A common topic of discussion in our office is the importance of providing an exceptional customer experience. Not only for our home builder customers but also for their homeowners!
Over the holiday weekend, I was doing some research and came across this excellent blog post by Milesbrand titled "Elevating the Home Builder Customer Experience." The blog emphasizes that home builders must provide an exceptional customer experience to differentiate, especially in a highly competitive market, and the top strategies to enhance the customer experience include:
- Effective communication
- Personalized service
- Streamlined processes
- Leveraging technology
The home building industry is experiencing a shift in customer expectations and is now held to a higher standard in customer experience. Customers are looking for more personalized and unique experiences when working with home builders, and to provide an elevated customer experience, builders need to understand and anticipate their customer's needs, communicate effectively, and use technology to streamline the after-COE process.
Understanding and anticipating customers' needs allows home builders to create a personalized experience for
each individual. This can be done by tailoring the service process to meet those needs during and after move-in. Effective communication is also crucial in providing an improved customer experience. Clear and consistent customer communication keeps them informed and reduces stress and anxiety.
Technology significantly streamlines processes, communicates with customers, and provides a more informed homeowner experience. Warranty management software enables home builders to manage service requests, scheduling, and tasks more efficiently, making homeownership smoother for customers. The goal is to make homeownership easy and stress-free, from online submission of service requests to single-point-of-contact support. By prioritizing these four areas, home builders can create a customer experience that sets them apart from the competition and builds lasting relationships.
These strategies can help home builders create a more customer-centric experience that sets them apart, establish strong relationships, fosters loyalty, and ultimately help them thrive in the industry.
SiteOne’s customer service tools make it as easy as possible for a homeowner to reach out when help is needed. They log in to their HomeHub and, with the click of a button, submit a service request through an easy-to-use form that can be accessed on any computer or mobile device.
HomeHub is a gift you can give to your new homeowners after closing. It is the home’s operating manual and ensures the owner has everything they need to service and maintain every feature and appliance for years.
Want to learn more? Schedule a time on our calendar to receive a no-strings-attached demo and see if our solution can help you create happier homeowners.
