Your Clients Get Their Dream Home.
You Get a Referral.
Buildable works with San Diego agents to give frustrated buyers two options they can't find anywhere else: build a custom home from scratch, or find and renovate a fixer-upper. We handle everything. You stay involved, stay compensated, and keep the relationship.
The Problem You're Facing
Your buyers are frustrated. Inventory is low, competition is fierce, and the homes worth buying are either overpriced, underwhelming, or gone before you can get an offer in.
Most agents in this market have one move: keep searching and hope something breaks. We give you a second move.
Buildable partners with agents to offer clients a different path. We find the right land or fixer-upper, evaluate it with a builder's eye before the offer goes in, manage the design, handle the permits, and build it. One partner, start to finish. Your client gets the home they actually want. You earn a referral for bringing them to us.
No other builder in San Diego is set up to work this way.
Two Paths,
One Partner
Build a Custom Home
Your client defines their vision and budget. You get trained on how to pick great lots, we evaluate it before they're at risk, and we guide them through design, and build it. Average all-in budget: $1.4M to $1.5M.
This works for clients who know what they want and can't find it on the market. Instead of settling for a house that's 80% right, they get exactly what they want on the right lot in the right neighborhood.
Find and Renovate a Fixer-Upper
Most buyers overlook fixers because they don't know what the renovation will actually cost. We solve that. Before your client makes an offer, we walk the property with them and give them a real renovation cost assessment. No guessing, no surprises six months in.
We also handle renovation loan documentation during escrow, which most agents have never had help with. That alone removes a major friction point that kills fixer deals.
This works for clients with a budget of $1M or more who want to be in a specific neighborhood where move-in ready inventory doesn't exist or isn't worth the premium.
Work smarter, not harder.
You Get Compensated
You receive a buyer's agent commission on the land or fixer purchase, plus a referral fee on the build. Reach out and we'll walk you through the specifics for your situation. You’ll have the team to handle the heavy lifting.
You Keep the Relationship
We work as an extension of you. Your clients are your clients. We keep you appropriately involved throughout the process and make sure the experience reflects well on you.
You Stand Out
Most agents in San Diego don't know how to have a conversation about building or renovation. Once you understand how this works, you can offer something no other agent in the room can. Clients remember the agent who found them a solution, not just a house.
Our Custom Home Process
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Step 1: Find Land
We will start by aligning on your vision and budget. Then, we partner with you to search for on-market and off-market properties. We conduct land tours, provide pre-due diligence, and help you negotiate for the lot. Once in contract, we complete a 26-point land report to ensure the lot is buildable and affordable to develop.
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Step 2: Design Your Dream Home
Once the lot is secured, we begin the design phase by helping you choose a draftsman or architect based on your budget and requirements. As a licensed general contractor, Buildable will guide the design process, value-engineering to stay on budget and make informed decisions. We also handle engineering and tests to ensure everything is ready for permit submission and approval.
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Step 3: Build It
Once the design is finalized and permits are approved, we move into the build phase. Buildable, as your general contractor, will oversee the entire construction process. We manage subcontractors, coordinate inspections, and keep you informed through our digital platform. Our goal is to ensure quality craftsmanship, stay on budget, and deliver a home that exceeds your expectations.
Our Fixer Upper Process
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Step 1: Define Your Style and Budget
We will start by aligning on your remodel requirements, style, and materials to develop a renovation plan and target budget. This upfront planning helps us move quickly during escrow, creating estimates and the necessary documentation for securing a renovation loan when the property is identified. Buildable offers predefined styles for customization, or you can define your own.
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Step 2: Find The Right Fixer
Once the home budget and renovation requirements are set, we will partner with you tol search for on-market and off-market properties that match your client’s vision and unlock value. These properties may not show well, but can offer significant potential. With our expertise, you can be confident in understanding the full scope of work needed. We will also assist in processing documentation, plans, and estimates for renovation loans if you choose that approach.
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Step 3: Renovate It
Once the remodel design is finalized and permits are approved, we move into the renovation phase. Buildable, as your general contractor, will oversee the entire remodeling process. We manage subcontractors, coordinate inspections, and keep you informed through our digital platform. Our goal is to ensure quality craftsmanship, stay on budget, and deliver a transformed home that exceeds your expectations.
What Makes A Good Referral?
You don't need to do a lot of qualifying before reaching out. But here's a rough picture of who this works well for:
Budget of $1M or more, all-in
Frustrated with existing inventory in their target area
Open to a longer timeline in exchange for getting exactly what they want
Willing to have a conversation about building or renovating rather than buying move-in ready
If you've got a client who keeps losing bidding wars, or who keeps looking at homes and saying "it's close but not quite right," they're probably a good fit.
See our transformations
From worn-down fixers to fully custom dream homes, explore how we’ve helped clients turn vision into value. Real projects, real results.
We are a licensed home creation service that has delivered 1,000+ homes.
General Building and Engineering License (#1080271)
Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for California Contractors State License Board
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How It Works FAQs
How does the commission and referral work?
You receive a buyer's agent commission on the land or fixer purchase, plus a referral fee on the build. We'll walk you through the specifics on a call, since it can vary based on the structure of the project.
What's my role during the engagement?
You act as the buying agent on the land or fixer purchase. After that, we take the lead on the project. We keep you in the loop at key milestones and make sure your client feels well taken care of throughout. The experience reflects on both of us, and we treat it that way.
Does this work for fixer-uppers too?
Yes. The fixer path is a significant part of what we do. We get involved before the offer, not after, which is what makes it different from a typical renovation contractor relationship. If your client is considering a fixer in a neighborhood they love but can't find a move-in ready home in, this is worth a conversation.
How does the land search work when an agent is involved?
We partner with you on locating and curating land options and performing due diligence. You act as the buying agent and receive commission on the land purchase. We work together on the process and make sure your client feels guided the whole way through.
What if my client already has land or a fixer picked out?
Even better. We can pick up wherever they are in the process. If they have land, we start at design. If they've identified a fixer, we start with the pre-offer evaluation. Reach out and we'll talk through the specifics.
Does my client need an architect?
Not necessarily. Depending on the budget and scope, we may recommend an architect, an architectural designer, or a draftsman. One of the most common mistakes we see is clients hiring an architect before bringing a builder in, and ending up with plans that are over budget and can't be built as drawn. We prevent that by staying involved from the start.
Can my client afford to work with Buildable?
If the all-in budget is $1M or more, yes. That covers both the custom home path and the fixer-upper path. We'll help find the right balance between location, size, and features within that budget.
How long does the process take?
For a custom home, plan for approximately 24 months from engagement to move-in. For a fixer-upper renovation, the timeline is shorter, typically 2 to 18 months depending on the scope of the renovation and permitting requirements.