NBN Online for the week of November 12, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Heading Off Home Foreclosure Damage on Fed’s Radar Screen
Fed Governor Lists Steps to Remedy Subprime Distress
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Desert Oasis Made in the Shade
Coast to Coast
Good Time to Buy, Housing Expert Says
Politics & Government
Tax Hike on ‘Carried Interest’ Would Disrupt Real Estate
Toughest U.S. Immigration Law Takes Effect in Oklahoma
Home on Break, Montana Legislators Visit Building Sites
Economics & Finance
Recent Home Price Dip Pale Compared to Five-Year Rise
Eye on the Ecomony: Housing Vacancies Still Riding High
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Create Clean Edges With Painter's Tape Plus
Business Management
Make Your Web Site Work Harder and Smarter for You
50Plus Housing
Gain 50+ Know-How With CAASH Designation
Multifamily
Pillars Awards Entry Applications Due Nov. 16
Remodelers
Remodelers Put on Thinking CAPS With Revised Courses
Sales
Differentiate or Die: How to Stay Alive in Today's Market
Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference
Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Commercial
Banks, Churches Among Best in Commercial Building
Education
Industry Speakers Available Through NAHB Online Directory
Education Calendar
Research
Drought Prompts Tips to Cut Residential Water Use
Green Building
Poll Finds Strong Support for Voluntary Green Program
Hearings Move Green Standard Closer to Expected 2008 Approval
Regulation
Manual Helps Builders Fight Inclusionary Zoning Battles
Labor
Students Start Industry Jobs With Grants From Lowe’s
Building Products
Hydronic Heat Brings Comfort, Efficiency to N.Y. Condos
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Webcast to Feature NAHB’s Howard, Seiders
Builder Achievement Award Deadline Extended to Dec. 3
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'
Drive Away With a $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Differentiate or Die: How to Stay Alive in Today's Market

Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS

Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference

Industry veterans who have been through market shifts in their careers will discuss what sales and marketing changes should be made in order to thrive in today’s market during an upcoming audio conference that is free to NAHB members.

The hour-long teleconference, “Ramp Up Your Sales & Marketing in a Changing Market,” will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12.

A panel of sales and marketing experts will discuss successful techniques that are working for them.

The teleconference will include a 40-minute presentation by the panel, followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session.

Members are encouraged to e-mail questions to the panel in advance to Michael Copp at NAHB.

Teleconference topics include the following:

  • Minimizing objections: Understanding buyer needs, wants, abilities and fears
  • Being innovative and offering incentives to buyers and employees
  • Assessing your sales team
  • Strategizing product mix — shopping the competition
  • Reducing inventory
  • Cutting costs
  • Exploring legal means of collections
  • Renegotiating credit
  • Mortgage credit options for buyers
  • Contingency contracts
  • Financing tips
  • Maximizing vendor, lender and supplier relationships


Speakers include Bonnie Alfriend Fellow, MIRM, Alfriend and Associates, Pebble Beach, Calif.; Daniel Levitan Fellow, MIRM, Levitan & Associates, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Ross Robbins, MIRM, Lee Evans Group/Shinn Consulting, Inc., Littleton, Colo.

To Register

Free online registration is available by clicking here. For more information, read the teleconference flyer by clicking here.

HBAs and local sales and marketing councils are encouraged to host the audio conference call at their HBA.

For more information, e-mail Michael Copp at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8340.

The conference is co-hosted by the National Sales and Marketing Council and Biztools™, NAHB's business management comprehensive resource on the NAHB Web site.



Survive Changing Markets

Bill Webb, MIRM, shows you how in “Sweet Success in New Home Sales,” available through BuilderBooks.com.

This book provides powerful techniques for selling more homes and making more money in leaner times. "Sweet Success in New Home Sales" lays out the proven approaches for crafting and delivering sales excellence.

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

 



Get the Marketing Edge With IRM

Meet the current market’s sales and marketing challenges with Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) classes.

Courses include “The Challenge of New Home Sales Management,” “Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers,” “Marketing Strategies, Plans and Budgets” and more. The courses are part of the credits needed to earn the MIRM designation, the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing. 

Find upcoming IRM classes by clicking here.


 

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