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In This Issue:

Front Page
FEMA Guidelines Threaten New Orleans Rebuilding
Strides in Green Building Noted on Eve of Earth Day
Coast to Coast
Housing Prices Put Americans on the Move
Housing Forum
Let's Find a Solution to the Immigration Problem
Politics & Government
Homeland Security Targets Illegal Immigrant Employers
Help Take Industry Concerns to Lawmakers on May 10
Economics & Finance
Home Starts Slow to More Sustainable Pace in March
Hovnanian Expands Along South Carolina, Georgia Coasts
Eye on the Economy: Fed Is Near End of Its Rate-Hike Process
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
Keep an Open Mind When Sizing Up Land Options
Learn About Information Integration With NAHB's Biztools
Complete and Accurate Estimates Increase Profits
Free Conference on Contracting Opportunities at HUD
50Plus Housing
Recruit New Members in May, Win Prizes
Remodelers
The Magic — and Truth — Behind ‘Extreme Makeover’
Testing Continues on Lead-Safe Work Practices
Home Owners Dragging Their Feet on Remodeling Jobs
NAHB Has ‘Remodeling Month’ Materials for You
Building Systems
Six Manufacturing Facilities on Wisconsin Tour
Contest Showcases Beauty, Quality of Masonry
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Sales
The Race Is On … National Membership Day Is May 23
New Directory of Certified Home Sales Professionals Debuts
Green Building
Putting Sex Into Energy Efficiency Sells Green Homes
Research
Mid-Atlantic PowerHouse Showcases Energy Efficiency
Desert Homes Testing Zero-Energy Technologies
Building Quality
Pay Incentives Can Improve Quality Performance
Codes and Standards
Builders Participating in Window Safety Week
Witt Resigns as Head of International Code Council
Legal
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Impact Fees in Lincoln
Labor
CRAFT Students Make Bonnet House Hurricane Repairs
Building Products
Outdoor Living Areas Increase Interest in Propane Tanks
Builder's Engineer
Where Goes the Load?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
‘Giving Back’ Is Part of Florida Builder's Company Culture
Marvin Gilman Scholars Fulfill Donor’s Vision
Association News
30,000 Expected to Attend PCBC in June
Get Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products in April
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

The Race Is On … National Membership Day Is May 23

New Directory of Certified Home Sales Professionals Debuts

The new, online Certified New Home Sales Professional Directory has recently debuted on the NAHB Web site so others in the home building industry can easily and quickly find experts in new home sales who have the CSP designation in their area.

The directory was created by NAHB’s Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM), which offers four professional designations in sales and marketing.

The Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) designation is an industry-recognized designation program available through The NAHB University of Housing. CSP was designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry and sell more homes.

To learn more about becoming a CSP, click here, or contact a CSP online for first-hand knowledge at “Ask a CSP.”



Subscribe to Sales + Marketing Ideas Magazine for Cutting-Edge Information

For additional cutting-edge sales and marketing information, subscribe to NAHB’s Sales + Marketing Ideas Magazine (www.smimagazine.com). 

Click here to learn about membership benefits of the National Sales and Marketing Council and the Institute of Residential Marketing.



Earn Valuable Sales and Marketing Designations Through IRM Programs

The Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) offers four designation programs for sales and marketing professionals:

  • The MIRM and CMP designation programs for new home marketing professionals
  • The CSP and MCSP designation programs for new home sales professionals

For more information on these designation programs, click here.

Ask an Expert

You also can ask designation holders questions about obtaining a designation, specific courses, case studies and more. "Ask An Expert" is available on the NAHB Web site by clicking here.



'Sales and Marketing Checklists' Covers the Ins and Outs of New Home Sales

Sales and Marketing Checklists for Profit-Driven Home Builders,” available through BuilderBooks.com, covers the major steps involved in successful new home sales. Learn the ins and outs of the comprehensive contract, the move-in, warranty service, asking for referrals and a great close. This expanded second edition includes a new chapter on utilizing technology in your marketing and a more extensive chapter on mulitcultural sales.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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