To add to that, I had a friend who had a house built (in a subdivision) & they put the kitchen in the wrong layout.Stop by the job site as often as you can and make sure it’s going to plan. You don’t spend that much on something and not have it like you want it.
It’s not uncommon for things to get framed in wrong or slightly different locations.
Also, get to know the subcontractors working on your house. If you ever want upgrades or changes later it’ll be cheaper to reach out directly instead of through your builder.
They had to redo it b/c my friend wouldn't take a different house in another location.
You got to go by the house every day.
Helps if you have a set of plans & someone to help you read them.
My first house after married a year (celebrated 50th anniversary this year), I bought in 1975 ($24K), which a basic 3 bedroom with a full unfinished basement in a small subdivision.
It was built by the same crew I worked with the summer before in my last year of college!
Same house worth $200k+ today.