Your Journey

Building With Us

From reservation to move-in day, here's who's involved and what to expect

For Reserved Buyers

Your Design Selections Portal

Already put down your deposit? Your private Design Selections Portal lets you browse finishes and make your choices ahead of your design appointments. You'll receive your access password at signing.

Access Design Portal

Who's Who

Three Partners, One Home

The Seller

Vista Montaire, LLC

Your purchase contract and deposit are directly with the Seller. Vista Montaire, LLC owns the community and the land your home is built on.

The Sales Team

RESCO

Real Estate Supply Co. represents the Seller throughout your journey — handling your reservation, contract appointment, design coordination, and escrow.

The Builder

S&S Homes

Exclusively responsible for constructing your home. After close of escrow, S&S Homes provides your 12-month fit and finish warranty.

The Process

Your Home Buying Timeline

From reserving your lot to your final walkthrough, your build takes about six months from trench date to completion, plus escrow.

Seller & RESCO
Step 1

Choose Your Floorplan & Reserve Your Lot

Browse floorplans online and schedule an appointment with your RESCO sales agent to reserve your lot.

Seller & RESCO
Step 2

Prequalification & Contract Appointment

Within 1–2 weeks, obtain your prequalification letter from one of our preferred lenders and return for your contract appointment.

Seller → Builder
Step 3

Trench Date Scheduled

Within a few weeks, the Seller coordinates with S&S Homes (the Builder) to schedule your trench date.

Builder
Step 4

Construction Begins

S&S Homes breaks ground and begins building your home.

RESCO
Step 5

Design Appointments

RESCO coordinates your design appointments so all final selections are made within a few weeks of construction starting.

RESCO & Builder
Step 6

Frame Walk

About 8 weeks into construction, RESCO schedules a frame walk with S&S Homes so you can check structural details and meet the team building your home.

Mid-Construction
Step 7

Appraisal Ordered

Around the 4-month mark — typically coinciding with cabinet installation — an appraisal is ordered.

RESCO & Builder
Step 8

Home Orientation Walkthrough

RESCO coordinates a home orientation walkthrough with your S&S Homes customer service representative.

RESCO & Seller
Step 9

Close of Escrow

RESCO helps coordinate close of escrow with the Seller.

Seller → Builder
Step 10

Warranty Handoff

Once escrow closes, the Seller hands off the warranty program to S&S Homes, who provide a 12-month fit and finish warranty on your home.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Buying Process

Who is involved in my home purchase, and who is my contract with?Seller · RESCO · S&S Homes
Your purchase contract and deposit are directly with Vista Montaire LLC (the Seller). RESCO is the sales team representing the Seller throughout the process — from reservation through contract, design, and closing. S&S Homes is the builder responsible for constructing your home.
What makes S&S Homes different from other builders?S&S Homes
S&S Homes has been building quality homes in Bakersfield for thirty years with its own full local staff and long-standing relationships with established local contractors, focusing on semi-custom, high-end production homes with extensive customization.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a home at Vista Montaire?RESCO
No, but you're welcome to bring one. Your agent will work directly with RESCO, the sales team representing the Seller.
What's the reservation and deposit process?Seller · RESCO
Your RESCO sales agent will walk you through deposit requirements and timeline once you've selected a lot and floor plan. This reservation and the deposit are made directly with the Seller.

Design & Customization

Can I make structural changes to my floor plan?RESCO · Seller · S&S Homes
Yes. You'll submit your requested changes through RESCO, who obtains approval and pricing from the Seller. S&S Homes, as the builder, then carries out the approved changes.
What are the two design appointments, and who runs them?RESCO · S&S Homes
RESCO coordinates and runs your two design appointments, where you'll select cabinets, countertops, finishes, and more. S&S Homes sets the upgrade cutoff dates based on your home's construction schedule.
Can I upgrade or change my selections after I sign?RESCO · S&S Homes
Change requests go through RESCO, who will confirm whether it's still possible based on the cutoff dates S&S Homes sets according to construction progress.
Do you work with local contractors?S&S Homes
Yes. All subcontractors are established Bakersfield-area firms, many with thirty-plus years in business, working exclusively with S&S Homes to build your home.

Build Process & Timeline

How long does construction take?S&S Homes
Typically six months from your trench date to completion.
Will I get to see my home during construction?RESCO · S&S Homes
Yes — about 8 weeks into construction, RESCO schedules a frame walk with S&S Homes so you can check structural details and meet the team building your home.
Can I track my home's progress?S&S Homes
Yes, through the S&S Homes app, where you can check real-time build status, review your design selections, and message the team. If you have questions along the way, RESCO is also a point of contact.
What happens if there's a construction delay, and who do I contact?S&S Homes · RESCO
S&S Homes manages the construction schedule and is responsible for building your home. RESCO remains your sales point of contact and can help communicate questions to the builder.

Quality & Warranty

Who's responsible for my home while it's being built?S&S Homes
S&S Homes handles everything building-related, from trench to final walkthrough. RESCO remains a point of contact for questions, but S&S Homes is the exclusive party constructing your home.
What's your warranty coverage, and when does it start?Seller · S&S Homes
S&S Homes provides a 12-month fit and finish warranty. Coverage begins once escrow closes and the Seller officially hands off the warranty program to S&S Homes.
Who do I contact for warranty issues after I move in?S&S Homes
Once escrow closes and the warranty transfers, S&S Homes' customer service team handles all warranty requests directly.
How do you ensure quality during construction?S&S Homes
S&S Homes' full local staff oversees every build, and the frame walk serves as a structured quality control checkpoint to verify structural integrity and craftsmanship.

Financing & Move-In

What loan programs can be used to purchase a home at Vista Montaire?Seller · RESCO
Conventional, FHA, and VA loans are all accepted. Since homes at Vista Montaire are sold through the Seller and built by S&S Homes, buyers use standard mortgage financing rather than a construction loan.
Do you have preferred lenders or incentives?Seller · RESCO
Yes, preferred lenders are arranged by the Seller and RESCO. Ask your RESCO sales agent for current recommendations and any active incentives.
What's included in a new S&S Home?RESCO · S&S Homes
This depends on your design selections and home plan. Your RESCO design appointments will clarify exactly what's included versus what's an available upgrade, with cutoff dates set by S&S Homes.
What's the typical build-to-close timeline?Seller · RESCO · S&S Homes
From trench date, construction takes about six months. From there, RESCO coordinates your home orientation walkthrough with S&S Homes, followed by close of escrow with the Seller.