Do any of these sound familiar?
“I want to build, but I can’t afford the house I want.”
“I would love to owner build my house, but I have no idea what I am doing so I am not sure it’s something I can handle.”
“What the heck is owner building?”
“Owner building sounds great, but I don’t know where to start or what I am even getting myself into.”
If you can relate to any of those things I just said, then listen up! Owner building is not just some crazy idea that people talk about. It is an excellent way to build the house you want, for a fraction of the price. And the best part is yes, you CAN do it, no matter your age, gender, construction background, or schooling level.
But don’t just take it from me…..
Let me introduce you to the 1st ever Owner Builder Virtual Summit. This is an entirely FREE online event for anyone who wants to learn more about owner building. It will be hosted on Wednesday April 18, but accessible for several days.
This event is a compilation of other owner builders stories, advice, and first hand experiences. Several other “normal” owner builders have graciously offered to share their expertise with everyone so we can spread the knowledge and the motivation to help other people have the home of their dreams for a price they can actually afford.
We all know the saying
“Hindsight is 20/20”
And I think we can all agree that the best tips, tricks, advice, and council comes from those individuals that worked through a similar situation as you.
So click below, and sign up for this completely free event now, where you can learn about owner building, gather real life tips and advice, and leave motivated and full of information to get you on your way to your dream home.
Who am I?
I am the Farmer’s Wife and I am the general contractor of our roughly 4,000 square foot home in central Washington. I have no background whatsoever in building anything. I am 27 years old and have 4 kids (and 1 on the way) which I homeschool. I help out on the farm, and I run farmhousefromscratch.com which shares our story of owner building.
Our home was estimated at $500,000. We couldn’t afford that so we decided that I would be the general contractor, and that we would do some of the work ourselves. We moved into our house unfinished for just under $225,000 and are on track to finish the home for around $300,000. That’s a savings of $200,000! What would you do with an extra $200k?
Owner building allowed us to have the home we wanted, without compromising it’s size, for a price that we could afford.
I’d love to tell you more about my story, but I will save that for the virtual summit. Right now, I’d like to tell you about this free online event.
What will this online virtual summit be?
The Owner Builder virtual summit will be videos shared by myself, and several other owner builders. They will be telling their own stories, giving advice, and helping you get started on your own home building journey.
This event is completely free and is meant to help you consider your options, decide whether owner building is right for you, and get you started on your path to success. We will talk about the money aspect, the time commitment, getting over the fear of owner building, and many other concerns people have in the beginning stages of their project. It will be hosted on Wednesday, April 18, but will be accessible for several days.
How will we attend the virtual summit?
When you sign up, you will enter your email address so that you can be put on the list. On April 16, you will receive instructions through email to access the virtual summit. The videos will all be in the same place which you can access at your convenience.
Who is this virtual summit for?
Anyone considering building a house, trying to decide whether or not to owner build, or just getting started on their owner building journey. These videos are filling with inspiration, motivation, tips, tricks, advice, and suggestions from people who are owner building right now or have in the past.
I will also say that I have LOVED watching the videos and listening to the stories. So even if you have already started, or built in the past, you will enjoy this free virtual summit.
Who is this virtual summit NOT for?
This summit is about building a house. If you are not planning to build a house, this will be of no value to you.
Can I invite my friends to this virtual summit?
Absolutely! Please share this link to sign up with anyone you think might be interested. It is open to any and all who would like to attend.
What is the catch? Why is this free?
I have got this question a lot actually! The catch is simply that I want this to be shared with as many people possible. I am not doing this to make money, I am doing it to spread the knowledge and help other people build a house.
Also, this virtual summit is hosted and put together by me, but most of the videos were taken and shared by other people. They want to help you just as much as I do.
This community of people inspires me every day and makes me want to reach out and find more hardworking and ambitious people like you to connect with.
So what exactly will be in this free online owner builder virtual summit?
Here are just a few of the awesome things that are included:
- The pro’s and con’s of owner building vs hiring a general contractor (with the Farmer’s Wife)
- Stories and first hand accounts of how much money you can save acting as your own general contractor
- Special guest speaker discussing multiple options for financing and how to pay for your new home
- Free owner builder printable workbook
- Motivational stories and advice from people who have built their own homes or are building their own homes now, and succeeding!
- How to take the plunge and move forward building the house of your dreams (with the Farmer’s Wife)
I know how very helpful and encouraging it is to listen to other people who have done what you are trying to do. The best motivation I found while I was struggling through the learning and planning stage of owner building was hearing success stories and advice from people who had already done it themselves.
You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t want to hear from another owner builder. However, I am only one person. I have my own experiences and my own opinions, but how much better is information coming from a group of people? How much more encouraging is it to hear from a group of people who saved big money owner building?
It’s free guys! Let’s do this! Click on the button below, and I will see you on Wednesday, April 18!
Per Thomsen says
Just starting the process. will you guys be running another virtual summit again soon?
http://www.theupsidedowntree.com.au/building-a-home/
farmerswife@therealfarmhouse.com says
Hey there, sorry it took so long to answer! I just had a baby and am now back from maternity leave. I won’t be doing another summit until next year, however, the current summit is still available for viewing. Just sign up for it and you will be emailed the instructions for how to view it. Here is the link: https://farmhousefromscratch.com/owner-builder-virtual-summit/