Confidence is a Must to Attract and Sell to Homebuyers Homebuyers won’t bite if they aren’t certain. Professional Builder columnist John Rymer explains how homeubilders have to build their sales team’s confidence if they want homes to sell homes.
FPSfs Can Become a Homebuilder’s Best Friend A good foundation system is integral to a comfortable end product, and frost-protected shallow foundations can get you there. When the slab is insulated from the outside, FPSFs make a home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
NAHB Book Addresses Builder, Remodeler Warranties In the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) recent release Warranties for Builders and Remodelers, Second Edition, builders and remodelers will find advice on how to use warranties properly and avoid costly mistakes.
Homebuilder HR Risks to Avoid Home building industry experts offer a look at some of the road hazards on the HR expressway and ideas on how to maneuver them.
Custom Builder Options for Coastal Design and Materials Too often homebuilder and architects focus on the view when building a coastal home. But great home designs allow the breezes, the sounds and the smells of the ocean and have design techniques and materials equally strong. Here’s the latest wisdom about waterfront design.
Five Tips to Reduce Homebuyer Cancellations Don't let the market get in the way of a new-home sale. AVID Ratings' Paul Cardis explains how you can reduce your cancellations and make a profit.
Your New Home Sales Staff Need an Attitude Adjustment? The importance of a good attitude goes beyond management; a homebuilders sales staff needs to have one, too. Columnist John Rymer details the right approach to the right attitude.
Florida Homebuilder’s Closings Soar Professional Builder columnist Paul Cardis explains why Technical Olympic USA’s Engle Homes division in Orlando defies market conditions to come out ahead with 206 closings in 28 days.
Home Builder Company Culture Defined Culture is as culture does. Rodney Hall looks at how your company’s actions and behaviors today become the culture you’re known for tomorrow.
How Home Builders Can Gear Up for Growth Some builders anticipate growth and prepare; others hope for it and when it comes are crushed under the weight of increased volume. With proper planning, a builder can implement scaleable operations and grow in a disciplined and controlled manner to make the most of opportunities for incremental and even geographic growth.
How Custom Builders Can Build Internet Sales Homebuyers are turning to the Internet more than ever to research their new home. Here’s how custom home builders can best position their firm's Web site when prospective customers go online.