Do you know how to ask for what you want in your renovation or building project? And be sure you’re getting what you paid for? 

One of the most frequently asked questions, or challenges that homeowners share with me is  “I have no idea where to start”.  

Also, many homeowners tell me also that there are 3 big fears or areas of concern around renovating and building – and these may sound familiar to you. These fears are … 
how much the project will cost, and whether the budget will blow out 
how long the project will take, and how much of their own time it will take up 
how much stress the project will cause them 

Are these fears that you have about your project? 

In all my experience of working with homeowners who are renovating or building their home, there’s one thing I see REALLY work for them. Both in dealing with those fears, and in helping them get started really effectively and efficiently.  

And it’s this: They know how to ask for what they want.  

Why is this important? Well, when you know how to ask for what you want with your reno or new home, you: 
don’t waste money on getting advice from the wrong people or starting the process in the wrong way 
don’t waste time on design, or consultations for your project that aren’t on budget, possible for your home or area, or a good fit for you and your family 
get started with the right team for you, who support you, keep you informed and help you manage your risk – and stress as a result 

Now, let me be clear – knowing how to ask for what you want does not mean you have to: 
solve every problem for your project 
design the whole thing yourself 
get it all quoted and costed all by yourself 
pick every item, material, fixture and finish on your own 

However, knowing how to ask for what you want DOES mean you start your project with some prior knowledge. Knowledge which will help you  
be a super savvy and informed homeowner and client 
be able to interview your potential team and not get taken for a ride 
communicate with that team effectively from the get-go 
not waste money 
not waste time 
make those first steps the best steps for you and your project – so you get started efficiently and minimise stress along the way.

Knowing how to ask for what you want is one of the very early things you can do to have confidence in your project, and feel more in control – rather than beholden to and blindly trusting everyone you’re speaking to.  

Trust is really important with those you bring on board – but it should be informed trust, backed by due diligence, not blind trust based on hope and crossed fingers.

Listen to the episode now. 

The  doors to my 6 week  online program, "How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home" will be opening soon.  

This online program is a supercharged way to get the education and information you need to understand the process of renovating or building your home. Plus get my help and advice on your project.  

I share key lessons I've learnt from over 250 of my projects, many more that I've studied and analysed, and more than 2 decades of industry experience.   

All so you can understand the pitfalls and mistakes to avoid, can skip the heartache and drama, and know that your effort, investment and planning will all be worth it in your beautiful finished home. And I'm there, alongside you for your 6 weeks membership to answer your questions and really rocket launch you further along in your project.  

To be the first to know when the doors open to "How to Get it Right" - head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/waitlist and pop in your email address now.  

FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST CLICK HERE

Do you know how to ask for what you want in your renovation or building project? And be sure you&rsquo;re getting what you paid for?&nbsp;
One of the most frequently asked questions, or challenges that homeowners share with me is&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;I have no idea where to start&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also, many homeowners tell me also that there are 3 big fears or areas of concern around renovating and building &ndash; and these may sound familiar to you. These fears are &hellip;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">how&nbsp;much the project will cost, and whether the budget will blow out&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">how&nbsp;long the project will take, and how much of their own time it will take up&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">how&nbsp;much stress the project will cause them&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Are these fears that you have about your project?&nbsp;
In all my experience of working with homeowners who are renovating or building their home, there&rsquo;s one thing I see REALLY work for them. Both in dealing with those fears,&nbsp;and in helping them get started really effectively and efficiently.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And it&rsquo;s this:&nbsp;They know how to ask for what they want.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Why is this important? Well, when you know how to ask for what you want with your&nbsp;reno&nbsp;or new home, you:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">don&rsquo;t&nbsp;waste money on getting advice from the wrong people or starting the process in the wrong way&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">don&rsquo;t&nbsp;waste time on design, or consultations for your project that aren&rsquo;t on budget, possible for your home or area, or a good fit for you and your family&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">get&nbsp;started with the right team for you, who support you, keep you informed and help you manage your risk &ndash; and stress as a result&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Now, let me be clear &ndash; knowing how to ask for what you&nbsp;want does not mean you have to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">solve&nbsp;every problem for your project&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">design&nbsp;the whole thing yourself&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">get&nbsp;it all quoted and&nbsp;costed&nbsp;all by yourself&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">pick&nbsp;every item, material, fixture and finish&nbsp;on your own&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
However, knowing how to ask for what you want DOES mean you start your project with some prior knowledge.&nbsp;Knowledge which&nbsp;will help you&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">be&nbsp;a super savvy and informed homeowner and client&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">be&nbsp;able to interview your potential team and not get taken for a ride&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">communicate&nbsp;with that team effectively from the get-go&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">not&nbsp;waste money&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">not&nbsp;waste time&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Cambria" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">make&nbsp;those first steps the best steps for you and your project &ndash; so you get started efficiently and&nbsp;minimise&nbsp;stress along the way.</li>
</ul>
Knowing how to ask for what you want is one of the very early things you can do to have confidence in your project, and feel more in control &ndash; rather than beholden to and blindly trusting everyone you&rsquo;re speaking to.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Trust is really important with those you bring on board &ndash; but it should be informed trust, backed by due diligence, not blind trust based on hope and crossed fingers.
Listen to the episode now.&nbsp;
The  doors to my&nbsp;6 week  online program, "How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home" will be opening soon. &nbsp;
This online program is a supercharged way to get the education and information you need to understand the process of renovating or building your home. Plus get my help and advice on your project. &nbsp;
I share key lessons I've learnt from over 250 of my projects, many more that I've studied and analysed, and more than 2 decades of industry experience.  &nbsp;
All so you can understand the pitfalls and mistakes to avoid, can skip the heartache and drama, and know that your effort, investment and planning will all be worth it in your beautiful finished home. And I'm there, alongside you for your 6 weeks membership to answer your questions and really rocket launch you further along in your project. &nbsp;
To be the first to know when the doors open to "How to Get it Right" - head to <a href="http://www.undercoverarchitect.com/waitlist">www.undercoverarchitect.com/waitlist</a> and pop in your email address now. &nbsp;
FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-ask-for-what-you-want-renovation-building/">CLICK HERE</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

Amelia shares tips for how to ask for what you want in your renovation or building project and how to be sure you’re getting what you paid for.

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