Priority List touted as ‘best option’ for future

By Mark Abromaitis
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

Ann’s Choice is already among the most popular of Erickson’s 18 retirement communities across the nation. Community officials announced in January that the demand for homes has been overwhelming.

Retirement Counselor Marie Dmoch says that over 95% of the completed homes are sold out. Additionally, over 50% of the new homes currently being built are already reserved. Those homes will open for residents in the spring of 2007.

“We’ve seen an unbelievable response. It’s taken a real effort to keep up with the requests for Information Kits and tours,” Dmoch says. “Reservations are being made at a record pace.”

The community is averaging approximately 1,100 requests for information each month and gives almost 200 tours of the community a month to those who are interested in moving to Ann’s Choice.

Seeing is believing
Retirement Counselor Donna Donohue explains it this way, “When we announced we were opening a third clubhouse this past November, it really got everyone’s attention. People love what they see when they tour the campus, from the conveniences to the friendly people. Plus I’m sure they are running into the wonderful people that live and work here out in the community, too.” She continued, “The word is definitely out on what a special place Ann’s Choice is.”

Ann’s Choice, in Warminster, Pa, advertises a well-manicured, maintenance- free lifestyle for working class retirees. All Erickson communities feature glass-enclosed, climate- controlled walkways connecting buildings to spacious clubhouses filled with restaurants, social clubs, and a variety of conveniences.

‘Stacking the deck’
Dmoch says that if someone is considering Ann’s Choice, their best opportunity to get the home of their choice is by joining the community’s Priority List. The list reserves a person’s place in line and gives them the first right of refusal when the style of their choice becomes available.