{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/664318c15f684e0012da1b14/68fae05d966457126c0ad23d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Design-Build Trap: Why You Should Always Hire a Designer First","description":"<p>In this episode of The Residential Developer Podcast, host Nathan Battishall tackles a topic he is passionate about: the critical difference between hiring an independent designer versus a design-build firm. He exposes the common \"design-build trap,\" where a developer is lured in by a low initial price, only for costs to escalate significantly later on.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The biggest danger is that the builder's in-house team owns the design copyright, preventing you from getting competitive quotes and locking you into their services. Nathan argues that to maintain control and ensure profitability, you must engage a designer first to create concept plans. This allows you to take those plans to multiple builders, keep them honest, and retain the flexibility to pivot if needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics:&nbsp;</p><p>✅ Designer vs. Design-Build Firm&nbsp;</p><p>✅ The Copyright &amp; IP Trap&nbsp;</p><p>✅ Hidden Costs &amp; Price Variations&nbsp;</p><p>✅ The Power of Autonomy &amp; Control&nbsp;</p><p>✅ Getting Quotes Before Full Approval&nbsp;</p><p>✅ Why You Should Pay Builders to Quote</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Nathan Battishall:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbattishall/</p><p>Website: https://duplexbuildingdesign.com/</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nathan Battishall"}