Finding the perfect place to call home, one that meets your practical needs but also reflects your unique personality and style, can be difficult. While there are countless options on the real estate market, from master-planned subdivisions to historic fixer-uppers, there’s something truly special about going through the homebuilding process and moving into your own custom-built luxury home.
After all, your home is an expression of who you are and the life that your family has created. Selecting a homebuilder to bring your vision to life is not a decision that is made lightly, and we understand that.
At Compass Homes, we don’t build houses, we build homes with warmth, grace, charm, and character. We are a luxury boutique custom home builder, which means we choose to focus on building a small number of outstanding homes each year, rather than divide our attention among dozens, if not hundreds, of projects at any given time. We focus solely on building the best custom, luxury homes with the highest quality craftsmanship. We build forever homes.
A More Thoughtful Homebuilding Process
Our brand is our promise: more thought per square foot. We believe that thoughtful, intentional design can transform a home from ordinary to extraordinary. Our process is rooted in asking “why” and never settling for half-baked ideas. So, what does this look like?
- We Uncover Your Needs – We prioritize trust and openness, creating an environment where clients feel comfortable sharing freely. Respect and honesty are at the core of our approach, helping us uncover genuine needs and desires through meaningful conversations.
- We Ask You ‘Why’ – We guide our clients through the reasoning of their choices by always asking ‘why?’ We aim to provoke thoughtful consideration, steering you toward what you need and ensuring every decision aligns with your vision. This approach helps you make choices confidently, so you don’t question them later.
- We Build for Your Future – As families grow and change, so do their living requirements. A key part of our process is understanding the lifecycle of a home and the evolving needs of the family who will live in it. We design spaces that adapt and grow alongside you, ensuring they remain beautiful and functional for years to come.
- We Guide You Through Tough Decisions – Our award-winning designers bring boundless creativity to every project. They are trained to do more than present colors and materials, instead helping you to visualize how design elements contrast and fit into your larger space. With their expertise, they guide you through difficult decisions, making you feel confident in every choice.
- We Orient You with Your Home – Before handing over your house, we conduct a comprehensive walkthrough to identify any potential issues and educate you about the best practices for home maintenance. From demonstrating how to turn off faucets to replacing furnace filters, we equip you with essential tips to keep everything running smoothly.
Our Passionate and Professional Team
While Compass Homes has received many awards from the BIA and Parade of Homes over the years, it is the passion of our entire team for the art of homebuilding that makes us a little different from others in our industry. The owner of Compass, Mark Braunsdorf, expresses it best …
“I really can’t imagine doing anything else with my life. I am remarkably lucky that I have been able to do what I have wanted to do from the age of 3. I can still remember my very first day on the job when they handed me blueprints and I thought, ‘I can’t believe they are paying me to do this’.”
With this type of passion at the top, it is no surprise that we hire people who are just as passionate and embody our thoughtful approach, so that every decision is made with care and consideration. Our expert team considers every detail, from the layout to the swing of a door, to create beautiful, adaptable living spaces that evolve with your family.
A direct result of this attention to detail, we believe, is our recognition as a Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) by the National Association of Home Builders. This designation is due to our dedication to homebuilding craft and the management of our business. Our unique process, commitment to continuous improvement, and desire to balance efficiency, livability, and details in our homes make us the homebuilder of choice in Central Ohio.
We also follow sustainable building principles to ensure your home’s efficiency and are a Certified Green Professional™. This designation recognizes builders, remodelers, and other industry professionals who incorporate green and sustainable building principles into homes — without driving up the cost of construction. We believe that incorporating sustainable building principles into our homebuilding results in high-quality homes and long-term financial savings for our new homeowners, as well as supports a healthy community and natural environment.
Whether you are starting with a sketch or working from an existing floor plan, the Compass Homes team can take your inspiration and combine it with our years of experience and expertise to create your dream home. If you already own your lot, our team can evaluate the homesite to build the perfect home to fit both your lot and your family. Don’t have a homesite? No worries, Compass Homes has searched the best lots – in the best neighborhoods – in Central Ohio, and we can help you find your perfect fit.
