How long does the Land-Plan-Price process take?
Typically 2 days or less per property. We complete the feasibility study on Day 1, custom concept design on Day 2, and provide the exact price the same day. If you don’t like that combination, we repeat the process on another property until we find what works for you.
What makes this different from working with an architect?
Architects typically charge $15K-$50K and design plans without knowing if they’ll fit your lot or what they’ll cost to build. We design ONLY what fits your specific lot and give you the exact price upfront—all for $1,500. You know before you buy the lot, before you commit to us, before you put money at risk.
Do I have to buy a lot you find, or can I bring my own?
Both! We work two property lists on your behalf (public MLS and our private wholesale list), but you can also bring us any lot you find. We’ll run it through our Land-Plan-Price process to determine if it works for your dream home.
What’s included in the $1,500 fee?
The $1,500 covers the complete Land-Plan-Price process for one property: feasibility study, custom concept design on your actual lot, exact pricing using our 55-page Standard Specifications Package, and an interactive Excel spreadsheet for options pricing. If that combination doesn’t work, we repeat the process on another lot at no additional charge until we find the right combination.
Can I use the plans you create with another builder?
Yes. If you decide not to build with us after seeing the plans and price, the concept plans are yours to keep. However, most clients choose to build with us because we’ve already proven we can design what fits perfectly and price it accurately.
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in the most sought-after neighborhoods inside the Beltway: Arlington, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Falls Church, McLean, Potomac, Vienna, and Northwest DC. We have the largest list of teardowns in these premium markets with the highest-rated public schools.
Why do you repeat the process until we find the right combination?
Because we’re focused on getting you the right combination of Land, Plan, and Price—not just selling you a house. In a market where there’s more demand than supply of good lots, this iterative approach gives you a competitive advantage. You can move quickly and confidently when the right lot becomes available because you already know it works.
How is this better than buying a spec home?
Spec homes force you to accept cookie-cutter plans that may not fit your needs or the lot perfectly. With our process, every home is custom-designed for your specific lot and your specific requirements. You get exactly what you want, fitting perfectly on the property, at a price you know upfront.
What happens after I pay the $1,500?
We immediately begin working both property lists on your behalf. Once we identify properties that match your requirements, we run them through our Land-Plan-Price process. You’ll receive the feasibility study, custom concept plans, and exact pricing within 2 days or less per property. We continue this until you find the perfect combination of Land, Plan, and Price.
Do you have access to lots not listed publicly?
Yes. In addition to monitoring all public MLS listings, we maintain Paramount’s private wholesale acquisitions list—off-market properties that aren’t available on Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com. This gives you access to more opportunities and less competition.
What if I have more questions?
We’re here to help! Call us at 301-370-6463 or email info@paramountconstruction.net. We’ll answer any questions you have about the Land-Plan-Price process and help you determine if it’s the right fit for building your dream home.