Barn Homes · Log Cabins · Farmhouses
We only recommend partners we'd send our own family to — and that's the standard we hold.We're building our recommended partner network right now. You pay a referral fee only when a deal closes — not to join, not to be featured, not to get leads. Only when you get paid.
American Homesteads connects qualified homesteading families with vetted builders, educators, land professionals, and service providers. These are motivated families — not window shoppers. They've downloaded our Starter Guide, joined our community, and are actively planning their builds.
No listing fees, no monthly retainer — nobody pays to be recommended. You apply, we vet you, we list you — at no cost until you close.
A performance-based referral fee paid only on closed projects. We succeed when you succeed — that's the model.
Every partner in our network meets the same bar: licensed, insured, experienced, and committed to putting families first.
Every founding partner has cleared our full vetting process and signed the Homestead Pledge — the same standard every family can count on.
[City, State] · [Service Area]
[Short description — what they build, their experience, and what makes them a fit for self-sufficient homestead living.]
Founding partner spots are limited — and every spot still meets the same bar.
Apply to join →
Submit your application with your license, insurance, and project history. We review everything
before a conversation.
We verify your credentials, contact past clients, and confirm you share our values. Not everyone makes it through.
Your profile goes live in our partner network. Families searching for your services in your area find you directly.
When a referred family closes a project with you, you pay the 3% referral fee. Simple,
transparent, performance‑based.
Based on a $300,000 average project value. Your numbers depend on your market, your capacity, and the quality of your work.
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| Referrals Closed / Year | Avg. Project Value | Referral Fee (3%) | Your Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 projects | $300,000 | $9,000 | $591,000 |
| 5 projects | $300,000 | $22,500 | $1,477,500 |
| 10 projects | $300,000 | $45,000 | $2,955,000 |
| 20 projects | $300,000 | $90,000 | $5,910,000 |
| Referral fee is 3% of closed project value, invoiced upon project close. | |||
Revenue figures are illustrative only and based on a $300,000 average project value. Actual results depend on referral volume, project size, market conditions, and the builder's capacity. American Homesteads does not guarantee any specific level of referrals or income.
Our endorsement means something because we are selective. Every partner in our network has cleared every item on this list before a single family hears their name.
Valid state contractor's license and minimum $1,000,000 general liability coverage. Workers' comp where required. Verified before listing — checked annually.
Minimum 3 completed projects in barn homes, log cabins, farmhouses, or homestead construction, with verifiable client references. We contact past clients directly.
Written proposals before work begins. No hidden fees, no bait-and-switch. Scope changes must be documented in writing and agreed to by the family.
Families referred through American Homesteads receive a response within 48 hours. They are treated with the same priority as any other client — or better.
You don't just build homesteads — you believe in this way of life. We partner with people who understand what these families are building and why it matters.
Every listed partner signs our referral agreement covering the commission structure, code of conduct, and accountability terms. No exceptions.
We're intentionally building this network carefully — not quickly. We're accepting founding partner applications now.
We only recommend partners we'd send our own family to — and that's the standard we hold.
"Build houses and live in them;
plant gardens and eat their produce."