"TLConcepts approached us about a Green Tour that would allow us full display rights within the homes-helping the builder explain the insulation (our hybrid concepts) with full blown DVD, touch and feel displays. We found this immensely educational to the consumer and incredibly beneficial for the builders. Our full-foam builder sold his $1M home during the parade-in spite of the market conditions. We discovered a few months later, that by parking our trailer on site between the tour homes (vacant lot) and the additional walk-in attic displays and garage displays, that production builders, seeking new ideas wandered in and found us. We met with three in this fashion. It wasn’t just the TV ad, the radio or the print, but the “touch and feel” aspect that got their attention. It was very professional."
– Valinda McAlister, Marketing Director, Key Insulation – San Antonio ‘09
“The Homes of Distinction at Stone Creek Ranch is by far the best marketing project our company has ever done.”
– Jason Mattern, Mattern & FitzGerald Homes – San Antonio ‘09
"Events such as the Homes of Distinction and the many parties held in our honor, help us to close the gap on this historic budget shortfall."
- Beth Reinhardt, Boysville, Inc.
“The extra exposure generated from the home tour is, and has been fortuitous. We are anticipating the next project.”
- John, Sales Representative, DME Access, Inc. - Chicago
“This was the first time I advertised my business on television, and the response was amazing. All of a sudden every one in Austin recognized my name and the name of my company.”
- Quint Cowan, Branch Manager, Interceramic Tile & Stone - Austin
“The tour has been a wonderful benefit for me. I have probably sold a million dollars worth of business through the tour. I also love the fact that every time my commercial runs my phone rings.”
- Mike Flanagan, Owner, Home Systems by Design - Kansas City
“I am so glad we did the Concept Home program. I have received so many leads. Please let me know when the next Concept Home program is beginning in Kansas City.”
- Heidi Hellum, General Manager, Steve Knox Gallery - Kansas City
“I was walking out of a restaurant the other day, and a stranger stopped me on the street. Then said to me, “aren’t you the builder I saw on TV.” As soon as I began the Concept Home program, it’s like my company had instant recognition.”
- Jay Robinette, President, Robinette Builders - Charlotte
“This was the first time I advertised my business on television, an the response was amazing. I got a moving bid request for 7500 sq foot home on the first day my vignette aired.”
- Doug Cubat, Owner, Longhorn Moving Company
“We are extremely grateful for the event and for being chosen as the beneficiary for the 2006 Banner Ford Concept Home in the Sanctuary. With fundraising events it is unheard of to have new donors to the event exceed 50%. With the Concept Home, over 90% of the guests were brand new donors to us at Bridge House. We will be receiving benefits for years to come with all the new relationships that were built.”
- Kevin Gardere, The Bridge House
“This commercial is working great for us! Thank you to you and everybody involved on doing such a great job!”
- Scott Glubke, General Manager, Builder Plus of North Texas
“Hey the traffic was wonderful this weekend. We are excited to see the results. We had a few people in this weekend that came straight over after they toured the houses. ”
- Lisa Todd, Showroom Manager, Luxury of Leather
“We want to thank WCNC and Jay Robinette Builders for the opportunity to participate in the 2005 Levine Children's Hospital Charity House. For a variety of reasons, we had dramatic and immediate sales results. The benefits - indeed, the privilege - of supporting this important community effort, personally and as a business, we will have long-lasting effects.”
- Jim Baynton, Carolina Kitchen & Bath Design Studio
“I'm very proud to have been part of such a worthy endeavor. Frank Snodgrass and Jay Robinette are true gentlemen and a pleasure to work with.”
- Melodie Durham, Carolina Interiors
“Hughes Supply has really benefited from our involvement in the WCNC Charity Home. We have started doing business with a builder who wasn't previously using us and have really developed a great relationship. We received tremendous exposure from the television ads and have many customers coming into our showrooms wanting to see the product we put in the home. We also get the satisfaction of contributing to a great cause for the Levine Children's Hospital. We definitely received a major return in our investment.”
- Matt Booth, Manager, Hughes Kitchen and Bath Collection
“Our current prestige in the luxury end of the cabinetry world has been elevated by our participation in the Concept House. Our name recognition has increased and we look forward to the future opportunity we will have for a second Concept House.”
- Karen Holcomb, Cabinet Designer, Desiging Kitchens & Baths
