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In This Issue:

Front Page
New and Remodeled Show Homes Go Urban at IBS
Supreme Court to Hear NAHB Case on Clean Water Permits
Special International Builders’ Show Issue
Avoid the Lines, Register Online for IBS by Jan. 25
NAHB Research Center Lab Tripling Its Size
IBS
The New American Home: Photos and Floor Plans
The Renewed American Home: Photos and Floor Plans
NAHB Board of Directors and Caucus Meeting Schedule
NAHB’s Council Headquarters Suites Are Your Path to Success
Special Breakfast, Networking Events at IBS Just for Associates
Executive Officers Council Events at the Builders’ Show
Former Nightline Anchor Ted Koppel to Give Keynote Address
BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
Building Products
NCHI Exhibitors Moving to Spur Market Resurgence
Pella Adds New Wood to Windows and Patio Doors
Silver Line Patio Door Brings the Outdoors Inside
New American Home Shows Icynene in Action
Schluter Offers Water-Proof System for Tile Showers
Therma-Tru Announces Largest Product Launch in Its History
Merillat Introducing New Door Styles
Progress Lighting Offers Nearly 5,000 Lighting Products
HGTV Looks for Builder for 2009 Dream Home Giveaway
Lennox Introduces Whole-Home Dehumidifier System
Armstrong Features Locking Hardwood and Soft Floors
Simpson Strong-Tie Debuts Screw That Won’t Splinter Wood
ClosetMaid Closets Combine Black Wire and Wood
Builders and Manufacturers to Meet at Pre-Show Reception
Pavillion for Concrete Building Products the Biggest Ever
GE Custom Hood Inserts Make Venting Beautiful
Danze Displays Entire Line of Decorative Plumbing Products
Weyerhaeuser Provides Structural Framing Solutions
Broan’s Integrated Fan System Improves Air Quality
InSinkErator Makes Strides in Disposers, Hot Water Faucets
Gaggenau Oven Gives Cooks a Lift
HomeSphere Maximizes Rebates, Cuts Costs of Materials
Hacker Cement Underlayments Ideal for Rehab Jobs
York Cites Hot Trend in HVAC Upgrades
ODL Entry Door Glass Incorporates Swarovski Crystals
Phantom Screens Keep Insects at Bay But Preserve Views
Dow’s Extruded Foam Insulation Combats Termites
Working Man’s Apparel Available at Riggs Workwear Booth
CertainTeed Showing Nine New Profiles for PVC Finish Trim
Amana-Brand Two-Stage Furnace Sells for a Single-Stage Price
Bose Features Seamless Theater and Music System
Lowe’s Offers Exclusive Line of Frigidaire Kitchen Appliances
BuildLinks Helps Builders Make Quick Work of Keeping Books
Homes.com Helping Builders Switch to Online Marketing
Georgia-Pacific Provides Rainy-Day Solution for Sub-Floors
GridPoint Energy Management Appeals to Consumers
Dryvit Marks 10th Anniversary of EIFS System in 2007
Dupont Demonstrates Tyvek Wrap Systems at IBS
New Trane Furnace Filters 99% of Airborne Allergens
Bosch Refrigeration Can Adapt to Needs of Any Household
Congoleum Tile Adds Space-Age Materials to Limestone
Eaton Showcases Remote Home Monitoring System
Propane-Fueled Water Heaters Cut Energy Costs in Half
Research
Accessible Building Products Directory Release Set for IBS
Builders Asked What They Want From Manufacturers in Soft Market
Design Guide on PEX Water Supply Systems Released
Builders Can Share Opinions at IBS Focus Groups
Awards to Honor Builders for Energy-Efficient Design
IBS Sessions Focus on Quality in Housing
Construction Safety
Host Sites Sought for Fall Protection Seminars
Tickets Available for Safety Awards Luncheon
Tips
Builder's Tip: Emergency Flat-Roof Repair
Business Management
Try Technology Before You Buy, at IBS Computer Labs
Ten Must-Have Technology Trends for Today's Homes
Take Advantage of Opportunities With NAHB Builder Peer Network
IBS Tech Seminars Look at Increasing Efficiency, Profitability
Estimating Seminar and Demonstrations at Builders’ Show
NAHB Committee Positioned to Help Small Volume Builders
Custom Builders Represents Growing Market Segment
50Plus Housing
Sign Up for Free Active Adult Plan and Ad Reviews at IBS
50+ Housing Council Events at the Builders’ Show
How Market Conditions Affect Active Adult Housing; At IBS
Learn About the Risks of Age-Targeting Communities at IBS
Enter the 2007 50+ Housing Design, Marketing Competition
Multifamily
Multifamily Council Events at the Builders’ Show
Remodelers
Remodelors Council Education at the Builders' Show
Remodelors Council Special Events at IBS
Remodelors Council Meetings at IBS
Building Systems
Building Systems Councils Meetings, Events at IBS
Learn More About Building Systems at Hospitality Suite, BSC Booth
Gulf Coast Modular Home Show in Mississippi Jan. 9-21
Sales
Find Out What Consumers Want in Home Electronics at IBS
NSMC/IRM Events at the International Builders' Show
Get the Sales and Marketing Knowledge You Need at IBS
High-Powered Super Sales Rallies for a Changing Market on Feb. 8
The 2007 IRM Commencement Breakfast
Local SMC Workshop: Network with Local Councils Feb. 7 at IBS
Women
Building on Venus vs. Mars; Tips for Women in the Industry
Education
Can Building Green Grow Your Business?
Fuel Up On Education at IBS, Win Free Gas for a Year
Education Calendar
Commercial
Learn How to Diversify Into Commercial Construction
Labor
Home Builders Institute Expands Activities at IBS
Endowment
Charitable Contributions to Be Honored at Builders’ Show
Association News
NAHB Board Meetings Scheduled for Builders’ Show
Wounded Soldier Given New, Accessible Home
Builders Rock! Limited Edition Pin Available at Builders’ Show
Discuss Successful Membership Programs at Learning Lab at IBS
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
GM $500 Off for NAHB Members Rolls Into 2007
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football. Don't Drop the Ball.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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The 2007 IRM Commencement Breakfast

Local SMC Workshop: Network with Local Councils Feb. 7 at IBS

High-Powered Super Sales Rallies for a Changing Market on Feb. 8

The National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) and the Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) are offering two high-powered sales rallies — one, providing high-energy sales training and motivation; the other, cutting-edge sales techniques.

Held back-to-back on Thursday, Feb. 8, both feature super-successful new-homes salespeople who will provide attendees with the power tools they need to be successful in today's changing market.

Thursday, Feb. 8

  • "Super Sales Rally: Back to the Future — Reemergence of the Sales Process"
    9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Orange County Convention Center, West 320

    Some of the most successful new-homes salespeople in the country will lead a high-energy sales training and motivational rally that reintroduces the sales process in today's changing market and teaches attendees how to be more successful when selling new homes — with less stress and more fun, even in softer markets.

    Presenters include:

    • Bob Schultz, MIRM, Bob Schultz & The New Home Specialists, Boca Raton, Fla.
    • Joe Riggs, K Hovnanian Companies, Edison, N.J.
    • Nicki Joy, MIRM, Nicki Joy & Associates, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md.
    • Steve Wolfson, Tarragon Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
    • Myers Barnes, Myers Barnes & Associates, Inc., Kitty Hawk, N.C.
    • John Palumbo, MIRM, John Palumbo and Theater of the Mind Productions,  Jacksonville, Fla.
    • Melinda Brody, MIRM, Melinda Brody & Co., Altamonte Springs, Fla.
    • Charles J. Clarke, MIRM, Charles Clarke Consulting, Inc., Gainesville, Fla.
    • Tom Richey, MIRM, Richey Resources, Inc., Houston
    • Roland Nairnsey, Bob Schultz & The New Home Specialists, Boca Raton, Fla.

  • "Sales Management Summit: Field of Dreams — Manage It and the Profits Will Come"
    1:30-5:00 p.m.
    Orange County Convention Center, West 320

    Learn from the greatest assemblage of sales management experts ever presented at the builders' show. Get specific, cutting-edge techniques from the best of the best to increase your sales volume and boost your profit margin.

    Presenters include:

    • Bill Webb, MIRM, William N. Webb & Company, Inc., Amelia Island, Fla.
    • David S. Harper, Builders’ First Choice, Columbia, Md.
    • Ross Robbins, MIRM, Lee Evans Group & Shinn Consulting, Littleton, Colo.
    • Andrew Brethour, PMA Brethour Realty Group, Markham, Ontario
    • Gary Ryness, The Ryness Company, Danville, Calif.
    • Paul Montelongo, CSP, CGR, San Antonio
    • Meredith Oliver, MIRM, Meredith Communications, Orlando, Fla.
    • Roger Fiehn, MIRM, Roger Fiehn & Associates, Inc., Houston
    • Jim Suth, The Ryness Company, Danville, Calif.


To Register

To register for the sales rallies, visit the sales and marketing track of the educational seminars on the International Builders' Show Web site, www.buildersshow.com. Use the "My Show Planner" tool to register for specific courses.



 

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.

Want to Know More? 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 also includes a new chapter on utilizing technology in your marketing and a more extensive chapter on multicultural sales.

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


 

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