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Builder Story

ABOUT US WHERE WE HAVE BEEN &
As a regional builder, we WHERE WE ARE HEADED
know the landscape and
climate of the Southeast This past year, Great Southern Homes finished #1 in the
better than anyone. With Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and
lush, green mountains and Kershaw counties) in permits and new home closings.
sprawling sandy beaches a
short drive away, there is In 2015, the privately-held company achieved 455 permits
no better place to settle and 460 new single-family homes closed according to the reli-
down into your new home. able MORE Report, a housing industry research group locat-
ed in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Great Southern Homes
Let the Southeast’s fast- share of homes closed has risen to a commanding 20% of
est growing builder pave the total Midlands new home market. As a company, Great
the road to buying your Southern Homes has increased sales volume an average 40%
new home. Great Southern Homes has been building quality year-over-year growth rate for the past two years. The com-
homes since 1999, built on a solid foundation of true vision- pany builds in over 60 active subdivisions in metro markets
aries and homes that are built to last. Great Southern Homes throughout South Carolina and Georgia and has ambitious
builds new homes in Columbia, Chapin, Blythewood, Lex- plans to expand into new markets while growing its footprint
ington, Lugoff – Elgin, Camden, Aiken, Florence and Sum- in existing markets.
ter, SC. Future opportunities for mid to late 2015 include
Charleston, Greenville, and Horry County. Great Southern Homes builds homes that are energy effi-
cient with technologically-advanced plans designed for the
FOUNDER way you want to live today. The company’s Green Smart
Michael P. Nieri graduated from Clemson University in Homes help new homebuyers enjoy the lower energy costs
1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Science and environmental benefits of “Live Green. Live Smart.” With
and Management. Soon thereafter he began building custom price points starting at $150,000 and up, there is something to
homes. In 1999, Nieri visualized a need in the Columbia mar- fit every budget. Visit one of our model homes today, or www.
ket for well built, affordably priced homes and commenced greatsouthernhomes.com to find your new home today!
building homes for first time homebuyers with his signature
style and quality. As one of the Southeast’s fastest growing builders and a
Builder Magazine Top 100 Builder, Great Southern Homes
For over 20 years, Nieri’s quality craftsmanship has been knows the housing market of the Southeast better than any-
showcased in some of the finest homes in Columbia, S.C. He one. Since our beginning, Great Southern Homes has built
continues to operate Great Southern Homes with the same homes on the solid foundation of exceptional quality, indus-
fundamental philosophy he established years ago as a custom try-leading construction standards and brilliant energy-smart
builder, “Family Building for Families.” The Great Southern and cost-efficient features. Great Southern Homes currently
Homes team, which includes several members of Michael’s builds new homes throughout South Carolina with operations
immediate family, provides the highest quality and value in in the Midlands, Greenville/Spartanburg, Charleston,Myrtle
every new home while maintaining the shortest construction Beach/Georgetown, Florence, Sumter and Aiken/Augusta.
cycle possible.

Communities

Aiken SAGELAND PLACE VICTORIA PARK
SAGE POINT WEATHERSTONE
FRISCO STATION AT STONINGTON
TROLLEY RUN STATION SUMMER KNOLL Sumter
SAGE CREEK SUMMIT HILLS
SCARBOROUGH STATION AT THE COVE ARBORS
TROLLEY RUN STATION PARK WEST STONECROFT
POWDER HOUSE HEATHER HILL FOXCROFT
SCARBOROUGH PARISH CAROLINA PALMS
Augusta DAWSON’S PARK POCALLA SPRINGS
CEDAR MILL SARESDEN AT SECOND
HIDDEN CREEK HIDDEN COVE MILL POND
LIMESTONE WINDEMERE
Camden ESTATES OF HILTON HERITAGE BAY
REGENCY PLACE
BRIDLEWOOD FARMS ROSE OAKS Spartanburg
LONGVIEW NORTH REGATTA FOREST
WOODLAND PALMS REGATTA SHORES ROLAND’S CROSSING
WOODTRACE CASSIQUE
RUTLEDGE PLACE VILLAGES OF AUTUMN Myrtle Beach
WOODS WEST
Charleston SYCAMORE RIDGE STERLING POINTE
LITCHFIELD BREEZES
LAKEVIEW COMMONS Florence WATERWAY PALMS

Columbia CLARKEDALE Clemson
WEDGEWOOD
ALLAN’S MILL WILD BIRD RUN FRIENDSHIP LOOP
AUTUMN WOODS WEST SUMMERGATE HIDDEN VALLEY
BLYTHEWOOD CROSSING SPRINGFIELD
CONGAREE DOWNS Greenville
COPPER BLUFF
CORNERSTONE TUCKER BRANCH
FOREST CREEK FOUNTAIN BROOK
GRACELAND WHISPERING OAKS
JACOB’S CREEK
PERSIMMON HILL
RABONS FARM

Green. Smart. And Award-Winning!

“Live Green, Live Smart” Great Southern Homes
what that means for you … builds

If the energy use in your home GREEN+SMART
exceeds the annual estimate,
you’ll be refunded the difference,
GUARANTEED!

Monitor your entire
household from your

mobile device.

Great Southern Homes is raising the
bar by setting a new standard in home
automation technology. We know that you
want to stay conntected to family, friends
and your home. All new Great Southern
Homes are equipped with Honeywell’s
“Tuxedo Touch” Home Automation Smart
System*, with no monthly monitoring fee!**

*Homes built after March 1, 2014.
**Security monitoring is optional and would be subject to service fees.

AUTOMATE – SCHEDULE – CONTROL

Thermostats • Lighting • Shades • Locks • Security

THE MONTGOMERY is the latest in Green-Smart design in the 50 Communities
Executive Series by Great Southern Homes. The REGAL AWARD
WINNER for BEST PRODUCT DESIGN (3001-3500 sq. ft.), and Counting:
THE MONTGOMERY will be the standard-bearer for the Executive Everywhere You
Series homes now available from Great Southern Homes. Want to Live!

Contact your local real estate agent
or visit the Great Southern Homes
community nearest you to see how
smart our homes are for yourself.

Aiken Lugoff-Elgin
Augusta
Blythewood Myrtle Beach
Columbia
Camden Northeast
Chapin Columbia
Charleston Spartanburg
Florence Sumter
Greenville
The Montgomery Irmo

3,053 sq. ft. Lexington

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

GreatSouthernHomes.com

1 R-50 Attic Insulation 10 High Performance & Low-E Windows
Most crucial aspect of home insulation Insulates heat during colder months
Reduces cooler air escaping through the ceiling Reduces/reflects warmth in warmer months

2 Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing 11 CFL Bulbs in 50% of Fixtures
Reflects shingle heat during warmer months Efficient/high quality lighting
reduces air and water pollution
3 Advanced Framing Techniques
Reduces environmental impact 12 Water-Conserving Shower Heads
Reduces construction waste & Faucets

4 Thermal Envelope Air Sealing use up to 30% less water
Ensures less air infiltration
13 Energy Star Appliances
5 Tankless Water Heater Lowers utility costs
Lasts longer, less waste, more hot water improves quality/durability
Cost effective, fresher/cleaner water
14 Honeywell Tuxedo Touch Home
6 Energy Efficient HVAC System Automation System
Improves energy efficiency
Improves air quality Helps control energy costs and home
security remotely
7 Programmable Thermostat
Supply personal comfort through 15 Smartphone Docking System
preset temperature levels with Speakers

8 HERS Rating by Third Party Enjoy your personal playlists with no additional
Ensures minimal air leakage inside the equipment
thermal envelope
Accurately measures energy efficiency 16 Residential Money Back Guarantee
First Builder in Columbia to offer a 2 year
9 Low-VOC Paint and Carpet Money Back Guarantee on your Energy savings
Less impact on the air quality
Reduces allergy causing pathogens 17 Sentricon Termite Control
Chemical free pesticide

Helping make
a difference!

Great Southern Homes believes in giving back to the communities we help to build. Ned Purcell of Great Southern Homes
designed a 5068 square foot cottage at no cost to Boys Farm in Newberry, South Carolina. Boys Farm is a nonprofit organiza-
tion that provides unique foster care services for boys experiencing difficult family situations located at 6655 SC Highway
34/121 in Newberry, SC.

President and founder of Great Southern Homes, Michael Nieri volunteered to build the home on behalf of the Building
Industry Association with help from the BIA's Charitable Foundation. "We were honored to help accommodate the growing
need for children to have a safe home and give them hope for generations to come," said Nieri.

The cottage is expected to serve as a prototype for future
cottages in the 50 year expansion plan for Boys Farm. The
new cottage will allow Boys Farm to increase the number of
children served by 25%. The cottage is named in memory of
William Tobin "Toby" Cassels. Toby, known for his energetic
leadership, as a motivator, and for his persistence, was
studying business at USC when he passed away last year at
the age of 21.

If you would like to join Great Southern Homes and the
BIA in supporting "Toby's Cottage", donations are being
accepted by the HBA Charitable Foundation, a South
Carolina nonprofit 501(c)3 organization associated with the
Building Industry Association, 625 Taylor Street, Columbia
SC, or to Boys Farm Inc., a South Carolina nonprofit
501(c)3 organization, PO Box 713, Newberry, SC.

Boys Farm is committed to not take loans

Boys Farm is 100% privately funded, does not take loans for construction or to buy
land, and is a debt free organization. The Building Industry Association of Central
South Carolina (BIA) along with Great Southern Homes has teamed up with Boys
Farm and others to lead this effort. We need your help with labor, materials, and
funding! We plan to build 2 new homes by summer 2015.

Boys Farm was founded in 1960 and is a United Way of the Midlands Partner, Member of SCANPO, NACCFA, and PAFCAF. Contributions are 501 (c) 3 Tax Deductible

www.boysfarm.org

90 North Royal Tower | Irmo, South Carolina 29063
Phone: 803.699.4734 | Fax: 803.699.4735 | www.greatsouthernhomes.com