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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Stimulus Needed as Downside Risks Pile Up
Economists Upbeat About U.S. Financial Rescue Efforts
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Coast to Coast
Trying for a Bigger Tax Credit
Housing Forum
Letters to the Editor: Nurses Play Vital Role in Aging-in-Place
Legal
Indiana Judge Rules Local Park Impact Fees Invalid
Affirmative Minority Marketing Required for FHA Financing
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Edge Up in September, But Demand Weak
Economic Picture Darkening for Most Parts of the Country
Fannie, Freddie Economists Say Housing Slump Bottom Is Near
Housing Downturn Could Be Entering Roughest Stretch Yet
Oversupply Slows Multifamily Rental and Condo Markets
David Crowe Replacing David Seiders as NAHB Chief Economist
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Downturn
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Experts to Discuss Finding, Using Alternate Funding Sources
Learn How to Work Through the Credit Crunch With Your Lender
Tips
Builders’ Tip: My Personal On-the-Job Hardware Store
Technology
More Consumers Want Their Kitchens Connected
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference
Remodelers
Education Needed to Sell Green Remodeling Jobs
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Education
Apply for University of Housing Designee of the Year by Nov. 3
Education Calendar
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 31, Application Fee Waived
Green Building
Study Shows How to Combine SIPs Roofs and Concrete Walls
Environment
Conference Promotes Trees in Public Spaces
Sales
'Option Selling' Can Help Boost Sales, Revenue, Profits
HBI
Hispanic Construction Workers Putting Safety First
Building Products
Mohawk Makes Carpet From Plastic Bottles and Corn Sugar
Endowment
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
HomeAid Reaches Milestone of Serving 100,000 Homeless
EOs, Strengthen Leadership Skills at Nov. 6 Training Conference
Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

'Option Selling' Can Help Boost Sales, Revenue, Profits

Option Selling for Profit: The Builder’s Guide to Generating Design Center Revenue and Profit,” by Gina Gullo and Angela Rinaldi, provides a hands-on understanding of high-powered selling in the ever-expanding market of options for new homes and serves as the definitive guide to generating design center revenue and profit.

Options, the authors explain, give customers the opportunity to design a home that suits their individual tastes and lifestyles. By offering a range of options and upgrades, the design phase provides builders with the best opportunity to make a lasting impression and ensure that buyers will favorably remember the entire buying experience.

Available at BuilderBooks.com, “Option Selling” explains how builders can:

  • Create an option sales program that motivates customers to buy
  • Capitalize on options and upgrades programs to increase the bottom line
  • Empower the sales team with the tools they need to succeed
  • Cultivate loyal customers
  • Deliver outstanding customer service
  • Implement a profitable design program no matter the size of the company


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