Customer Stories

 

This week we are featuring a homeowner testimonial. The Whitley’s submitted this letter to the Shea owners of the Carolinas division.

 

Mr. Shea,

We want to thank you for building us a wonderful home that we will enjoy for years to come. From the beginning it has been a pleasant and exciting experience. All through the construction process we noted the care taken in producing a great house.

When we signed the contract last June to have our home built, we had no idea what to expect. Emily and Debbie were there to hold our hands and take care of any questions and concerns we had. There was never a difficult moment with them. They are true professionals and deserve many thanks for their hard work. It’s no wonder so many homes sold this year in our neighborhood.

April was very knowledgeable and gave very helpful information about the products. Her advice made a big difference in getting everything coordinated. We couldn’t have put everything together without her.

Johnny is such a great guy to work with. Both of us have construction experience and watched everything as it was being built. We were at the house almost every day documenting the progress in pictures. They was never an argument about correcting things we found not up to our standards. Johnny was on top of everything. From start to finish he was on our side making sure our home was everything we expected it to be.

What can we say; you have a fantastic team of professionals.

We have only good things to say about Shea Homes. It’s such a joy to be here. Thank you again for your diligence in producing a well-built home. We have recommended Shea to several people and will continue to do so.

Sincerely,

The Whitley’s

Shea Carolinas homeowners

 

Thanks Whitley family, and welcome to the neighborhood!

To see about making your home in a Shea Carolinas neighborhood, start your search online at www.sheahomes.com/charlotte or www.sheahomes.com/greensboro.

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Customer Service – How does it affect your home buying journey?

by Shea Homes Arizona on January 31, 2013

Walter and Mel spent countless hours searching for the ideal builder, the ideal home and the ideal customer service experience.  During their search, at least one of these requirements was never fulfilled, until they came to Shea Homes.  In their testimonial, they discuss how the Shea Homes team made their experience effective, efficient and easy-going.

At Shea Homes, we believe that customer service is the most important part of our customers’ home buying experience. We pride ourselves on being a family-owned company with core values of honesty,  integrity, and respect for our customers.

To help our customer’s become informed about our homes and the products within the homes; we provide teams specializing in the construction, backyard pools, design, sales and mortgage aspects of the home buying process.  They are here to help every step of the way.

The Home Buyer’s Journey:

Dreaming – This stage starts with the thought of owning your own home, or owning a new home, as well as the wish list of amenities you think up to include in this home.

Exploring – This part of the journey consists of research and surfing the Internet. Take notes on certain resources such as the builder, the neighborhood/community, amenities, quality of schools, your financing options, and of course, the home itself. This stage is also your decision to choose Shea Homes.

Focusing – Focusing is about bringing your vision to life and deciding the community, floor plan and school district with the most value within your financial budget. Here, our Shea Homes community reps help you to understand the value of each individual home and what would best suit your needs.

Purchasing – After choosing to purchase your dream home, here is where the design team, construction superintendents and many other Shea teams get involved in fulfilling the “dream” part of your home. We can help you to decide on which architectural style, home options, designer selections, features and upgrades are right for your family.

Monitoring – The monitoring stage is where you receive progress reports on the building and construction stages of your home. We will schedule a walk through with your construction superintendent where our team will identify the key components of your home.

Moving In – Today is the day where all of your planning has paid-off! Through your transition, our team will provide you with all of the tools to make it as smooth as possible. This includes an introduction to your warranty plan where we pre-schedule appointments one-month, five-months and 11-months after your closing date.  During these appointments, we thoroughly look through your home to see if there are any warrantable items or concerns that need to be addressed.

Settling In – While you’re starting a new chapter in your new space, our Shea Homes teams continue to educate you on basic maintenance for your home and to always ensure that it is performing up to our standards.

We are here for you during every step of the journey because  exceptional service is not just our goal, it’s our passion.

Do you think that the quality of customer service can make or break your home buying experience, regardless of the quality of the home? Feel free to comment on the blog or on Facebook!

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Shea Homes Mini Hero: Jack Welch

by Shea Homes Arizona on September 27, 2012

This month, our Shea Homes Mini Hero nomination goes to Jack Welch. Two years ago the Welch family moved into their lovely Shea Home; they were ecstatic to start a new chapter in their lives.

One year later, their lives took a drastic change when the family noticed something was “off” with Jack. His attitude had completely changed; he was fussy and much more irritable than normal.  He routinely lost his appetite, turned pale, and became lethargic. His parents took him to the doctor hoping maybe he had an ear infection, strep, or even mono.

To their saddened surprise, Jack was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia at the young age of four. Jack was sent right to Phoenix Children’s Hospital where he stayed for a week, starting chemotherapy right away. The Welch family’s journey with cancer had just begun.

From day one, Jack’s parents sought out any opportunity they had to fight back against their son’s cancer. They heard about the Light the Night fundraiser, which was supported by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and shortly after, the Jack Strikes Back team had begun. The Welch family has always been hard working and willing to help others, so it has been a big transition to be on the receiving end. They raised $9,000 in the first six weeks just from friends and family and have now raised about $15,000 so far.

If you would like help the Welch family and other families facing similar struggles, you can join team Jack Strikes Back by visiting www.lightthenight.org. Monetary donations to the team are welcome as well. The next Light the Night event is November 10th at Tempe Town Lake. It is a wonderful event perfect for families of all ages. Prepare to be inspired!

We are very proud of Jack and his family as they keep fighting back at Leukemia. We wish them the best and are excited to see Jacks many accomplishments he will conquer in the future. For continued updates on Jack’s fight against Leukemia, “Like” Jack Strikes Back on Facebook.

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Former renter values benefits of owning her new Shea home

by Meridith Doucette on June 6, 2012

 

New Shea homeowner Susan Bustillos had been a renter since 2008. But as she watched market conditions trending in her favor, she knew her time had come. “With interest rates and housing so low, we decided the time was right,” said Bustillos. “We knew we needed to find our own house.”

Bustillos found her dream home at Tapestry at Lomas Verdes, where tri-level detached homes range from 1,822 to 2,253 square feet, priced from the low $300,000s.

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Homeowner Testimonial: The Souza’s Find What They Want and More at Spaces in Summer Lake

April 2, 2012

This week we are featuring a homeowner testimonial. Ed and Debbie Souza shared with us why they couldn’t be happier with their new Shea Spaces home. “In Shea’s Spaces at Summer Lake in Oakley, we found all we were looking for in a new home, and more. We had been searching for a newly built [...]

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Guest Blog: Becoming a Homeowner is Easy with Shea

January 23, 2012

We’re doing a couple guests blogs on what it’s like to transition from renter to homeowner. This week, we’d like to thank Sean for sharing how he made the leap to homeowner and is now enjoying its many advantages. “It may seem like buying a home during these uncertain times is a risk, but now [...]

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Mini Heroes: Ricardo, Lupe, and Ricky

December 21, 2011

It was just three months ago when a family of three moved into their new Shea Home. Ricardo, Lupe and Ricky Zacarias couldn’t have been more excited for the big day. They received their keys with bursts of joyful laughter and some of the largest grins we’ve ever seen. Filled with joy, adversities overcome, and [...]

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Who will you build your history with?

October 19, 2011

Everyone has a story, a history of who they are, where they’ve been, and who and what they have invested their time, love and passion in.  At Shea Homes, we’ve chosen to invest in you. In young professionals. In grandparents. In kids. In teachers. In stay-at-home moms. In journalists. In construction workers. In blue collar. [...]

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The Larsons Show Why Downsizing Has Its Ups

October 11, 2011

Montage residents Geoff and Joyce Larson share with us this week why their new Montage home is a perfect “fit” for their lifestyle. They found their “just-right-sized” home in the three-bedroom, three-bath Arcadia at Ivy. Here’s their story… We had been watching the Shea Montage Community grow for a number of years and had been [...]

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Guest Blog: Lifetime Renter Turns Homeowner– It’s Easier Than You’d Think!

September 9, 2011

  Over the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing some guest blogs from our homeowners on what it’s like to transition from renter to homeowner. This week, we’d like to thank Erin for sharing how she made the leap to homeowner and is now enjoying  many advantages. For almost a year now, I’ve lived in the Mondrian [...]

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