Explaining home build plans and costs from @buildwithbert

The creator begins by addressing viewer questions about his new home build, first showing the architectural elevation plans and 3D renderings while describing the exterior color scheme. He then transitions to discussing the project's budget, stating his intention to be transparent about costs, overages, and savings. Finally, he pivots to offering practical advice on the requirements for obtaining a construction loan from a bank, sharing a brief personal anecdote about his own experience.

Creator: @buildwithbert on TikTok

Video format

Yap

Video outline

  1. State audience questions
  2. Visually reveal the subject
  3. Pledge full transparency
  4. Provide actionable advice
  5. End on a relatable problem

Narrative framework

The Transparent Journey Framework

Narrative framework logic

To build a loyal audience for a long-term project by answering viewer questions, pledging full transparency on sensitive topics (like cost), and providing actionable advice alongside the personal narrative.

Topics: Construction, Home Improvement, Personal Finance

Concepts: Journey Documentation, Value Vlog, Breakdown

Formats: Yap

Elements: B-Roll Cutaway

Account types: Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

The next eighteen minutes might get a little dry, but hang in there if you wanna know. So a lot of people have been asking what this house is gonna look like and what it's gonna cost me. So I'm gonna go over that really quick. So this is the elevation plan. Here's what the house will look like in three d without color. It is gonna be a dark brown, a little darker than this. Black soffit and fascia, black windows, black doors. I love talking about numbers, but I don't think there's anything wrong with being transparent. So I'm gonna go over what this is gonna cost me and, like I said, why I'm over budget, where I'm over budget, and where I'm gonna save that budget. So a few things the bank is gonna ask you for when you go in to get a construction loan. They're gonna want two years of consistent employment or pay stubs from your last year. I didn't think I was gonna get a loan because I was traveling.

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