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dad built log cabin homes there," says Jodi, now VP Sales/Marketing
for the company. "We grew up around construction sites, watching
and learning the building business from the ground up."
She and her sister Kelly,
VP Operations, now are responsible for the day-to-day operation
of the successful home construction company. And by all indications
they are doing a fine job.
A Turnkey Approach
The company works in a team environment of architects, designers,
carpenters, plumbers, electricians, installers and decorators who
are all focused on providing customers with a turnkey package.
Jodi says, "We guide
you through the process, from the design of your new home and through
construction." This approach has created a "can do"
attitude in the company and in the product they produce. Bay Homes
is known in the area as being knowledgeable and cost-effective.
They pride themselves
in being expedient in construction and trouble-shooting the problems
that inevitably arise in new home construction. Weather delays,
materials delivery and any other unforeseen snags are all handled
and accounted for as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Growth hasn't changed
core values.
The homes they build range in price from $400,000 to $2,000,000
+. Bay Homes works at building premium finishes into their home,
and the results show it.
They are determined though
not to ignore the first time homebuilders with lesser budgets. "We'll
never turn away those people," Jodi says. "After all,
people who can afford a $250,000 new home deserve just as much quality
and effort from us as those with much bigger budgets. After all,
a quarter million dollars is a big investment for anyone, and we
want to build as much value into the job as we can."
Bay Homes' Five Step
Process to Building Homes
Step One is an in-depth consultation with prospective clients, including
a tour of recently completed homes and homes that are still under
construction. Budgets are determined and styles and features are
discussed.
Step Two is selection
of a home site. Bay Homes' personnel visit the proposed construction
site, gather information and reports based on soil conditions, flood
elevations, tree specimens and elevation drawings.
Step Three is the vital
process of designing the home. Clients can work with Bay Homes'
designers or choose their own designer. Either way, they become
the liaison to assist clients step by step through the surveying,
engineering, landscape planning and architectural review processes.
Step Four is finalizing
the home. Based on all the previous steps, a final construction
price is determined. Financing is finalized and the construction
agreement is explained in detail.
Step Five is the actual
construction process. Clients are kept informed throughout the construction
phase, and are able to monitor the progress with the Under Construction
section of the Bay Homes web site.
It's a process that works.
And a process that has created a very successful company and a "Sister
Act" that is a hit with their customers.
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