Review criteria
- +Selections by room and category
- +Allowance vs. chosen cost
- +Over/under-allowance math
- +Sign-off column
Client Selection Sheet in Home Builder
A suggested spreadsheet layout for home builder work, tracking selections, allowance, chosen, over/under.
Last updated: August 2026
We haven’t built a ready-made workbook for this one yet. The templates below do the same job, with formulas and sample data, and you can download them today. The suggested columns are further down if you’d rather build your own.
Working templates you can use today
Real Excel workbooks with formulas, dropdowns and sample data. Try each one in your browser before downloading.
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Suggested columns for “Client Selection Sheet”
Format: No ready-made file yet (column guide)Columns: 4
Columns to start with
- Selections
- Allowance
- Chosen
- Over/under
- Copy the column list and paste it into cell A1 of a new Google Sheet or Excel workbook.
- Split it into columns: Google Sheets Data → Split text to columns; Excel Data → Text to Columns (comma).
- Or skip the setup and start from one of the working templates on this page.
Review evidence
What to verify before choosing Client Selection Sheet
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Builders tracking buyer selections
- +Anyone reconciling allowances
Pause before choosing when
- -Client-facing selection portals
- -E-signed change orders
About Home Builder
Why people consider this option
- +Budget and schedule builds without enterprise construction software
- +Keep your selections and costs in a file you own
- +Catch budget overruns before they happen
What to review before acting
- -No client portal or e-sign without a tool
- -High-volume builders need construction software
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Client Selection Sheet work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Client Selection Sheet really free?
The core template is free to copy and use. There is no paid tier — copy the suggested columns into a new sheet, or start from one of the working templates on this page.
What does the Client Selection Sheet track?
It tracks selections, allowance, chosen, over/under. The suggested columns are listed in order; add totals or highlights with basic formulas like SUM once your data is in.