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Epcon Communities, Inc.

This company has such a bad reputation they have to advertise sales positions under their training / recruiting company's name. Look at all the reviews before you make a decision to join. They do run some ads directly and when you compare their ads to the ones that the recruiting company runs, the projected incomes do not even match. Both are WAY overstated! Ask them what their sales consultant turnover rate is. Their idea of management is through intimidation. The upper management hides in Ohio and hardly ever comes in to see what a MESS they have. They take client's money, hold it for 1.5 - 2 years (or longer) before they even begin to build. They blame it on zoning and permits and refuse to take responsibility for their delays. The sales consultants have to take the heat of the upset buyers, extensive commission delays and have zero support from management. All of the local management has recently left! What do they know?? Couple all of this with not allowing sales to hang their license with the company. That way when they let you go, or you leave, they do not have to pay you the commission you have earned. They have found a loophole with NCREC. They have a lot of loopholes - all to their advantage! Find another job, somewhere else!

I was initially concerned with the lack of longevity of the sales team members when I interviewed but figured maybe things would be different. It’s unfortunate that Epcon does not care about the hand that feeds them. I’ve seen several good people come and go like a revolving door. 

The earning potential is excellent and the cross selling model offers more opportunity. That being said it also creates a cut throat selling culture and untrustworthy teammates. The community you work from is extremely important for your success.

The marketing materials and finished product are pretty good and there is very little I would change. You are required to market yourself and your community on your social media and plan events to draw traffic.

The training is extensive and is nonstop. It’s almost overbearing and redundant. It often conflicts with your day off so expect to work. The work life balance is marginal. Since you’re 100% commission, unless you are achieving goal, you are expected to put in extra time.

Since you’ll constantly worry about losing your job and stress about delays with the construction on the sales you do have (which delays your pay) I would not recommend this job. If you do, I hope you have another source of income due to the unpredictable market conditions. 

The hiring manager will promise the sun, moon and stars to entice you to accept the position - after being hired, it takes just a short while to see what a mess this company is.   If you've ever worked for an excellent and reputable builder, you will find the EPCON values and culture appalling.   The two top sales people there don't make anywhere near the salary EPCON advertises, and are treated as poorly as everyone else.  The company employees and the sales team are a revolving door, with only two sales individuals having stayed longer than a year (likely because they have too much of money on the table to walk away from without a current opportune moment).   Everyone appeared to be extremely stressed and miserable and the environment is toxic.  The fact that EPCON can't keep good people around for more than a few mere months is a testament to what applicants are getting themselves into.  There are so many wonderful builders out there...  EPCON is not one of them.  Do your research.

A once professional and highly respected company has gone downhill since the introduction of new leadership. Unrealistic expectations from the top and pre-selling communities WAY too early sets team members up for failure. Leadership holds everyone accountable except for themselves, which is an issue exacerbated by the fact that the majority of the problems every employee beneath them has to deal with stem from the leadership team’s poor decision making and refusal to 1) Acknowledge their mistakes, 2) Take responsibility for their mistakes, and 3) Learn from their mistakes. And if you do manage to be a top performer after dealing with the aforementioned, you will not be rewarded for your performance, or even have your contributions acknowledged, unless you’re willing to brown nose, rub shoulders and/or get drunk with leadership at company events. If you’re seeking a toxic work culture and environment that is a constant source of stress and anxiety, you’ve come to the right  place. 

Everyone in the corporate office is professional and pleasant.  It's not a catty environment; everyone is primarily just here to do their jobs.  Being in human resources, I interact with all the different departments and associates from all of our locations.  In my experience, everyone does what they can to assist and help each other out if necessary.  I feel that the owners and management strive to have everyone succeed, and our homes are a direct reflection of that.  I like that there's not a lot of micro-managing in Epcon.  People seem to have a great work ethic and are accountable.  Epcon Communities is a great place to work!

This company hire anyone WITHOUT a real estate license to sell real estate. They claim the sales associates are assistants to a real estate agent who is located in Ohio. However, none of the sales associates ever met him or know him !!!

The company is circumventing around the law to avoid being regulated by the local real estate commision. They underpay their sales consultants, delay construction, and fortify the commision after the sales consultant quit of starvation. They basically turn and burn employees except for couple that they keep as bait to attract others

Company is still stuck in the 80's to say the least. Upper leadership uses "Fear Based" Management. The Sales door is continuously revolving over the years, and there is no consistency.  VP of Sales in Ohio is controlling the Div. President and causing the inconsistency. Upper leadership needs to take responsibility for  lack of sales. Too many other circumstances relating to each community has reasons for lack of sales. There is no local marketing team, and all marketing is controlled from corporate office in Ohio. Competition is growing by leaps and bounds, and Epcon is not changing with the times.

A typical day at work was mild paced, someone generic, but with a dependable schedule. In my role I learned how fantastic, and also how not fantastic, the 55+ community can be (fairly equitable across most industries). Upper management was alright - focused on their roles, but did not socialize too much with those lower on the totem pole. 
The sales team however had some fairly cutthroat individuals that were not  pleasant to be around. Overall, decent job for someone who likes routine (notice I did not say career).

Due to the small size of the organization you will be able to meet and discuss with all levels of the organization. The owners are very involved with almost all aspects of the organization. The overall team is friendly and professional. This is a very traditional organization where you will dress formally to business causal. Due to the small size you may be required to work long hours to meet deadlines on high priority projects. Due to the small organization size there is not much room for advancement; however, the organization does provide job stability if you are a quality employee.

Epcon is a unique company. Great product although overpriced. Been in market place for along time but not very well known. Great group of people in the various markets but management tends to make the sales people feel like they are in a pressure cooker. Turnover is high in certain markets. Treat you like a number and are not genuine. It is the philosophy "what have you done for me lately? Oh not a lot, well then you can go." Not a lot of fun since the one sales manager left.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
New home sales consultant 7 salaries reported	$162,143 per year
Construction superintendent 4 salaries reported	$91,250 per year
Accountant 2 salaries reported	$31.88 per hour
Assistant superintendent 1 salary reported	$62,500 per year
Warranty manager 3 salaries reported	$30.83 per hour

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