My question to the community is when using a wholesale broker to get deals is it common practice to sign an agreement with the company before you get access to their potential deals, and if so is it typical to have a 25k fine listed in the agreement for not following their rules?

A 40–50% markup on custom cabinets or flooring is common, but it works best when buyers see it as part of a turnkey, hassle-free package versus feeling “nickel-and-dimed.” • Financing Strategy: Many builders leverage short-term capital (bridge or hard money) to cover land acquisition and construction draws, then refinance into long-term take-out loans once homes are sold or stabilized.

Focus on reliability and customer service—it goes a long way in this industry.

It essentially gave us a blank slate to work with as it eliminated all foreign marketing companies from texting because you need an American LLC to become compliant.

My only complaints with their customer service are 1.

Most of my clients that buy new construction or build custom still use an agent. 

This makes it so I cannot customize because the option drop downs fall under the non-functional map.

But honestly, they’d face the same challenges with any other insurance company.

This was the old CEO who dragged USAA down in customer service and shed thousands of members. 

In Arizona, for example, I’ve seen basic new builds come in closer to the $150–$200/sq ft range, while higher-end finishes or custom builds can push $250+ per sq ft.