Many of you are still wondering . . . okay what are the differences?
In looking at the two methods you will discover they are actually very alike. As the chart below illustrates in many of the key items that a consumer looks.
| Item |
Systems Built Homes |
Conventional Site-Built Homes |
| Loan terms |
Qualifies for loans with the lowest rates and best terms. |
Qualifies for loans with the lowest rates and best terms. |
| Appraisal |
Appraisal value determined through comparison of other site-built or Off-Site Built homes. |
Appraisal value determined through comparisons to other site-built or Off-Site Built homes. |
| Resale |
Upon resale, no disclosure required stating how or where the home was built. |
Upon resale, no disclosure required stating how or where the home was built. |
| Construction methods |
Built indoors in a quality controlled environment. |
Built outside exposed to the weather vandalism and theft |
| Codes Compliance |
Built and inspected to meet the Building Codes which are set by the state, according to area building conditions. |
Built and inspected to meet the Building Codes which are set by the state, according to area building conditions. |
| Construction Materials |
Usually built with a wood floor-joist frame that is engineered for your specific foundation. |
Usually built with a wood floor-joist frame that is engineered for your specific foundation. |
| Schedule |
Can be completed in four to six weeks once onsite. |
Can take six months or more to build- exposed to the weather, vandalism and theft. |