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Why This Family Chose Moda (After Getting 5 Other Quotes)

January 5, 20256 min read
Elan Benor

Elan Benor

Co-Founder, Moda Outdoor Living

Chris Menendez called me after speaking with five other contractors. He was frustrated, confused, and ready to just give up on the project entirely.

Every contractor had given him different advice, different pricing, and different timelines. He didn't know who to trust.

What Made Us Different

1. We Listened First

I didn't start by selling. I asked questions. What do you use the space for? What frustrates you? What's your realistic budget?

2. We Explained Everything

I walked Chris through why our pricing was what it was—line by line. No mystery. No 'trust me' hand-waving.

3. We Didn't Push

I gave him our proposal and told him to take his time. No pressure. No 'sign today' discounts that would disappear tomorrow.

Elan was very responsive and not pushy at all. He got the vision and ran with it. We ended up doing pavers, turf, built-in BBQ and pergola. — Chris Menendez

In the end, Chris chose us—not because we were cheapest (we weren't), but because he trusted us to get it right.

💡 Pro Tip

The best contractor for your project is the one who takes time to understand YOUR vision, not sell theirs.

What Our Clients Say

"Elan and the team over at Moda are spectacular! On my first call, Elan was very responsive and not pushy at all. He got the vision and ran with it. We ended up doing pavers, turf, built in BBQ and pergola."
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Chris Menendez

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Elan Benor

Elan Benor

Co-Founder, Moda Outdoor Living

Elan co-founded Moda Outdoor Living with Ilan Koifman after they met during Ironman training. Together, they've completed over 1,000 backyard transformations across Los Angeles, bringing transparent pricing and exceptional craftsmanship to every project.

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