tankless Water Heater Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) High-Efficiency HVAC Other required

What kinds of green and healthy materials do you have in mind? (required)

Please list any questions or concerns that you would like Ecofutures to address. (required)

NEEDS & PRIORITIES

What are your three absolute must-haves in your new home? (required)

What style (architectural/design) of home did you have in mind? Why? (required)

Why is the size requirement of your home important? (required)

BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS

What is your estimated budget range? (required)

How did you decide on your budget range? (required)

Do you have a price per square foot cost expectation? If yes, what is it? How did you determine this number? (required)

Would you be willing to go above your estimated budget to achieve your ideal home, if necessary? (required)
 Yes No Not Sure

How will you be financing the design and construction of your new home? (required)
 Cash or liquidated assets Construction loan Financial assistance from another individual Other

If financing, have you met with a lender and been pre-approved for a loan?
 Yes No Not Yet

TIMING CONSIDERATIONS

How long have you been considering building a new home? (required)

Have you selected an architect to complete plans for your new home? (required)
 Yes No Not Yet

If yes, please list the name of your architect or design firm

Do you plan to involve your builder in the design process? (required)
 Yes No

What other steps have you already taken in the design process? (required)

How soon would you like to begin construction of your new home? (required)

How soon would you like construction of your new home to be completed? (required)

Why is this timeframe important? (required)

How would your plans be affected if your new home was completed earlier or later? (required)

EXPECTATIONS

Please check your TOP FIVE most important factors in selecting a builder. (required)
 Reputation & Experience Quality & Durability Comfort Value Honesty & Candor Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction Indoor Environmental Quality Aesthetics Ability to Stay On Budget Ability to Stay On Schedule

Do you have experience working with a builder to remodel or build a home? (required) Yes No

If you've had any bad experiences with a builder in the past, briefly describe the issues and how you would change things for a better outcome.

Are you interviewing other builders? If yes, whom? (required)

If you have interviewed other builders, what have you liked or disliked about them?

How will you know that a builder is the right fit for your project?

If you found the right builder today, what would you do?

If you have any photos or plans you'd like to provide to us, please email them to info@ecofuturesbuilding.com.

Please list specific dates & times you are available to meet at the project site in the next two weeks. (required)

Would you like to receive Ecofutures' monthly e-newsletter? (required)
 Yes, please No, thanks

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'RE DONE! Now just hit "Send" and we'll be in touch just as soon as possible. Thank you again for taking the time to complete this Needs Questionnaire. It's extremely helpful to us, and we hope it was to you as well.

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