McCar Homes Reviews

Pros

The compensation package I recieved was very competitive. The upper management in the greenville office is very talented and they see changes in the market very early, which keeps them out in front of the pack. They also build a quality home, compared to most national and regional builders. They offer custom quality at a track builder price.

Cons

Poor decisions at the corporate level created cash flow problems for the better performing markets. Unfortunately, this created limited resources for the strong markets and subsequent lay-offs were needed to stay competitive in a struggling market. Although the local staff valued some employees that had to be let go, the feeling of being "just a number" remained.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep a good cash position and focus on A+ properties with high lot and home yields in all markets. Limit development in a bad market and concentrate on exceptional lot values from 3rd party developers.

Pros

great benefits, good product and reputation

Cons

work/family life balance or lack there of, social aspect is a little like high school rather than professional including some managers

Advice to Senior Management

base pay plus commission, get out of your office once in a while and visit the field and product

Pros

excellent benefits and training. Annual Christmas bonus of $2000

Cons

no respect for family/work balance. Taking your time off is frowned apon

Advice to Senior Management

step-aside and let someone who knows what they are doing take over

Pros

Family owned and operated but trying to move towards a corporation feel. Used to be the bonus structure but that has been taken away. The family side of things was the companies best asset

Cons

By being family owned and operated, a lot of decisions were made without knowledge, alot of bickering back a forth, and a lot of bumping of chests took place on power trips

Advice to Senior Management

Actually visit the field, visit the offices in other states and look at the production rather that view it all by reports and on paper. There is more than meets the eye of a report.