we offer 2 programs

Gold and Platinum

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Gold Program

Get 10% offǂ your plan service home plan license when purchased directly from Design Basics – single- or unlimited-build (excludes plan alterations and design or drafting of custom home plans). Plus, 10% off product purchases.
(ǂExcludes home plans by W.L. Martin Home Designs #24000 to #24999.)

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Platinum Program

Get 15% offǂ your plan service home plan license when purchased directly from Design Basics – single- or unlimited-build (excludes plan alterations and design or drafting of custom home plans). Plus, 15% off product purchases.
(ǂExcludes home plans by W.L. Martin Home Designs - #24000 to #24999.)

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Program Benefit Summary

Choose between our GOLD or PLATINUM Programs and watch your savings multiply! Get study plan sets for a fraction of the cost – use them to estimate building costs and review design options with customers before you buy. Also, choose one FREE upgrade with every order, such as an alternate foundation or reverse plan set.

Builder Benefits

Gold

Platinum

Plan Service Home Plan License Purchase Discount (includes single- and unlimited-build licenses)

10%

15%

Product Purchase Discount

10%

15%

25% off Digital Home Plan Book

50% off your 1st New Trend Makeover

Concierge Service (We'll recommend plans for your next project)

Most Recent Home Plan Books FREE

$100 Study Plan Sets* for Estimating Purposes (up to five different plans per year)

One FREE Upgrade Per Plan License*† Purchased (from available upgrades; varies by plan)

Promotional License with Livability at a Glance™ Floor Plans (per plan licensed through program)

Program Cost

$249/yr

$349/yr

Contact us for more information.
*Applies to Design Basics, Scholz Design, Carmichael & Dame Designs and Plan Pros, Inc., plan licenses purchased directly from Design Basics. †Full construction prints only (PDF, sets, or CAD files).

Still looking for more?

Kickstart Your Neighborhood℠

Expand your portfolio without the risk: Choose 5 plans for estimating purposes and market the plans with color rendered artwork.
You’ll be enrolled in our Builder-Centric PLATINUM program and receive all the additional benefits offered.

What You Will Get

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Digital Home Plan Book

Customize your digital plan book when you:

  • Personalize your cover design
  • Add your logo and contact information
  • Choose the featured plans with full-color images

Your customized Digital Home Plan Book is delivered in a PDF format that you can add to your website, email to customers, or easily print on 8 1/2 x 11″ paper. Upgrade to a Digital Flip Book (see sample below) for an additional fee. *No additional discounts or offers apply.

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$100 Study Plan Sets*

Sometimes you need to price out a home in order to get the sale, but you need to have the plans in order to get accurate bids. As a Builder-Centric member you can order estimating Study Sets* for up to five (5) different home plans per year for just $100 per study set! (Starting with the 6th plan, Study Sets are $250 each.)

*NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES. Applies to Design Basics, Design Basics/HBN, Scholz Design, Carmichael & Dame Designs, and Plan Pros, Inc. home plans. Full construction prints only (PDF or CAD files). Excludes custom designs. Does not apply to prior plan license purchases. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount.

One FREE Upgrade* per Plan Licensed

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Alternate Foundation
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Materials Estimate

Alternate Exterior Wall Framing

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2" x 4"
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2" x 6"

Forward + Right Reading Reverse Plans

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No-Step Entry Floor Plan

A No-Step Entry floor plan means there are no barriers to enter the home from the front door or the garage entry. This is helpful for occupants and guests with limited mobility.

*For each plan licensed, choose one available upgrade for that plan: Alternate foundation (basement, crawl, or slab); Alternate exterior wall framing (2x4" or 2x6"); Forward + Reverse plans; No-Step Entry floor plan; or a Materials list (not all upgrades available for all plans). Applies to Design Basics, LLC, Scholz Design, Carmichael & Dame Designs, and Plan Pros, Inc. home plans. Full construction prints only (PDF, sets, or CAD files). Excludes custom designs. Does not apply to prior plan license purchases. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount.

New Trend Makeover

Send it to us (CAD file, preferred), and we’ll update your plan with the latest design thought and must-have amenities! Increase marketability while staying with a home design you are familiar with – both in terms of construction and cost.

  • Open floorplan concept

  • Flex room, rather than formal dining

  • Rear foyer with discrete laundry and drop zone

  • Expansive entertaining kitchen with large island and walk-in pantry

  • Expandable dining area for large gatherings

  • Oversized spa shower with no door in owner’s bath

  • Linen storage in owner’s bath

  • Compartmented hall bath with natural light

  • More storage in bedroom 2; more light for bedroom 3

  • Note: The makeover is a design concept; no changes to the construction drawings.

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