Prospecting/Sales
1.0 Discussion (Exploratory)
- New Home Consultant (NHC) meets Prospect at the model home, with Prospect’s Realtor (if applicable).
- Review and demonstrate model features and selections.
- Confirm the model aligns with the Prospect’s budget.
- Verify financing pre-qualification status
2.0 Model Tour (Exploratory)
- NHC conducts a full model walkthrough.
- Highlight included features and finishes.
- Review McDonald Construction Partners’ process and warranty program.
- Confirm financing pre-approval status.
Financing Pre-Approval
1.0 Pre-Approval Process
- NHC provides Prospect with MCP preferred lender information for pre-qualification (if needed).
Contract
1.0 Purchase Agreement
NHC assembles and reviews the Purchase Agreement Package, including:
Click here for Contract Checklist – McDonald Model/Spec
- Customer Information Sheet
- Buyer Proof of Funds or Financing Approval from Lender
- Earnest Money 10% non-refundable deposit make payable to McDonald Construction Partners collected at Purchase Agreement signing
- Agency Relationships Disclosure
- MAR New Construction Purchase Agreement
- Disclosure Statement: Sellers Disclosure Alternatives
- Disclosure Statement: Arbitration Disclosure and residential real property Arbitration
- Wire Fraud Alert
- Exhibit B: (OPTIONAL: Used only if the model is not complete) Model Plan (11×17) with any redline changes included in pricing noted on plan. (Customer signature and date on front page; initial on all pages)
- Exhibit C: (OPTIONAL: Used only if the model is not complete) Signature Included Features, Pricebook and Change Order Summaries:
- Exhibit D: Copy of property survey signed by Customer and date.
- Exhibit E: Minnesota Statutory Warranties (Customer sign cover page ONLY)
- Exhibit F: BAM Performance Guidelines
- Ensure completion and Customer signatures on pages 32 and 33
- Exhibit G: (OPTIONAL: Used only if the model is not complete) Selections: Customer signs and dates the last page and initials all remaining pages.
- Closet Drawings (if applicable)
- Cabinet Drawings (if applicable)
- Gutter Layout (if applicable)
- Appliances (if applicable)
- Exhibit H: (OPTIONAL: Used only if the model is not complete) Landscape Plan: Customer to sign and date the document, if applicable.
- Community HOA documents or disclosures (if applicable) with Customer signature and date
- Addendum: Other, if any special agreements between the Customer and NHC and McDonald Construction Partners (if applicable)
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Financing
Financed Buyer
NOTE: 10% Earnest Money previously collected at Purchase Agreement signing
1.0 Pricing to Lender
- Customer works directly with their lender.
- NHC forwards the executed Purchase Agreement to:
- Customer’s lender
- Controller
- Title Company
- Customer’s Agent (if applicable)
2.0 Final Amendment
- NHC forwards any Change Orders or Amendments to the Controller, Lender, and Title Company.
- If a change order exceeds the contract amount, Customer must remit payment by check.
3.0 Appraisal
- Lender orders appraisal (if financing requires it)
- Appraisal timeline: approximately 2–3 weeks.
Cash Buyer
NOTE: 10% Earnest Money previously collected at Purchase Agreement signing
1.0 Proof of Funds
- Customer provides proof of funds to the Controller within five (5) days of Purchase Agreement acceptance.
Final Walk-Through/Close
1.0 New Home Orientation
- The Construction Manager notifies the New Home Consultant (NHC) to schedule the New Home Orientation with the Customer approximately one week after carpet installation.
- The Construction Manager leads the New Home Orientation, with support from the NHC as needed.
- The Orientation includes a full walkthrough of the home to:
- Educate the Customer on home systems and operations
- Document any items requiring attention on the Orientation Checklist
- Click HERE to view the Orientation Checklist
- The Customer receives instructions on how to submit service requests through Buildertrend.
- The Construction Manager obtains the Certificate of Occupancy from the City and forwards it to the Controller.
- The NHC schedules the Pre-Closing Walkthrough via calendar invite with the following attendees onsite:
- Customer
- Customer Care Manager
- Construction Manager
2.0 Final Walk/Close
This walkthrough verifies completion of items identified during the New Home Orientation.
- The Customer Care Manager (CCM) provides a brief introduction and explains how the team will support the Customer throughout their warranty and home care journey.
- Reviews the Customer Care Process and outlines the MCP Warranty Program.
- Reviews the Customer’s Client Information in Buildertrend, emphasizing the importance of accurate information for the MCP Warranty Program.
- The Customer and Construction Manager initial the Orientation Punch
- The Closing date calendar invite is sent and includes the following attendees:
- Customer
- Customer Care Manager
- Construction Manager
- Director of Construction (DOC)
- Controller
- EVP
- Executive Assistant (EA)
- Office Manager
Closing Celebration Gift
- Includes a card, champagne, and orchid: Ordered by the Office Manager
Closing Photo
- Taken by the New Home Consultant (NHC) or Executive Assistant (optional)
Closing
Financed Buyer
1.0 Loan Closing
- NHC will schedule the closing with Premier Title, Controller, Customer, Customer’s Realtor and Lender (if applicable)
- Customer, NHC, and Title Company meet at MCP office for home closing.
- NHC and Controller present keys to the new homeowner.
Cash Buyer
1.0 Closing
- NHC will schedule the closing with Premier Title Controller, Customer, Customer’s Realtor (if applicable)
- Customer, NHC, and Title Company meet at MCP for home closing.
- NHC and Controller present keys to the new homeowner.
Customer Care
1.0 Customer Care Walkthrough – 60 Day
Customer Care Manager schedules 60-Day Walkthrough with Customer
- Customer Care Manager (CCM) meets Customer to review Buildertrend submissions
- CCM schedules trade partners after walkthroughs
2.0 Customer Care Walkthrough – 11 Month
Customer Care Manager schedules 11-Month Walkthrough with Customer
- CCM schedules 11-Month Walkthrough with Customer
- CCM meets Customer to review Buildertrend submissions
- CCM schedules trade partners after walkthroughs