Building a new home should feel empowering, not overwhelming. At Comerio Homes, we believe the best homebuilding experiences come from understanding the process from start to finish. That’s why we’ve broken it all down into six clear steps, so you know exactly what to expect and when.
In this guide, we walk through every stage of your new home journey, from initial conversations to move-in day. We’ve also included helpful video links to bring each step to life visually.
Ready to feel confident and informed about building your dream home? Let’s dive in.
🏡 Step 1: Introduction to the Buying & Building Process
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or building your forever home, understanding the entire journey upfront is key to enjoying the experience. In this quick video, we outline the six major steps of building a new construction home with Comerio Homes—setting the stage for everything that follows.
We’ll cover:
What happens before construction begins
Who you’ll meet with and when
Why timelines can vary
What to expect during walk-throughs and closing
👉 Learn more about our build philosophy on our Build Processpage
🛠️ Step 2: Getting Pre-Approved & Selecting Your Home Plan
We help you connect with trusted lenders to understand your financing options and secure a pre-approval. This gives you clarity on your budget and ensures we can move forward efficiently.
We offer 50+ floor plans that fit a variety of lot types, family needs, and design preferences. Whether you’re looking for a spacious two-story or a main-level master suite, we’ll help you select the right plan.
Build within one of our preferred Kansas City communities
Once financing and planning are in place, the fun begins—customizing your new home!
You’ll meet with our team at the Comerio Homes Design Center, where you’ll select finishes and features such as:
Cabinets & countertops
Flooring (wood, tile, carpet)
Lighting & plumbing fixtures
Paint colors & hardware
Stone, brick, and exterior finishes
What to Expect:
🛋️ You’ll attend 3 design meetings to make your selections. 🎨 Your designer will guide you through curated options that fit your style and budget. 📝 Once finalized, we’ll lock in your selections and prepare for permitting.
We’ve made it! But before handing you the keys, there are just a few final steps:
We make sure the yard is graded for drainage, remove all debris, and install sod and landscaping.
✅ Final Grading & Landscaping
✅ Final Inspections
The city inspects your home to ensure it’s safe and code-compliant. Once passed, you’ll receive a Certificate of Occupancy, your official “green light” to move in!
✅ Pre-Closing Walkthrough
You’ll meet us onsite the day before closing to do a full walkthrough of your home. We’ll:
Show you how everything works
Note anything that needs a final fix
Add those items to your punch list
✅ WOW (Warranty Orientation Walkthrough)
What’s covered by warranty
How to request service
How to maintain your home post-move-in
✅ Closing Day
Sign your final paperwork, receive your keys, and celebrate your move into a brand-new, fully customized Comerio home!
🧭 Bonus: Helpful Meetings & Milestones
Along your journey, you’ll participate in key meetings:
DESIGN
Design Meeting #1: Exterior
Design Meeting #2: Interior
Design Meeting #3: Light fixtures
CONSTRUCTION
Pre-Construction Meeting
Pre-Drywall Walkthrough
Trim Walkthrough
CLOSING
WOW (2 weeks before closing)
Final Walkthrough (1 day before closing)
We’ll coordinate everything and keep you informed at every step.
Let us guide you from contract to closing with confidence. Our homes are built with craftsmanship, clarity, and care, from the foundation up. Let’s build something incredible together!
*Results received from this calculator are designed for comparative purposes only, and accuracy is not guaranteed. This calculator does not have the ability to pre-qualify you for any loan program. Qualification for loan programs may require additional information such as credit scores and cash reserves which is not gathered in this calculator. Information such as interest rates and pricing are subject to change at any time and without notice. Additional fees such as HOA dues are not included in calculations. All information such as interest rates, taxes, insurance, PMI payments, etc. are estimates and should be used for comparison only.
