A New Approach to Residential Plan Access for Builders
At The Sunrise Realty Group, we are always looking for ways to better support builders, developers, and real estate professionals throughout the Treasure Valley.
Recently, MC Design House joined The Sunrise Realty Group, allowing our companies to work together more closely and provide a broader range of services for the residential construction industry. By bringing residential design and real estate services together under one umbrella, we are able to offer builders a more streamlined experience when planning and developing new homes.
Today we are excited to introduce a new program designed specifically for builders who regularly construct repeatable homes.
The Builder Plan Licensing Program
The Builder Plan Licensing Program is a new approach to how builders access residential construction plans.
For more than 30 years, MC Design House has been designing homes throughout the Treasure Valley. During that time we have worked with a wide range of builders and have gained valuable insight into how plans are actually used in the construction process.
What we have learned is that many builders often rely on a set of proven home designs that can be built repeatedly with little or no modification. However, the traditional process requires purchasing a new plan each time a project begins.
The Builder Plan Licensing Program changes that.
Instead of purchasing plans individually for every project, builders enrolled in the program gain access to a curated selection of residential designs that can be deployed across multiple projects through a simple licensing structure.
Our goal is to make the process faster, more predictable, and more cost-effective for builders who construct multiple homes each year.
How the Program Works
Beginning May 1st, builders who enroll in the Builder Plan Licensing Program will gain access to a curated selection of residential home plans.
Builders can deploy these plans across their projects during the term of the program using plan licenses.
Each builder will be able to deploy up to 12 plan licenses during the six-month program term.
Each license allows the builder to construct one home using a plan from the Builder Plan Library.
Builders have flexibility in how those licenses are used. Licenses can be used for upcoming projects as needed, deployed multiple times in a single month or spread out across the full six-month term
At the end of the six-month period, builders may renew their participation in the program for another term.
This structure allows builders to maintain flexibility while keeping design costs predictable.
Program Tiers
The Builder Plan Licensing Program is offered in four tiers, based on the size of the homes being constructed.
Each tier provides access to plans within a specific square-footage range.
Tier 1
Plans up to 2,000 square feet
$3,000 per month
6-month term
Total available licenses: 12 homes
Tier 2
Plans up to 3,000 square feet
$4,500 per month
6-month term
Total available licenses: 12 homes
Tier 3
Plans up to 4,000 square feet
$6,000 per month
6-month term
Total available licenses: 12 homes
Tier 4
Plans larger than 4,000 square feet
Pricing for Tier 4 plans will be determined based on the specific needs of the builder and the types of homes being constructed.
Additional Licensing Option
Builders who anticipate a higher volume of projects can expand their plan usage within the program.
For an additional $1,000 per month, builders can increase their allowance to 18 total plan licenses during the six-month term.
This option allows builders who are producing a higher number of homes to maintain the same streamlined licensing structure while increasing their deployment capacity.
Program Launch
Enrollment for the Builder Plan Licensing Program begins May 1st.
Builders interested in participating in the program are encouraged to reach out to learn more about how the program works and determine which tier best fits their construction needs.
We are always looking for ways to provide additional value to our builder partners, and we believe this program offers a unique opportunity to streamline the plan process while reducing overall design costs.
If you would like to learn more or reserve a spot in the program, please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to continuing to support the builders who are shaping the future of housing in the Treasure Valley.