1. You can give us your feedback

SPOILER ALERT: This is the most important reason you should like us. Why? Because we want to hear from you. Whether you comment on our wall or send us a private message, your opinion is important to us.

2. The pictures

We’ve got albums and albums of pictures for you to creep! Whenever we get updates from our construction sites, including houses in every stage of construction to completion, Facebook is where you can see and hear about it first.

3. Information about new releases and openings

One of the best reasons to like us is for the exclusive information you’ll get about our communities. Whenever we have new releases or openings, Facebook is always the first to know.

4. Access to online contests and promotions

From time to time, we have been known to have some pretty awesome contests and Facebook-exclusive promotions. And when you like us on Facebook, you know about what’s going on before anyone else.

5. And the final reason to like us on Facebook,
it’s where we post our blog before anywhere else!

Part 3: Customer experience

Q: Why is buying at Zancor different than buying from another builder?
A: We try to make the homebuying experience a pleasure from day one. How we go about this is by getting our homebuyers involved in the process as much as possible. As a young and growing company, we try to keep on top of what customers want and we always cover all our bases.

Q: What should customers look for in a new home?
A: The first thing is, of course, the area. Where do you want to live? Which location is right for you and your family? The second thing is what is important to your lifestyle, what do you absolutely need. Once you’ve answered these questions, it becomes a little bit easier to find the right home for you.

Q: How would you define Zancor’s relationship with its customers?
A: At Zancor we foster relationships with our purchasers. What gives all Zancor employees so much pride is that there is a lot of competition out there but time after time, families return to Zancor because they trust us. The bottom line is that people have faith in us and we have faith in them. Our best advertisement is word of mouth and I think that says a lot. We have a high track record of selling to families. Once one member of family purchases a Zancor home, we tend to see the rest of the family.

Part 2: Quality & Craftsmanship

Q: Zancor is known for their high quality craftsmanship. How do you maintain such high standards?
A: I’m lucky enough to work in a controlled environment where I’m able to evaluate my staff’s workload and adjust it so they have time to do the best job possible. This is key in producing high quality work. Another factor is that all staff members, from the ground up, have a say in the company and want to build the best homes possible.

Q: What should people know about buying a home at Zancor?
A: One of the advantages of buying at Zancor is the day-to-day involvement of the President, Fabrizio Cortellucci. Fab believes in fine craftsmanship and using the finest materials, and you can see this top down belief system throughout the company. He’s also one of the few owners that are engaged at all levels – he is a president that exists. Fab is hands on at all levels, from the construction site to the sales office, he wants homebuyers to be satisfied with the Zancor experience.

Q: How would you describe the staff at Zancor?
A: There’s a lot of passion in this company. I think what drives Zancor staff into doing the best job possible is that we can imagine the families that will one day come home from work and spend time in these Zancor built homes. It gives us tremendous pride in everything we do. All of these factors are at play in creating the best houses possible.

Stay tuned for the final part of this interview where Dom will go into detail about the customer experience at Zancor.

Part 1: An Introduction

Q: Hi Domenic, what is your role at Zancor Homes?
A: I’m the Manager of Construction and Site Operations. Essentially, I’m responsible for running the day-to-day operations at the construction end of the business.

Q: How do you keep Zancor customers happy?
A:The most exciting part of the homebuying process is, understandably, at the time of purchase. This presents a challenge for us to keep the excitement going until the new home is move-in ready. How we do this is, we turn other parts of the building process into important milestones. For instance, every homebuyer has a décor appointment, a structural appointment and a frame walk. All of these stages allow the homebuyer to get to know the Zancor employees better and be part of the homebuilding process.

Stay tuned for the next part of this interview where Dom goes further into the quality and craftsmanship that Zancor is known for.

This #MortgageFreeFantasy contest was inspired by our Zero Xpression Event, where purchasers will enjoy zero mortgage & zero condo fees** for a limited time. Also, Hillcrest Mall is conveniently located across the road from Xpression Condo, but the $1000 gift card can also be used at other Oxford properties like Yorkdale, Square One Shopping Centre and Upper Canada Mall.

So tell us your #MortgageFreeFantasy to win a $1000 shopping spree. Tweet your fantasy to @ZancorHomes with the hashtag #MortgageFreeFantasy this month to win.

*On March 1, Zancor will reward one tweeter, at random, to win a $1000 shopping spree will be awarded as an Oxford Properties Gift Card, valid at Oxford Properties Shopping Centres, including Hillcrest Mall, Yorkdale, Square One Shopping Centre and Upper Canada Mall. No substitutions allowed. No purchase necessary. Specifications subject to change at any time, E.&O.E. Each tweet counts as an entry and all tweets must @ZancorHomes and #MortgageFreeFantasy to be eligible.

**This promotion is subject to the Vendor’s approval of the Purchaser’s mortgage commitment. “Mortgage Free” is based on 12 monthly payments, provided that the mortgage amount is not greater than 75% of the purchase price, payments are amortized over 30 years, and the maximum interest rate is 3.45%. “No Common Expense Fees” is based on 12 monthly payments of residential unit common expense fees and does not include common expense fees for parking units and storage units. All amounts will be credited towards the purchase price of the residential unit on final closing. The terms of this promotion may be varied or terminated by the Vendor at any time. Rendering is artists’ concept. Limited time only. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice, E&OE. Exclusive Listing: Baker Real Estate Incorporated, Brokerage. Broker Protected.

So you want to own your own place. Getting started is always a challenge. And then once you have a mortgage it’s truly a milestone when you make your final mortgage payment. Now you can start off with that comfort. Fantasies of living mortgage free are about to become a reality for some lucky new homeowners. We’re offering purchasers at Xpression Condos in Richmond Hill just that for a limited time. Anyone who buys a condo exclusively in the North Tower at Xpression, while quantities last, will not have to pay their mortgage or maintenance fees for an entire year*.

“Buying a new home is one of the largest purchases anyone will make. We want to take some of the financial burden off of our purchasers to help them reach their goal of buying their dream home,” said Fabrizio Cortellucci, President of Zancor Homes.

It’s truly a huge event unlike any other. For a condo unlike any other. Live free for a year when you buy at the North Tower of Xpression Condos in Richmond Hill with no mortgage payments and no condo fee* payments for an entire year. This unprecedented offer won’t last long, so hurry into our sales office today.

**This promotion is subject to the Vendor’s approval of the Purchaser’s mortgage commitment. “Mortgage Free” is based on 12 monthly payments, provided that the mortgage amount is not greater than 75% of the purchase price, payments are amortized over 30 years, and the maximum interest rate is 3.45%. “No Common Expense Fees” is based on 12 monthly payments of residential unit common expense fees and does not include common expense fees for parking units and storage units. All amounts will be credited towards the purchase price of the residential unit on final closing. The terms of this promotion may be varied or terminated by the Vendor at any time. Rendering is artists’ concept. Limited time only. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice, E&OE. Exclusive Listing: Baker Real Estate Incorporated, Brokerage. Broker Protected.