Important Questions to Ask your Builder

* How long has this organization been in business?

Royal Oak Homes, Inc. was established and incorporated in June of 1985. At that time, we opened the doors to our model home from which we still work. Prior to the inception of Royal Oak Homes, owner Bill Parsons and his wife, Barbara, built homes for eight years, which came after years of carpentry work by Mr. Parsons. We are proud to say that we are one of the few builders in our area who work out of our original model home of 18 years.

* Has the business name ever been changed for any reason? If so, when & why?

Although this may seem like an odd question, you may be surprised to find how easy it is to "change names" or go out of business under one name and start up under a new name, leaving much debt and past customers to the wind. We feel it is very important to find out what the track record is of anyone with whom you would do business. Royal Oak Homes, Inc. has been Royal Oak Homes, Inc. since we started in 1985.

* Who are the owners of the business?

William A. Parsons III and his wife Barbara A. Parsons are the originators and owners of Royal Oak Homes, Inc. The staff, which supports Mr. & Mrs. Parsons is the second generation of Royal Oak Homes, Inc. Sherry Buck and Lisa Orehek, their two daughters and their son, William A. Parsons IV, have grown with home building as part of daily life.

* Who will I speak to on a daily basis about my home's progress?

During construction you will speak directly with Bill Parsons IV, the construction superintendent, as well as Sherry Buck, who maintains daily office operations, and your original Sales and Design Coordinators.

You will speak with Lisa Orehek and your design team until your home plans suit your family's function and lifestyle and meets your approval. Your sales Coordinator will be available to you through the entire construction of your home.

* Are there any hidden costs involved in building my home?

At Royal Oak Homes, Inc. we take the big picture into consideration when giving you a final price. Our philosophy warrants disclosing scenarios that other builders may not wish to divulge. Whether you already own a home site or wish to have us assist you in selecting one, we will spell out the permit charges, extra fees (if any), and other related charges prior to construction. Lisa Orehek can take you through your home on a computer to assure any modifications you may be considering.

* How much money do I need to start building my home?

At Royal Oak Homes, Inc. we have the advantage of Heritage Financial Mortgage. Sherry Buck is on site and ready to show you the best program to finance your home. She is a licensed broker who has the experience to do so. By consulting with you, she will find the most cost effective program suited for your needs and make the mortgage application, thereby offering a simple and hassle free process. You may be surprised to find that you can build your home right now!