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2019 HW Tech Trendsetter: Sean Faries

CEO, Land Gorilla

Sean Faries, Land Gorilla CEO

Sean Faries has led the vision and implementation of new software developments such as a digitized lien waiver and title update process, integrated legally-binding e-signatures, a templated document creation tool and automated project management.

His greatest strength is his ability to listen to the challenges and needs of diverse stakeholders in the construction lending process and identify new, innovative technology solutions that streamline formerly time-consuming and often frustrating processes. Land Gorilla’s technology allows more lenders to participate with construction lending as they reduce construction non-completion, monitor contractor performance, proactively manage potential portfolio risks and radically improve the borrower and builder experience. Stakeholders stay connected around milestones, draw requests, change orders and payments, with the appropriate level of visibility into the loan. 

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While many homebuilders, such as D.R. Horton and Tri Pointe Homes, significantly reduced the number of new home starts over the last quarter amid sluggish homebuyer demand, Smith Douglas Homes Corp. is taking a different approach, akin to that of Lennar. Pace over price.  The builder’s strategy reflects a commitment to affordability and serving the […]

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