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Homebuilders Succession Survey

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*1. When do you plan to transition ownership and leadership of your business? This could mean selling the business to an outside buyer, transitioning ownership to a family member, or transitioning to current employees.* 1-3 years 4-7 years 7-10 years 10+ years

*2. Do you have a succession plan in place? A succession plan can include details like tax-efficient corporate structures, estate planning, employee retention strategies, value enhancement plans, and more. * Yes Yes, but it needs additional support No

*3. In your plans, who will take over the organization? * Sell to an outside buyer Transition to a family member Transition to employees A combination of the above I don't know yet

*4. What is your biggest challenge as a business owner?

*5. How challenging are the following issues?

Hiring qualified staff*

Retaining staff*

Keeping pace with technology *

Managing costs *

Shortage of equipment or supplies*

*6. Are your employees aware of or asking about pathways to ownership?* Yes No

*7. What retention strategies do you have in place? Check all that apply.* Employee share ownership plan or profit sharing plans Salary increases Formalized bonus structure (related to strong performance) Retention bonus (an incentive to remain with the organization) Flexible work arrangements Professional development opportunities

*9. What programs do you have in place to develop your team members? Select all that apply.* Internally developed training programs or apprenticeships External training through accredited post secondary institutions External training through professional organizations Attendance at conferences Formalized mentorship programs Performance management cycles Executive leadership training

*10. How effective have the following strategies been at retaining your employees?

Employee share ownership plan or profit sharing plans*

Salary increases*

Formalized bonus structure (related to strong performance)*

Retention bonus (an incentive to remain with the organization) *

Flexible work arrangements*

Professional development opportunities*

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