2026 GRO Parade of Homes Checklist
Please use this as your live "checklist" to make sure you are sending all of your items in on time!
Builder Checklist
October - December, 2025
Complete CC&Rs plan submittals
Confirm design teams
Confirm insurance planning
Begin permit apps.
January - June, 2026
Home plans / Renders / Descript.
January, 2026
Provide BIA good faith con. sched.
February, 2026
Signed Title (Feb. 4)
BIA Contracts Fully Executed (Feb. 4)
Construction schedule must be submitted (Feb. 15)
Plans must be finalized (Feb. 15)
Foundation must be dug (Feb. 15)
Sub list (Feb. 15)
Send Elsa media:
- Social media account names
- Website link
- Logo in .svg, .ai, .pdf or high res .png (all versions, vertical, horizontal, stacked, inverted, etc.)
- Team photo / Builder photo (Full body or torso and up, 4:5 aspect ratio)
- Public contact information (phone/email)
- Company mission statement (2 sentences)
March - May, 2026
Send subcontractor list to Sarah (round 1)
Send Elsa media:
- Select time for video updates
- w/ Elsa (quick social media)
- 3D Renderings
- Floor plans
- Description about the home
- Home for sale?
- Estimated price
- Agent / representative contact info
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April, 2026
Vertical prog. staging concepts
Send Elsa media:
- Home highlights
- Home descriptions
- Home size, bath, bed, style, etc.
- Home lot size
- Special features / unique qualities
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May, 2026
Confirmed Staffing Arrangements
- One per floor, one per body of water
- Optional: one at entry to collect ticket data
June, 2026
Exterior Finishes
Media/training availability
Send subcontractor list to Sarah (round 2)
July - August, 2026
Home Completion
Send Elsa media:
- Exterior Home Photos
- Time booked for shoots
September, 2026
Staging and landscape complete
Sponsor garage set up
September 9, 2026
Subs / Vehicles / Construction Out
VIP Night Prep
September 10, 2026
VIP Night
Homes Fully Staffed (≥ 2)
After 10pm Clean up from VIP Night
September 11-27, 2026
Homes open for show
Send Elsa media:
- Interior Home Photos