Talented duo are helping families find their dream homes, with mum Lynn even turning her hand to showhome interior design!
Development Sales Manager for Allanwater Homes, Lynn McNair, enjoys her job so much, she has persuaded 21-year-old daughter, Lauren, to join her in a property career.
Now the mother and daughter duo are working together to sell Allanwater Homes’ properties to families across Scotland.
Lynn, who is originally from Falkirk, joined Allanwater Homes four and a half years ago, shortly after she had moved to one of its new homes in Alloa.
“At the time, I was working in sales for another builder, but after experiencing Allanwater, I decided I would rather work for them. They offered a better product and provided great customer service. Shortly afterwards, I got the job as Sales Advisor at a development they had in Alva in the Hillfoots, and since then, I have not looked back – they are a fantastic company to work for.”
Daughter Lauren initially started with Allanwater Homes to cover holidays, but now, together with studying for a law degree, she is the Development Sales Manager at Allanwater Chryston, a family friendly development of four- and five-bedroom family homes.
Describing how her daughter got her foot in the Allanwater Homes’ door, Lynn explained:
“Things got very busy with sales, and I asked Lauren if she would be interested in covering some holidays for a short time. She knew how much I enjoyed my job.”
“She came on board, loved it, flourished in the role, and now manages the Chryston development – I am very proud of her,” said Lynn.
Lynn has also been busy studying and recently obtained an HNC in Construction management after two years of night classes.
After years of working in showhomes, the talented mum decided to turn her hand to interior design, too.
“I’ve now interior designed two showhomes for Allanwater Homes, the Lewis four-bedroom villa at Allanwater Chryston, where Lauren is based, together with the newly opened Sidlaw three bedroom detached villa here at Oaktree Gardens.”
“I’m really enjoying the interior design element, as well as sales – it’s another string to my bow,” she added.
Prior to moving into house sales, Lynn and her husband had been running their own kilt shop business, Burnside Kilt Company, in Falkirk.
“We had our kilt shop for nine years, and whilst I enjoyed it, especially the interaction with customers, the time had come for a career change, but one that was still very people-focused,” said Lynn.
Commenting on her role, Lauren McNair said: “I am learning so much every day. Needless to say, I get on very well with my mum or wouldn’t have considered working together in this environment.”
“I was delighted to be asked to take on Allanwater Chryston full-time. It’s a superb development in the best location for families, commuters and those resizing. There are so many amenities right on the doorstep.”
Lauren continued: “I enjoy the journey I go through with every client, from their initial enquiry to handing them the keys to their new dream home on settlement day, ensuring that they are happy and ready to start a new chapter as part of the lovely Chryston community.”
“I have been particularly enjoying giving all prospective buyers a walkthrough of the Lewis showhome, which, thanks to Mum, is looking sensational,” she added.
“She really has done an absolutely amazing job with both showhomes, bringing all her years of experience with fabrics, patterns, and design to bear to create a stylish and contemporary look which shows off the specification, finishing, and layout to perfection.”
At Allanwater Chryston, three-bedroom semi-detached villas are from £232,995, whilst at Oaktree Gardens, Alloa, starting prices are from £226,995 for the three-bedroom semi-detached Arrochar villa.
Lynn and Lauren McNair are contactable on the following numbers, Thursday to Monday 11am to 5.30pm. The Lewis showhome at Chryston, together with the Sidlaw showhome at Alloa, can be viewed during these times.
Lynn – 07710 304482
Lauren – 07860 804957
