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New Home Star is a modern sales management firm with a vision to build the best new home sales company in the world, while providing excellent careers for our people. Serving home builders across North America, we recruit, develop, and manage elite sales teams with an exclusive focus on the new home industry.
With an innovative and strategic focus on performance, we have created a dynamic culture of extraordinary professionals who have established us as the top private seller of new homes in the nation. read more
New Home Star Company Culture
New Home Star Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
New Home Star's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Retention
A-Leadership
B+Manager
BTeam
BNew Home Star CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Rice
85 /100
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Diversity at New Home Star
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
11
New Home Star employees are 11% more likely to recommend New Home Star as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at New Home Star
Working at New Home Star is rated highly by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. New Home Star employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Retention, and Leadership categories, putting New Home Star’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at New Home Star was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at New Home Star
B+
Overall Company Culture at New Home Star is rated B+
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New Home Star ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 15 New Home Star employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping New Home Star improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 54% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 46% |
Positive Reviews From New Home Star Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The honest and transparent nature and the values they live by.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone seems committed to achieving things together.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My teammates are awesome! Some have become close friends.
Constructive Feedback From New Home Star Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We are underpaid for the amount of work and hours that we put in.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Expressing gratitude and treating their sales staff with respect.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Micromage each and every dsy. Watching everythng you do!
New Home Star Company Information
New Home Star Company Overview
New Home Star is a modern sales management firm with a vision to build the best new home sales company in the world, while providing excellent careers for our people. Serving home builders across North America, we recruit, develop, and manage elite sales teams with an exclusive focus on the new home industry. With an innovative and strategic focus on performance, we have created a dynamic culture of extraordinary professionals who have established us as the top private seller of new homes in the nation.
New Home Star was founded in 2008 and its current CEO is David Rice. Since its inception 18 years ago, New Home Star has grown to 450 employees.
New Home Star Mission, Vision & Values
New Home Star Mission Statement
To Build the Best New Home Sales Company in the World.
New Home Star Vision Statement
Sell More Homes More Profitably for Our Builder Partners While Providing Excellent Careers for Our People.
New Home Star Values
- Provide Excellent Careers for Our People
- Provide Solid Value for Our Partners
- Sustainable Premium Service Provider
- Give in Meaningful Ways
| Headquarter | 145 W 2nd St Elmhurst, IL 60126 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.newhomestar.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.newhomestar.com/careers |
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New Home Star Competitors
New Home Star competitors include KW. New Home Star ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how New Home Star compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
- Our teams had an unforgettable adventure in the majestic landscape of Colorado! Relive the experience with us and behold the ultimate expedition into "The New Frontier."
Our first-ever Sales Rally in 2017 was an experience that we’ll never forget! On the sunny beaches of Cancún, we began a tradition like no other in our company. For three days, members of our organization come together for an immersive training event consisting of training, team bonding, recognition, and more. We invite you to take an inside look at this event, and we look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come
When in Orlando, aquatic team-building activities are a must! Last week, our sales leaders raced to build the ultimate cardboard boat during our first Quarterly Director Training (QDT) of 2020. The exercise took our team across five phases of planning: annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily. This, in turn, created lessons that were used throughout the next two days of workshops!
New Home Star Employees
New Home Star has 450 employees. 8 employees at New Home Star have reviewed New Home Star across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 8 New Home Star employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at New Home Star are not very pleased with their total compensation at New Home Star, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at New Home Star are pleased with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at New Home Star are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at New Home Star believe the environment at New Home Star is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at New Home Star is comfortably fast. About 20% of the employees at New Home Star work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at New Home Star are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining New Home Star - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
New Home Star KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no New Home Star employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand New Home Star's KPIs and OKRs.
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New Home Star CEO & Leadership
New Home Star CEO - David Rice
85 /100
New Home Star’s CEO David Rice started in this role in 2008. David’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Compared to New Home Star’s competitors, David Rice ranks right below KW CEO Bo Menkiti. Under Rice’s leadership, New Home Star employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and the company’s Leadership. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where New Home Star could stand to see real improvement.
New Home Star Leadership
The New Home Star Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO David Rice, Vice President Nathan Amidon, and Regional Vice President of Sales Nicholas Czar
David Rice CEO / President
David Rice is a home building industry expert, sales and marketing authority, and the architect of New Home Star.... read more
Nathan Amidon Vice President
Serving as Regional Vice President, Nate Amidon oversees all sales and operations for our builder partners in the... read more
Nicholas Czar Regional Vice President of Sales
Nick Czar, Vice President, oversees New Home Star’s sales operations in our Arizona, Wisconsin, Texas, and Illinois... read more
Taylor Holop Senior Director of Corporate Operations
As the Senior Director of Corporate Operations, Taylor Holop oversees the entire Chicago-based Corporate office and... read more
Chris Laskowski Marketing Director
As the Director of Marketing for New Home Star, Chris Laskowski oversees a diverse range of projects and manages our... read more
Tom Chisholm President
Serving as President for New Home Star, Tom Chisholm is charged with overseeing builder operation consistency across all... read more
Mary Lindeman VP of Builder Operations
Mary Lindeman currently serves as the Vice President of Builder Operations for New Home Star. With over seven years of... read more
Keith McKinney VP of Org. Development
Keith McKinney is one of the most dynamic leaders in the new home sales industry. As the Vice President of... read more
New Home Star Salaries
How much does New Home Star pay?
How much do people at New Home Star get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at New Home Star is $101,884, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,665, or $65 per hour.
At New Home Star, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $307,650 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $40,566 annually. Average New Home Star salaries by department include: Product at $120,897, HR at $80,149, Admin at $54,119, and Engineering at $113,849. Half of New Home Star salaries are above $135,665.
7 employees at New Home Star rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 7 employees at New Home Star rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $195k | $195k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $253k | $253k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $306k | $306k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$101,884*
Average Compensation
$135,665*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
New Home Star Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at New Home Star
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New Home Star Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
New Home Star PTO
New Home Star's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding New Home Star
What is New Home Star address?
New Home Star location is at 145 W 2nd St
Who is the CEO of New Home Star?
New Home Star CEO is David Rice, their score by employees is 85
What is New Home Star eNPS?
The eNPS for New Home Star is 11
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in New Home Star?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 118k
What are the salaries in the IT in New Home Star?
The average salaries for IT in New Home Star is 104k
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