Since starting this consumer research company on my dining room table in 1984, I have gathered an incredible database of strategies used by over 1,800 homebuilders to delight their customers. Here’s one of the best ideas: Turn each new-home purchase into an extraordinary experience by planning a series of memorable surprises for each buyer […]
Pro Builder, the official publication of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the leading business magazine for the U.S. housing industry, has honored Eric Mitchell, Vice President of Innovation at Eliant, with its prestigious “Forty Under 40” Award.
Why aren’t you a better partner? A common refrain we hear from builders is how frustrated they are with trade performance, and the main issues stem from poor communication and feedback. That’s why we developed TradeStar. Our TradeStar program is a first-of-its-kind solution in the homebuilding industry designed to strengthen builder-trade partnerships for mutual maximum […]
I am a keen observer of consumers’ behavior during the home purchase experience. And I know enough to be dangerous about regression analysis to understand that some things are just more important than others when it comes to creating a customer who is willing to refer their builder to a friend or acquaintance. What does […]
Homebuyer satisfaction is determined by the gap between buyers’ expectations and the builder’s performance. Therefore, there are only two ways to increase homebuyer satisfaction: Improve the performance of your employees and trade partners Lower the expectations of your buyers. While much attention is given to the latter of the two strategies, it is the […]
As many of you may have heard me discuss during recent presentations to Jeff Shore’s Summit conference (Shore Consulting), and Anthony Grasst’s podcasts (Homebridge Financial Services), the period from March-December 2020 saw a highly unusual phenomenon in the world of the new-home purchase experience: The Situation: Builders were severely stretched to deliver homes on-time and […]
As Eliant continues to grow and become more immersed in the home building industry, we remain strategic in our goals and approach to growth. It’s why we’re excited to announce the promotion of Fernanda Luick to President of Eliant. Formerly the Vice President of Operations & Client Relations, Fernanda has been with Eliant for nearly […]
How Much Does Customer Care Drive the Market? Steve Jobs once said, “You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work back toward the technology, not the other way around.” The same is true for homebuilding. While home prices and the job market are drivers of home purchases, the customer journey is also a […]
Inside the Design Center: How to Successfully Grow Sales and Referrals When you help someone design the look and feel of their new home, you play a lasting part in the way they live. A home serves as the backdrop of life’s most memorable moments, whether it’s hosting family for the holidays or having a […]
You need more than home quality to drive sales from referrals Twisted my knee a couple of days ago. Not sure how. Probably doing something extremely strenuous, like getting into my golf cart. So, at 5:25 this morning, I limped out to my community spa for some whirlpool action. Turned the timer-dial to 20-minutes. […]