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May 12 / 1:19am

What's the Deal with the Rock Stars?

I love it when people come in to our houses and say, “What’s the Deal with the Rock Stars?” Rock Stars Wanted, by definition, means that we recruit only the best people to work at Garman Homes.

Have you ever met a person that just blew you away with their great attitude and commitment to spectacular service? We tend to remember those people and those moments because unfortunately, they can be few and far between. Those moments were memorable because that person was memorable. That person is a Rock Star.

Here’s another cool thing about Rock Stars…they love treating other people like Rock Stars. We think our buyers and cooperating brokers deserve to be treated like Rock Stars. You deserve to work with someone who has a great attitude. You deserve to work with people who are known for doing the right thing. You deserve Rock Star treatment.

Rock Stars Wanted! \A$

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May 12 / 1:18am

Chinese Drywall - Not in Garman Homes!

Dear Friends,


If you stumbled upon recent reports in the media about the dangers of Chinese drywall, you are not alone! I just want to assure all Garman Homes customers that we never did and never will install drywall from China in our homes. We have used only United States drywall manufacturers since our first home.

We have worked with Georgia Pacific and more recently American Gypsum and National Gypsum...all of which have great track records for product safety and quality. If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly.

Thank you for believing in us, \JG
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May 11 / 10:47am

Why Phil Jawny @ Wells Fargo?

Great question! From your perspective it must look a little crazy… You might be thinking, “You not only want me to trust Garman Homes to build my dream home…you also want me to trust your preferred lender! That’s asking a lot!” I understand where you are coming from. And you are not the first to be suspicious of the Preferred Lender incentive. In the wrong hands, it could be a raw deal for the customer. But here’s our deal…

No Financial Benefit to Garman Homes – When you work with Phil @ Wells Fargo, we do not receive a dime. There is no “marketing agreement” in place that compensates us for advertising, there is no joint-venture that we own a stake in. In fact, if you were to choose another lender, we would save the $2,000 that we would pay as the incentive. It’s actually cheaper for us if you use an outside lender!

Then Why Phil Jawny & Wells Fargo?

1. Phil’s Team Knows New Home Mortgages – These guys specialize in exactly what you are doing. They know the ins/outs of new home financing, they understand the tricky timing issues involved in contracting on a home that has not been built yet, or under construction. And they understand they must get the loan package done on time so you can meet your commitments to the builder.

2. We do a bunch of work together – We do so much work together that we are Phil’s priority. When there is an issue, Phil’s team responds quickly and gets it resolved. And we always err on the side of benefitting YOU, our customer. If something doesn’t quite seem right on your loan, I can make a call to Phil and get it figured out. With an outside lender, I can’t help in that way.

3. Wells Fargo is STRONG – Wells Fargo is one of the strongest financial institutions out there. They have great programs and the depth to back them up.

The most important thing is that together, Phil & I can get things done to ensure you get a great mortgage and have a great experience. When I work with outside lenders, I don’t have a relationship to fall back on when the going gets tough. And to them, this single loan is just a blip. I’m just a guy jumping up and down and flailing my arms.

The incentive we offer to work with Wells Fargo is for both our benefits…I want the entire process, not just the construction, but also the financing, to go smoothly. And I want to be able to help if there is a hitch. It’s OK if you choose to go with an outside lender, but the money we set aside is only for Phil Jawny @ Wells Fargo because I know the value his team brings to our customers’ experience.

Thanks for reading this long post! I'm always available for questions. Rock Stars Wanted!

Jim Garman
jim@garman.net

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May 7 / 3:06pm

Join us in the Race for the Cure!


Friends & Family,

Join us for the Race for the Cure! We have put together a team...called...you guessed it... The G-Team. And we will all be gathering on the morning of June 13th to walk/run together. Most of us are doing the 5k non-competitive fun run/walk.

I'm sure every one of us has loved ones who have been touched by breast cancer, this is a powerful way to say, "We're with you!" Please join us on June 13th. To register as part of the G-Team...

http://race.komennctriangle.org/site/TR/Race/General?pg=team&fr_id=1070&team_id=20070

Thank you! Look forward to seeing you! \JG

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May 7 / 12:13pm

All Your Eggs in One Basket!


Rock Stars Wanted?......................Rock Stars found! Jim Garman and the Garman Team say they are looking for Rock Stars to build homes for, but as far as my husband Brian and I are concerned, THEY'RE the stars! Yes, we've had the "rock star" treatment since we began this process, and less than 3 weeks away from closing on our dream home, we could not be happier with the journey.

From the moment we met Alaina and Kathie, we knew this team was different. Although my husband and I had never been through the building process before, we felt totally at ease with them. We had heard many horror stories about building, but somehow we knew we were dealing with a different kind of company here. Then we met Jim Garman, and our feelings were solidified! Personally, he is wonderful. He and his group incorporate honesty, integrity, hard work, and genuine concern into their business dealings and it shows. We also loved the idea of giving back. Jim is involved with Habitat for Humanity, and gives a portion of his proceeds from each home to them. Thanks Jim!

We really wanted to build in Holly Glen, and were excited to be the first buyers to build a new floor plan. It has been a thrill to watch Jim's team "create" this beautiful home for us. I cannot really convey how ecstatic we are with the entire process. We have been informed each step of the way, and all the claims of exceptional quality and timeliness have come true. In just a few short months, not only are we nearing completion on a beautiful new home, but each person we have dealt with has been professional and treated us like royalty! Thanks to Mike, Kelly, Phil & Kathy, John &Chris, Alaina, Kathie, Jim and everyone else. You guys rock!

And if it wasn't enough that we had Jim's team busy building our new home, we also had them selling our old one through Garman Realty. Talk about putting all your eggs in one basket! No surprise here, but Garman Realty is as creative and different as Garman Homes. They marketed our home, set up a blog page, and the G-Team came in to update a couple of areas. Especially in this ecomony, it's the "extra effort" that matters. Last week, we sold our home; just in time for our April closing! Thanks Jenn, Jim, Jackie, and everyone for your hard work.

So in case you haven't already guessed, we are extremely happy with the experience we have had with Garman Homes & Realty. We would highly recommend the G-Team to anyone who wants an honest and different approach to home buying/selling. Like I said before, Rock Stars wanted? Rock Stars found!

Regards,
Brian and Mary McEnteer

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May 2 / 6:19pm

Garman Homes Rock Star Awards

The 2009 Garman Homes Rock Star Awards was a blast! Over 200 people, 15 limos, and energy that wouldn't quite. What a great evening!

Thank you to the Garman Homes customers and Trade Partners who have believed in us as we build this company. It is an honor working with you guys.

Rock Stars Wanted. Rock Stars Found. \JG

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May 1 / 11:36am

He's Such a Ham!

Here's one more of my true rock stars. He's such a ham. Love it! House in background cool!

- wendy

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Apr 23 / 10:56am

Garman Homes on NC 17!

Big thanks to NC 17 and Kendall Jones for running this upbeat story yesterday! We love seeing our Garman Homes customer Brian McEnteer featured here!

For Full Story & Video: Home Sales Grow in Third Quarter. NC 17.

Jim Garman

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Nov 16 / 1:08am

Rainbows in Oak Hall


Kathy Yllanes, the Garman Homes Ambassador to Oak Hall, snapped this picture in Oak Hall this afternoon. Beautiful. \JG

Jim Garman
jim@garman.net

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Nov 4 / 2:04am

Garman Homes Rocks the Vote!


Please vote tomorrow. At Garman Homes we are cancelling each other out. We're counting on you to break the tie. Vote! \JG

Jim Garman
jim@garman.net

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