Why Executive?
How long has Executive been building?
Since breaking ground on our first home in late 2010, we’ve built more than 2,500 homes around the Tulsa area. Our mission has remained the same since our very first home, build each of our clients the highest quality home at the best possible price. From always including premium finishes that most builders consider to be costly upgrades, to meticulous systems designed to ensure each detail is finished to our unmatched standards, every aspect of our building program is designed to provide you with an unmatched new home experience.
What makes Executive distinctive?
As the largest premium home builder in Oklahoma, we're able to offer our homeowners the unique ability to blend the value benefits of a production builder and the personalized options of a custom builder. It's a combination unlike any other.
Below is how one of our homeowners described the EH experience:
- "I have to say, this is the third home we have built over the last 25 years and our experience with Executive was far and away better than any other home buying or building process we have had in the past. With a tough materials and labor market they still delivered us a beautiful home on time that we expect to spend the rest of our life in. Truly appreciated working with them."
Why choose Executive over a resale home?
Our program is designed to eliminate the unpredictability that surrounds resale purchases. Here are a few of the many benefits of choosing EH over resales:
- Guaranteed Quality: Resale home purchases involve an unpleasant back-and-forth period negotiating which of the old or used items should be fixed or replaced before closing. We completely eliminate that stress and GUARANTEE that every item in your home will meet the national and local building standards.
- Warranty: Our quality guarantee doesn't stop at closing. Our 1-year warranty guarantees that your home will be free from defects.
- Simple Contract: Our 2-page Purchase Agreement eliminates the unnecessarily complex language used in most real estate contracts. Keeping things short allows you to know there's nothing hidden in the fine print.
- Make It Yours: We offer the ability to customize your layout and finishes to match your family! From custom layouts to unique finishes, we can make most anything happen!
- Proven Value: Our commitment to quality has resulted in our homeowners experiencing incredible resale profit over the years. That unmatched value is why you'll often see Executive Homes cited in resale listings - our well-established reputation for high standards will help separate your home when it comes time to sell in the future.
These are just a few of the many EH differences. Schedule a tour to see more for yourself!
Why choose Executive over a typical custom builder?
As the largest non-starter home builder in Oklahoma, our proven systems and purchasing power provide you with value that typical custom builders can't match. Here are a few of the many things that set us apart.
- Purchasing Power: Our high-volume and predictable weekly cash flow allows us access to aggressive bulk prices from our subs and suppliers. Those savings result in a house that's loaded with premium finishes at a price that simply cannot be matched!
- Tech Driven Systems: We've been able to use that experience gathered through building more than 2,500 homes to release our team of software engineers to automate and optimize most every aspect of construction. From automated schedules to checklists tailored specifically to your home, our operation is built to ensure your home is finished quickly and meets the high quality standards guaranteed in the Purchase Agreement.
- Unmatched Team: Instead of relying on one or two people with a typical custom builder, our team is the most credentialed in the state. Among the 100+ people on the EH squad are multiple former Chief Building Inspectors for local cities, a licensed plumber, a licensed HVAC tech, two lawyers, a team doctor, and 10+ licensed home inspectors, and 25+ software engineers. We're also excited to have the state's top plan design company join the EH team full-time in May 2024!
- Financial Security: Starting with only one home and one construction loan in 2010, we've used years of exceptional discipline and attention to detail to become the top construction client for many area banks. Our $150,000,000 credit line and 15-year history not missing a single contractor payment helps give our homeowners peace of mind that they won't experience liens or other issues that less proven or disciplined builders may face.
These, among many other reasons, allow our homeowners to receive a superior quality and guaranteed experience that typical custom builders can't match. On an apples-to-apples comparison, this is in the range of several tens of thousands of dollars. The proof has been in the $55,000+ average resale profit our homeowners have experienced.
Here's how a couple of recent homeowners have described their experience:
- "My husband and I have owned five custom homes in our lifetime, all at price points several hundreds of thousands higher than either of the two Executive homes we have purchased. We have learned that more expensive homes do not translate into better quality. EH's quality is comparable to our more expensive custom homes, and their attention to detail, up-to-the-minute updates, and informative, proactive communications are unparalleled at any level. We could not be happier with our decision to use Executive Homes to purchase two different homes in less than two years."
- "We have built many homes over the years, but I have to say that Executive Homes is by far the best! The building process was easy and fun. During construction EH was there to help and was prompt and very friendly. The price was extremely competitive, and the terms were great. We just moved into our new home, and it is beautiful. EH does a first-class job!"
How well do Executive's homes hold their value?
Incredibly well! Our historic resale value is amazing! We track the resale numbers for each of our homes on a monthly basis. The high-quality, attention to detail, and top-notch finishes have combined to result in more than 200 reselling homeowners experiencing an average resale profit over $55,000!
After living in your home for 2 years, the profit from selling your home is tax free! The incredible value provided to our homeowners has regularly resulted in customers building their 2nd (and even 3rd) homes with us!
What are Executive's designations and certifications?
Below are a few of many designations and certifications we've received over the years.
- NAHB Graduate Master Builder: We are one of three OK builders to hold this designation alongside being a Master Certified Green Professional, which the National Association of Home Builders describes as “the ultimate symbol of the building professional…for experienced veterans only.”
- NAHB Master Certified Green Professional: This designation “recognizes builders who incorporate green and sustainable building principles into homes – without driving up the cost of construction.” We are the only builder among the top 35 volume builders in eastern Oklahoma to earn this distinction.
- RESNET President's Award: Executive received the 2020 award for having the highest percentage of homes in the entire country with a 51 HERS Rating or better.
- RESNET EnergySmart Builder: Executive is the ONLY builder in Oklahoma with this certification, which means we are the ONLY builder in Oklahoma to guarantee each home is tested and rated by a RESNET-approved third-party energy rater.
- OSHBA Certified Professional Builder: We are the only builder in our price-range to be recognized by the Oklahoma State Home Builders’ Association as a Certified Professional Builder.
- A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau: We strive to deliver the best new home experience – this is reflected through our A+ designation with the BBB, with whom we’ve been an accredited member since 2012.
- Parade of Homes: Awarded FIRST PLACE 8 separate times!
- 2024 BEST OF THE BEST: Oklahoma Magazine
Where does Executive build?
We're currently building in some of the best neighborhoods around the Tulsa AND Oklahoma City area. Many of our neighborhoods have premium amenities, including resort-style pools, tennis or pickleball courts, gated entryways, and much more. All of our neighborhoods have covenants designed to protect and enhance your value for years to come.
In addition to our neighborhoods, we also build more homes on our customers' own land and lots than any other area builder. We're typically able to build on your land if it's within about 30 minutes of the Tulsa or OKC areas. Contact us to see if your land is a match!
How much experience does the Executive team have?
Over the course of building more than 2,500 homes since 2010, we've developed the strongest construction team in the state. Among our 100+ team members include our Building Superintendents which have been with EH for 8.5 years on average. We have multiple team members that were previously chief building inspectors for local cities. Our team has a laundry list of credentials, including a licensed plumber, licensed HVAC tech, 10+ licensed home inspectors, and a licensed thermographer. We have two lawyers, as well as a team doctor to provide our team with any support they need to live their healthiest lives. Most recently, the best plan designers in the state, Bainbridge Design Group, joined the Executive team full time!
We're proud to have the best team around building your home! Don't just take our word for it - here's a few homeowners providing their thoughts:
- "Our experience with EH during our home building process was very good. The team was easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable and very informative. EH was responsive to questions in a timely manner. We were especially impressed with their team in the field - all the personnel were very skilled and great to interact with. Their closing team was especially easy to work with and professional. We are very happy with our home and would recommend the EH team/homes."
- "Executive's team has been incredibly helpful since day 1. They kept the process easy and painless. We felt they truly listened to us, provided the answers to any questions we had, and met all our needs and timelines. I absolutely recommend them for your next home."
- "5 stars just isn’t enough. I would give them infinite number of stars if I could. We have always wanted to have an Executive home from the first time we saw their homes. Their homes are so beautifully built and unmatched from other builders in the area. Their communication and customer service is top notch! Do not miss your chance to own one of their homes! You will not be disappointed!"
Guarantees
What quality is guaranteed?
Our Purchase Agreement GUARANTEES that each component of your home will meet or exceed the national and local building standards. While no two homes are exactly alike, your home will be built to the same high standards as all of our furnished homes.
Our commitment to quality starts with our one-of-a-kind quality assurance program. Thanks to the automated scheduling created by our tech team, our field team is able to exclusively focus their time performing extensive quality assurance checklists instead of wasting time with mundane administrative tasks.
Better yet, our proprietary system generates detailed checklists that are dynamically tailored to the exact features in your home. There's nothing else like it! Here's how one customer described the quality delivered on their home:
- "They listened to us and delivered the house on schedule and on budget. They are the only builder I know of in the Tulsa metro area that once they commit to a price they honor it regardless of supply increases. With that commitment they also guarantee the quality of the build. I can certainly testify to that as their attention to detail in the quality checks is among the best I have seen."
What pricing is guaranteed?
Our plain-language Purchase Agreement NEVER includes hidden terms that most builders use to raise your price or terminate your contract if material and labor costs increase. Other than a few allowance items beyond our control (which mostly relate to lot prep), the price for every component in your home is GUARANTEED.
To further maximize your value, any allowance overage is passed along at our exact cost without any markup. This is a key ingredient to the recipe that has resulted in our homeowners experiencing incredible resale profits over the years.
Honoring every detail in our Purchase Agreement is a foundational principle of EH. While other builders breached contracts during inflationary cycles, we've stood behind every promise to each family that has ever trusted us with their new home. Here's how a couple of homeowners described their process when the building environment was at its most difficult:
- "We purchased our Executive home in October of 2021. We previously had an Executive home and were so happy with it we chose to build with them again. The entire building process from start to finish was very organized and easy. We locked in a price the year prior and despite rising costs they honored our original price. They are in constant communication with you through the whole process updating you every step of the way. Anytime we had questions they were quick to respond. We couldn’t be happier with our new home."
- We had a very positive experience with Executive Homes. They build a high quality home with an attention to detail and were able to change things enough to be able to build the perfect home for us. They honored the guaranteed price even during a large spike in material and home values. We would recommend.
How does Executive price its homes?
Since our very first home, our philosophy has always been to price each home as low as we possibly can. We load every home with high-end finishes and price it to provide our homeowners with the absolute best possible value. This approach has resulted in us selling the last 2,000+ homes at or above the list price. It's also resulted in our homeowners experiencing incredible resale profits.
Typically, our home prices are the lowest at the beginning of a neighborhood. This is noted with Early Bird Pricing references on our website. We do not lower prices below that level.
We also do not price our homes on a "per square foot" basis. While it's a number often cited in real estate, it doesn't accurately reflect the fact that homes share many of the same costs. For example, a 2,000 sqft. and 2,600 sqft. home will have the same or similar costs in garage doors, appliances, driveway, windows, paint, HVAC, plumbing, electric, hardware, landscaping, sprinkler, among numerous other items. When dividing those costs by a smaller square footage, the $/sqft the smaller home will be higher than the larger home.
Below is feedback from a recent homeowner about the transparency of our pricing:
- "We chose Executive Homes because their homes are simply beautiful. The website process and thoroughness to the detail from start to finish was truly was very easy and amazing. Executive Homes builds custom homes with a process that makes it very easy for the home buyer. Their progress updates are so informative and helpful..The website is very informative also, all of your questions will be answered. The sales process was comfortable, friendly and stress free. There are no hidden fees or surprises throughout the process. We highly recommend Executive Homes to anyone looking for a new home."
Does Executive negotiate prices or offer incentives?
Instead of inflating our prices for unenjoyable negotiations or discounts that ultimately harm neighborhood values, we price all our homes at their lowest possible price. This approach has resulted in the last 2,000+ homes selling at or above the list price, which is a major benefit for our homeowners once they move into a neighborhood - they can be certain their equity won't be harmed through future price decreases.
Other builders run monthly "Back to School" or "Spring Bloom" type specials. Ultimately, though, if you run a special every month, it just becomes the price. Additionally, if it's an actual special, it hurts the value of other homeowners that have committed to the neighborhood. We don't believe either of those approaches helps our homeowners build long-term value and trust.
Our philosophy has been proven to benefit EH homeowners over the years. As of 2024, our homeowners have experienced an incredible $55,000 average resale profit when selling their home. Being transparent with pricing on our website has allowed our homeowners to have a much more pleasant buying experience and feel certain they are receiving the best value.
Does Executive ever lower prices?
We sell every home at or above the list price. In order to protect our homeowners' value, we do NOT lower prices once they've been increased or sell homes under the list price. When buying with us, you can be confident that we'll do everything we can to preserve and enhance your value.
What is Early Bird Pricing?
Typically, our home prices are the lowest at the beginning of a neighborhood. This is noted with Early Bird Pricing references on our website. We do not lower prices below that level. Jumping in at the start of a neighborhood has been proven time and again to result in amazing values!
Getting Started
How to get started?
Getting started couldn't be easier. Our website will walk you through every option available - from Move-In Ready homes to choosing your lot and building from the ground up.
Browse through to check out our neighborhoods, lots, floor plans, and homes. Let us know what's your favorite (or favorites!) and we'll start making things happen for you! Our Sales team can be contacted at sales@executivehomes.com or by text/call at 918-951-7009.
Can Executive's floor plans be modified?
Absolutely! We're the only large production builder that offers you the ability to completely customize the layout to fit your family's needs. From custom mother-in-law suites to home gyms, we can make most anything happen!
Designing your floor plan is easy, and there's absolutely no commitment required to start designing. Here's how to get started:
1. Choose your favorite EH floor plan. You can check them out on the Floor Plans page.
2. Make a list of the features or modifications that fit your family best.
3. Contact us to book a tour or just send us over a list of the things you're interested in.
4. You'll receive a personalized rendering and guaranteed price within 24 hours! Easy as that!
Ultimately, we can make most anything happen for your family! Here's context from a recent homeowner that we designed a custom home to fit their specific needs:
- "It has been a pleasure to work with Executive Homes. We have a special needs daughter and they have been able to create a safe and usable bedroom, bath, and house for her and us to live in. From the very start, they were very accommodating to the needs we had. I had met with other builders and none of them were willing to build us a custom home. We had to have large entryways an actual bathroom that would accommodate a wheelchair no transitions and a ramp into the house. They did it all. If we needed something changed they did it usually within days. They keep you updated on the progress of your home and we closed on time! I recommend EH to anyone who may have a family member living with them that needs special accommodations."
How much earnest money is required?
We have a variety of earnest money options (often referred to as EM) depending on the stage of construction and available selections. Here's a general breakdown:
- Presold & Early Construction: $20,000 is the typical amount, which unlocks the ability to make all of the personalized selections and floor plan modifications. We also offer options as low as $7,500 for customers that prefer sticking with our standard paint, flooring, and layouts.
- Mid-Construction & Move-In Ready: $5,000 - $15,000, depending on the selections, upgrades, and closing date.
Contact us for more details!
When is the earnest money due?
The earnest money is due at Purchase Agreement signing. We can often structure the payments, if needed. Contact us for options!
Keep in mind that Executive carries the construction loan, so you will not need to finance construction when building in any of our neighborhoods.
How is the earnest money applied?
The earnest money paid at Purchase Agreement signing is fully credited towards the purchase price due at closing. This means you can use 100% of your earnest money towards your loan down payment!
Does Executive have a preferred lender?
You are welcome to arrange your mortgage financing through any lender. Quite a few of our homeowners use Ethan Wagner with Flat Branch Home Loans. He's very familiar with our building program and offers our homeowners $2,500 in free closing costs. You're welcome to contact him at 918.527.6798 for more info!
Do I need to obtain a construction loan?
No! When building in our neighborhoods, Executive carries the construction loan to make your building process as streamlined as possible. The only payment required to start construction is the earnest money. After that, you’ll only need to arrange permanent financing prior to closing – just as you would if purchasing any other home.
Customers building on their own lot or land will typically finance construction through a construction loan. However, Executive may be able to carry the loan for you. Contact us for more info!
Is loan pre-approval required to get started?
We do not require loan pre-approval, but you are welcome to do so! Quite a few of our homeowners use Ethan Wagner with Flat Branch Home Loans. He's very familiar with our building program and can help quickly assist with pre-approval. Ethan also offers our homeowners $2,500 in free closing costs. You're welcome to contact him any time (including weekends) at 918.527.6798.
Does Executive use it's own contract?
Yes! Instead of the overly long form contracts filled with unnecessary provisions and legalese, we've developed a 2-page Purchase Agreement ("PA") that uses plain language to make the experience as simple as possible. The short PA with simple language is designed to give our homeowners certainty that there are absolutely no hidden terms.
The PA will also include a short exhibit (which we refer to as "Exhibit A") that outlines the finishes and features included in your home. Every item on the Exhibit A is guaranteed to meet the national and local building standards at closing.
Does Executive offer lot reservations?
Yes! We offer the ability to reserve a lot for 48 hours directly through the website. That reservation is $500 and is fully applied towards the earnest money for your Purchase Agreement.
We also offer a 30-day lot reservation for $2,500 (the website lot reservation payment can be applied towards that amount). This lot reservation can be extended further, if needed!
The lot reservation allows you time to nail down the floor plan and finishes for your family's new home. Or just wait a bit to time construction so that it best fits your schedule.
One of the best features of the lot reservation program is that all payments are fully credited towards the EM required at PA signing! For example, if you reserve a lot for $2,500, and then sign a PA that includes $20,000 EM, the total EM owing at PA signing would be an additional $17,500.
Additionally, if the timing happens to not work out, we can transfer the lot reservation to another lot or home in the future. No worries at all!
Why is the Purchase Agreement so short?
Our Purchase Agreement is purposefully simple to set the stage for a program that's designed to be as streamlined as possible. Unlike most real estate contracts, our Purchase Agreement uses plain language so you don't feel like you need to go to law school to understand them. Simplifying the process is what we do best, and no better place to start than the Purchase Agreement.
Even if you don't choose EH for your new home, we do recommend being extremely wary of long contracts. The longer the contract, the more places there are for buried terms or tricky phrases. Such instances include local builders using the industry form contract with "Fixed Price" on each of the 15 pages - seems like the price wouldn't change, right?
That wasn't the case during the COVID price increases when at least one large production builder demanded its buyers pay $50,000-$70,000 more for the house or the builder would cancel the contract. The customers were understandably surprised considering every page of their contract said it was for a "Fixed Price". They came to learn that the builder was demanding a higher price because the contract provided that the Builder can cancel the contract if it was not able to have a "successful closing."
That type of contract trickery is something we refuse to ever do. During the times when builders were canceling contracts and raising prices, we stood behind every contract we signed, no matter the additional costs we incurred. Doing the right thing resulted in many of our homeowners moving into their home with $100,000 of instant equity. No matter the events that may occur, you can count on us to deliver exactly what we guarantee - every single time!
Below are some of our homeowners described their Executive experience:
- "We purchased our Executive home in October of 2021. We previously had an Executive home and were so happy with it we chose to build with them again. The entire building process from start to finish was very organized and easy. We locked in a price the year prior and despite rising costs they honored our original price. They are in constant communication with you through the whole process updating you every step of the way. Anytime we had questions they were quick to respond. We couldn’t be happier with our new home."
- "They listened to us and delivered the house on schedule and on budget. They are the only builder I know of in the Tulsa metro area that once they commit to a price they honor it regardless of supply increases. With that commitment they also guarantee the quality of the build. I can certainly testify to that as their attention to detail in the quality checks is among the best I have seen."
- "We had a very positive experience with Executive Homes. They build a high quality home with an attention to detail and were able to change things enough to be able to build the perfect home for us. They honored the guaranteed price even during a large spike in material and home values. We would recommend."
Features & Upgrades
What's included in the list price?
Each of our homes are GUARANTEED to be loaded with finishes and features that other builders typically consider costly upgrades. The list price of each home (also referred to as the "base price") always includes:
- Hardwood floors (never carpet or tile living rooms, unless that’s what you prefer)
- Natural stone countertops throughout (never cultured marble)
- Pot filler with beautiful backsplash choices (never boring kitchens)
- Premium door and cabinet hardware (never builder-grade hardware)
- Hand-crafted beams and car siding (never unadorned ceilings)
- Spray-foam insulation on exterior walls (never batt or blown-in-blanket)
- Wood-cased windows (never naked sheetrock returns)
- Crown molding and tall baseboards (never builder-grade trim)
- A-Frame back patio with stone posts (except for our Cottage-style homes)
- Frameless-glass master shower (never fixed panels)
- Wood-overlay garage doors (never exposed metal doors)
- And much, much more!
Here's how a recent homeowner described the features loaded into the base price of their home:
- "I was extremely impressed with Executive Homes. We built with them for the first time and would definitely do it again. They are extremely efficient, process driven and communicate every step of the way. There are many upgrades that are included that you will not get with other builders. I would recommend Executive Homes aka "EH" to anyone."
Is the lot included in the price?
The base price includes the cost of a standard lot in that particular neighborhood. Some lots have a "lot premium" - think of that as a lot upgrade. The premium lots are typically ones that are in the most desirable areas of a neighborhood or have unique features, such as ones that are larger than others, overlook a pond, or back to a green belt.
Does each home have the same features?
Every home we build is loaded with premium features, such as wood floors, premium tile, natural stone countertops, spray-foam insulation, and much more. Our website displays the features typically included for a particular home based on the floor plan, style, and neighborhood. Keep in mind, though, that each home is unique so the finishes may vary from house to house. The Purchase Agreement will detail every finish for your home and the quality of each is GUARANTEED!
What upgrades are available?
In addition to the premium finishes that are loaded into the base price of each home, we offer more than 100 high-end upgrades to further personalize and enhance your home. Our website displays options that are available for each home based on the floor plan and stage of construction. If you don't see a feature on our website, let us know and we'll see what we can make happen for you!
Can upgrades be added during construction?
Yes! If you're uncertain about whether to add a particular upgrade, we recommend waiting to add that upgrade until the Pre-Construction Meeting. Typically, there is no change fee for items added during the Pre-Con Meeting.
What appliances are included?
All of our homes include a stainless steel Whirlpool cooktop, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. We also offer the ability to upgrade to a double oven, commercial fridge/freezer, and more!
What fixtures are included?
Signature homes have oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and EH Transitional homes typically have brushed nickel. Black fixtures are also available as an upgrade.
We use Delta plumbing fixtures and always source models built with premium materials (not plastic inner parts that most builders or box stores offer).
The light fixtures are yours to personalize. You'll have an in-person consultation during construction to choose your fixtures. If you choose a home after the paint stage, our lighting specialist will have already chosen fixtures to match the home's style.
What energy-efficiency features are included?
Each Executive home includes premium energy-efficiency features in the base price. These features result in our homes averaging a 50 on the HERS Index, which means they are 35% more efficient than EnergyStar homes, 50% more efficient than standard new homes, and 80% more efficient than typical resale homes.
The high-performance “slab-to-roof” features in each of our homes include:
- Spray-foam insulation in all living-space exterior walls
- R-38 blown-in attic insulation
- R-5 perimeter slab insulation
- 16-SEER air conditioner
- 96% efficient furnace with MERV 11 filter
- 4% duct leakage or less
- Low-e windows with argon gas
- Insulated garage doors
Do renderings depict the actual home?
The renderings depict the general wall locations and an artistic example of the exterior. Other than the overall layout, the renderings are not intended to be a precise depiction of the home's finishes. For example, a rendering may have a utility sink or stone wainscot - those options are available to add but not included as a standard.
Can a pool be installed during construction?
YES! We have an exclusive program to assist clients with installing their dream pool during construction. This allows the pool cost to be wrapped into your mortgage. To install a pool before closing, we'll need to nail down a design no later than the framing stage. Contact us to learn more!
Selections
What personalized selections are available?
The available selections depend on the earnest money ("EM") and stage of construction. Our typical EM for ground-up builds is $20,000 which unlocks the ability to make all of the selections. We also offer lower EM options, too!
Below are some of the possible selections. Keep in mind that the the personalized selection are made AFTER Purchase Agreement signing. So no rush on these items!
- Paint colors
- Brick and stone
- Light fixtures
- Countertops
- Wood floor stain
- Carpet
- Tile
- Backsplash
- Shower tile accent
- Front door
When are the selections made?
You'll receive the Selection Sheet before the Pre-Construction Meeting and have 45 days AFTER the Pre-Con Meeting to finalize your selection (unless the home is further along in the construction process).
What makes Executive's selection process unique?
We’ve streamlined the home personalization process to offer our clients the ability to choose all of the fun, value-added selections, without the time-consuming minutiae that’s often associated with custom building. So, no need to worry about the size of your bullnose corners or baseboards, we have you covered! It's one of the many streamlined programs that distinguish our homes from the stressors associated with typical custom building.
How are the selections made?
Our Selection Sheet is designed to allow you to make all of the personalized selections just as easily if you're living in town or moving from out of state. Other than scheduling an appointment with the lighting vendor, all of the selections can be made directly on the Selection Sheet whenever is convenient for your schedule.
Are selections included or upgrades?
Premium selection options are available during construction at no additional cost. For example, we have more than 20 countertop groups, dozens of brick colors, 15+ stone options, and several front door choices included at no additional cost. We also offer upgrade options for those wanting to further personalize their selections.
Does Executive have a design center?
We've found that design centers become stale and out-of-date quickly. Instead of limiting customers to the selections in the design center, we've created a selections process that offers curated, up-to-date looks to personalize your home in numerous different ways while also having the comfort of knowing the final product will turn out to be a home run. It's yet another way our program makes custom building easy!
Building Experience
What should i expect during the build?
Predictability & transparency. From Purchase Agreement signing until the closing table and beyond, our goal is to deliver every single item guaranteed in your contract. We've used the experience from the past 2,500 homes to design an experience that simplifies the home building process. Our goal is to continue improving each day to provide your family with all of the information you need to make this the most streamlined move that's full of excitement instead of stress.
Here's how a couple of recent homeowners described their personal experience:
- "I had an outstanding experience with this home builder. They consistently provided detailed progress updates, keeping me informed every step of the way. The quality of their workmanship exceeded my expectations, resulting in a beautifully constructed home. I highly recommend their services for their commitment to transparency and delivering superior quality."
- "We were first captured by the exterior style of Executive Homes, when we began our search for a new home. Then we took a tour! The inside of the homes were remarkable! Executive Homes is filled with friendly people, who will walk you through every step of the process of building your dream home. My family loves information, and Executive Homes provided everything in the finest of detail. Our home was built without delay, and Executive Homes were able to accommodate some of our special needs along the way. A great company, a phenomenal service, and wonderful people to help you get into your dream home!"
What's it like to build from out of state?
Our building program is designed to offer the ability to build from anywhere in the world. The 25+ status updates you'll receive during construction will keep you up to date with exactly what you need to know when you need to know it! And if you can't come to town to make any selections, all selections can be done online! We've made it easy to totally customize a house while living on the other side of the country!
Below is feedback from a homeowner that built from out of state:
- "Crazy, that's what everyone said...to build a home 800 miles away. Finding Executive Homes in Oklahoma was a Godsend. What an incredible company to work with. Communication, communication , communication every step of the way. Drop dead gorgeous floor plans and design on the cutting edge of what today's buyer is looking for. Even in a MOST challenging supply chain time-frame somehow Executive Homes has met their estimated deadline. An outstanding highly professional organization to work with."
What's the average build time?
Fast! Our homes are typically ready for closing within 6 months of footings being installed. Each of our homes is automatically scheduled through our proprietary system to ensure the most efficient possible timeline. We'll have you moved in as soon as possible! Below is a recent homeowner's feedback about the building experience:
- "To say they completed our build on time would be an understatement. Executive homes allowed us to customize our home and stayed within our budget. The materials that they use are high-quality which is something that is rare in a builder who finished our home, not only on time, but a whole entire month early. Their response time to our questions or concerns for us averaged around less than an hour. And in the last two weeks before closing, they insured that they had somebody on site daily so we could check out progress, and they were always quick to answer any questions that we had about top-of-the-line products that we had installed. We absolutely would recommend Executive Homes to anybody looking to build a new home. Thank you Executive Homes for building us our dream home!"
Can I visit the home during construction?
Absolutely! You're welcome to visit the home throughout construction. Watching the home come to life is part of the experience.
The home will be locked once the garage door is installed - this occurs around the drywall stage. After that time, the home will typically be open during business hours.
Be careful when visiting the home! It's an active construction site that may have sharp or loose materials. All visits to the home are at your own risk.
How is communication handled during construction?
Communication is one of the many ways we've streamlined our building program to offer our homeowners the best possible value. Instead of inflating our home prices for time-consuming meetings that generally result in confusion and produce errors as items fall through the cracks, all of our communication during construction is through e-mail.
Our streamlined communication starts with the 25+ status updates you'll receive throughout construction, which are loaded with info about that stage of construction and provide an estimated closing date based on how things are trending in real time. In addition to those updates, you'll have access to our FAQ database with hundreds of details to answer most any question that may arise.
If those don't do the trick, our Office team is available to answer any questions. In order to maximize your home value, 50 emails are included in the base price. We've found this offers more than enough opportunity to ask questions that aren't already covered through status updates or the FAQ database. It also allows us to keep your price as low as possible by not adding overhead costs that are not necessary due to the systems we've built.
We guarantee our program will be the most streamlined custom home experience possible. A couple of recent homeowners summarized the EH experience well:
- "We close on our new home this week and we are beyond excited! Executive Homes has been an absolute pleasure to work with. We heard some grumblings before we decided on them because some people did not like that once you sign the purchase agreement all communication with them is done through email. I loved it, this way there is no confusion on either end because any communication is in writing. My husband and I have been so impressed with how they kept us apprised of each milestone of the build. They also have created literature that pretty much answers any question you may have. They have developed quite a business model and it made a normally stressful process much easier. I would highly recommend them to anyone!"
- "After meeting with different home builders and narrowing my choices I chose to go with Executive Homes. The whole experience was great. Even though they communicate through email they are prompt with responding. The home is beautiful. I couldn’t have made a better choice."
How fast will i receive answers during construction?
On average, our customers receive detailed responses to their questions in less than 30 minutes during normal business hours. When factoring nights and weekends, our average response time is still under 4 hours! Someone from our team is always monitoring communications - we'll help with every issue as quickly as possible. No worries at all!
Here's how a recent customer described our speedy responses:
- "We signed an agreement just over 3 months ago. At that point the home had been framed. We had the opportunity to make numerous modifications and upgrades to customize our home to meet our needs. The process has been excellent so far. Their customer service is via email which was a little difficult to get use to but they are extremely quick to respond. I sent an email this week at 5:30am and by 6:30am the issue was resolved! Who works at 6AM! The building process moves at a very quick pace with multiple contractors working at the same time. We’ve been impressed with everything so far and have enjoyed the process. We built a home in the late 90s and that build almost resulted in a divorce! Not this time!"
Who will answer my questions during construction?
Our Office team is staffed with 7 team members who have sent more than 100,000 e-mails over the course of building the last 2,500 homes. Each response is sent by someone with in-depth construction knowledge and considerable experience with our program.
Rest assured, any response you receive is something we will stand behind and will deliver for your family! That's one of the main reasons we communicate exclusively through e-mail - we want you to be able to reference everything that's said so there's no uncertainty about your new home.
Here's how a few recent homeowners described their experience with our team's communication:
- "Any question we may have had during the building process was responded to quickly and addressed. At the beginning I was concerned that to contact them we could only email but all of our emails were responded to within an hour, at the most! We can’t wait to get moved in and start enjoying our new home."
- "Built a new home with Executive and are very happy with how it turned out and with the whole process. Very professional and responded to our questions and concerns promptly. Definitely would recommend to anyone else looking to build."
- "My husband and I were very impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness from the EH office. They were extremely organized and timely, and they let us have early occupancy until our closing date, which was HUGE for my family."
How often will I receive status updates?
You'll receive 25+ detailed emails during the construction process, which averages out to a little more than one per week over the build timeline. These updates are packed full of helpful information including explanations of the work that was just completed, the activity you can expect to see next, the estimated closing date, and helpful reminders about any remaining selections or upgrades you might want to add.
Our goal is to give you all the information you need at each stage before the question even comes to mind! We've used the experience of more than 100,000 customer emails over the years to provide you with detailed info for essentially anything that might come up.
Here's how one recent first-time homeowner described our communication:
- "As first-time home buyers we knew almost nothing going in, but Executive Homes provides resources that are both comprehensive and educational. When we had concerns or questions that were not covered by their existing material, it was incredibly easy to reach out to them and receive help."
Who will be overseeing construction?
We've developed a proprietary algorithm to automatically schedule and track each home. In addition to scheduling each home as efficiently as possible, our automated tracking allows the Building Superintendent assigned to your home to spend all of their time monitoring quality instead of wasting time on administrative tasks. Each Building Superintendent has been on our team an average of 8.5+ years.
During construction, the Building Super will complete hundreds of quality assurance checklist items. In addition to that oversight, our QA Superintendent (was was formerly the Chief Building Inspector for the City of Claremore), performs three QA walks on each house prior to drywall being installed. He's another set of extremely experienced eyes to ensure your home's quality. Those checks are in addition to regular inspections by the local building inspectors.
Before closing, one of our Closing Supers will take over and perform our 150+ item closing checklist. This checklist covers each component of the home to ensure everything meets the contract standards at closing. Our Closing Manager will also perform a separate walkthrough just before closing to make sure your home meets our quality guarantee.
Our team is dedicated to delivering the best home for you. It's one reason we've had so many repeat homeowners over the years.
- "The EH Team did an outstanding job. They were always available to answer questions when needed. We’ve worked with them on 2 homes over the past 3yrs and they have gone above and beyond to help us along the way. They are very professional and hands on. Every person we’ve come in contact with from EH has always been professional and willing to help out. I highly recommend them for your future home."
And it's also why our homeowners routinely say, "Trust the process, they build a beautiful home!"
Is there a Pre-Construction Meeting?
Yes! Once the plans are prepared to the exact standards listed in the Purchase Agreement, our Plans Coordinator (who has conducted over 1,000 Pre-Con Meetings) will meet with you over Zoom to go over and explain the blueprints, the selection sheet and process, answer any construction-related questions.
The Pre-Con Meeting is also an opportunity to make any changes or additions without any type of change fee prior to any construction starting! Once construction starts, you can expect all the various personalized details to be implemented and your house really come to life!
will i receive a copy of the blueprints?
You will get a chance to review the blueprints during the Pre-Con Meeting. Howeever, the dimensioned blueprints are proprietary information and are not able to be sent out to customers or third-parties. However, if you have any questions about the plans, you’re welcome to email the Office and they’ll certainly be happy to help.
Am I able to make changes during the build?
Yes! Between Purchase Agreement signing and the Pre-Construction Meeting, there's no change fee whatsoever! After the Pre-Con Meeting, the plans are finalized and distributed so there is always a decent amount of work to guarantee changes. While there is a $350 change fee associated with most changes after the Pre-Con Meeting, we always do our absolute best to accommodate any and all requests. Our goal is for you to have everything you want in your new home so we'll make every attempt to make that happen for you along the way, even if it involves last minute changes.
Here's how a recent homeowner described their changes made throughout construction:
- "I am happy with the fact that this is a custom home, which I chose the design to build. Without a doubt, I have the control on what to add and what not to for my new build. Executive started from scratch from the ground up to the finish of the home. Throughout the journey, they always keep in contact and inform me where the process has been and what will be done next. At the same time, I have the authority of shopping for house items and can even pick colors of the interior and exterior of the house. I cannot express how the turn out of the house was so excellent. I am grateful that I got to connect with Executive Homes. You will never go wrong with them."
Closing
When is the closing date set?
If you purchase a Move-In Ready or Mid-Construction home, your Purchase Agreement will specify a particular closing date. If you build from the start, we'll set a firm closing date about 60 days before closing. The status updates throughout construction will provide you with an estimated closing so you can plan your move.
- "We’ve enjoyed working with executive homes. They’ve always communicated with us in an appropriate amount of time. Also, the quality of our home is 10/10! We are so thankful we purchased with Executive. They worked with us from start to finish to help us have as smooth as possible experience while building! Closing was a breeze!!"
Can I perform a home inspection?
Absolutely! We have over 10 state-licensed home inspectors on our team, but we always welcome our homeowners to have a third-party inspection prior to closing. Any items that don't meet the performance standards in the Purchase Agreement will be corrected before closing. GUARANTEED!
Here's more context from a recent homeowner about their experience near the end of construction:
- "In a nutshell Executive Homes has been great to work with. They were ALWAYS prompt with email responses to our questions, they were informative about the different stages of the home building process and there were no surprises during or at the end of the build. We even added a private home inspection and the few minor things the inspector found were fixed within 24 hours of the report. The man from Executive who was at the house 2 weeks before closing and did minor repairs was incredible. I stopped by the house most everyday (I just enjoyed seeing the process) and he was always friendly helpful with my questions. 5 stars for him alone! With closing less than 24 hours away, I can say this has been an enjoyable process and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them on a future build."
Where does closing occur?
Kim & Carrie with Titan Title in Owasso have closed essentially every one of our 2,500+ homes. They are experts and will make the experience as smooth as possible.
Titan will contact you the week of closing to schedule a particular time for you to stop by to complete the closing docs. If you aren't able to be in town, Titan can help arrange a remote closing.
Will everything be finished by closing?
Yes! We guarantee that every component of the home will meet or exceed the Purchase Agreement standards by closing. Our team completes hundreds of checklist items prior to closing to ensure your family receives the quality we guarantee.
- "To say they completed our build on time would be an understatement. Executive homes allowed us to customize our home and stayed within our budget. The materials that they use are high-quality which is something that is rare in a builder who finished our home, not only on time, but a whole entire month early."
What happens if I run into a problem before closing?
We guarantee that everything will be in place on our end. That includes honoring every price and quality guarantee in the Purchase Agreement. In exchange for our guarantees, we do not have contingencies in our Purchase Agreements. However, we do understand that things may come up from time to time and we're happy to help find solutions.
Our team has experience navigating more than 2,500 closings and can provide quick answers to most any question that may arise. Here's how a recent homeowner described their experience:
- "I had a good experience with EH as there were some obstacles that I was facing during the build and at closing. EH worked with me to help me get around the obstacles. I would recommend EH to anyone who may be considering building a home."
Does executive offer a walkthrough prior to closing?
Instead of the overhead and confusion that comes from in-person walkthroughs, we've designed our closing process to ensure every detail is ready for your at closing - guaranteed! We have over 10 licensed home inspectors on staff who complete a 250+ item checklist in the weeks leading up to closing.
While our team does not meet for a formal walkthrough, you are absolutely welcome to perform a third-party home inspection prior to closing. In fact, we encourage it! Home inspectors routinely rave about the quality and attention to detail found throughout our homes. Any items noted on a home inspection report that do not meet the Purchase Agreement standards will be improved before closing - no questions asked!
Additionally, you are free to visit the home each day leading up to closing to ensure everything is completed to the standards in the PA by closing. While the last couple of weeks before a move can be a bit anxious, we guarantee your new home will be in amazing shape for you at closing!
One recent customer said it best:
- "There were no surprises during or at the end of the build. We even added a private home inspection and the few minor things the inspector found were fixed within 24 hours of the report. The man from Executive who was at the house 2 weeks before closing and did minor repairs was incredible. I stopped by the house most everyday (I just enjoyed seeing the process) and he was always friendly helpful with my questions. 5 stars for him alone! With closing less than 24 hours away, I can say this has been an enjoyable process and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them on a future build."
Warranty
Does Executive offer a warranty?
YES! Each of our homes include a one-year express warranty guaranteeing that the home will be free from defects for one year.
- "We've lived in our Executive home since 2017, and love our home! Throughout the entire process, Executive was very responsive. I appreciate the email correspondence because everything is in writing and documented, and Executive always did what they said they were going to do. The quality of the home is top-notch and the warranty service after closing has been excellent. I appreciate a builder who stands behind their workmanship. We are extremely happy with our house!"
What's included in the warranty?
Executive’s warranty largely incorporates the standards established by the National Home Builders Association and Oklahoma State Home Builders Association. Incorporating these objective national and local standards helps provide each of our homeowners with predictable warranty determinations and reliable service.
- "We bought our home in April 2018 and continue (from day one) to be impressed with Executive Homes builders. From the foundation to the tiniest detail these builders are exemplary. The customer service you will receive with Executive is beyond compare, not only are they quick to reply but will help you years after your home is built. Highly recommend!!"
How does the warranty program work?
There's always a bit of acclimation over the first year as the materials adjust to their new home. Our warranty specialist (who is an all star!) will be happy to help! Just shoot us a message during the final month of the warranty and we'll stop by to help with all your warranty items.
- "This is our 2nd Executive Home. But this was our first from the beginning. EH has been great to respond to any and all questions timely during the process. They also have continued to help after the closing on the small things that inevitable come up in new builds. We would definitely use EH again if we should ever build again."
What if I experience an emergency warranty issue?
No worries! If you experience an HVAC outage, water leak, plumbing issue, or electric malfunction during the warranty period, our team will immediately help!
How quick does the warranty team respond?
Fast! Our goal is to respond within 30-minutes during business hours and provide quick responses after hours. Our team is always monitoring the warranty portal and will quickly assist with emergencies and time-sensitive issues.
- "We purchased a home recently with Executive Homes. That experience went very smoothly as expected and the move-in included timely communication for closing, inspections and home warranty. Well done and easy for the homebuyer to understand. But that’s not why I am impressed. We have been in the home for two weeks and I had minor questions about our home features. Nothing major but curious about some functions. I sent an email both times and within hours someone from Executive Homes was in our home personally showing us how things worked. I had already bought the house. This level of customer service was unexpected. We are not new to luxury home builders but nothing in my past experiences has even come close to the professionalism and timely focus on the homeowner’s satisfaction. The home is beautiful but the way the buyer is treated makes the longest lasting impression."