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Demographic trends: Who’s going to buy your next home?
By David Barista on July 23,2012 in Feature

Leading demographers say a major shift is occurring in the U.S. population, and home builders should take note.

4 key buyer types — and what they want in new-home design
By David Barista on July 06,2012 in Feature

Psychographic market research expert Brooke Warrick identifies the values, beliefs, and tendencies of four prominent buyer groups.

Using strategic relationships to grow your business
on July 05,2012 in Feature

A key area of business that many builders fail to master is strategic relationships. Mark Richardson offers tips for leveraging those around you to improve your business.

Discover the forgotten search engine
By David Barista on June 03,2012 in Feature

YouTube holds great potential for any home builder who is looking to differentiate their company from the competition.

Techniques for mastering social media in new-home sales
on May 24,2012 in Feature

Four social marketing experts offer best practices for utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and other social media tools to market your company.

Mark Richardson: Coping with unpredictability
on May 18,2012 in Feature

When things are unpredictable, our very basic levels of confidence and conviction are diminished. Mark Richardson offers proven ways to deal with the uncertainties in today’s business environment...

Sales strategies: What the Housing Giants are doing
on May 13,2012 in Feature

Three Housing Giants share their sales successes, challenges, and
strategies for growing their businesses in the recovering housing market.

Geo marketing the next wave in social networking
on April 15,2012 in Feature

Home builders can benefit from location-based social networking tools like Google Places and Gowalla. Two real estate marketing experts offer tips for builders.

Bob Schultz: Put some pop in your POP
on April 13,2012 in Feature

Increase sales revenue immediately by focusing on your point of purchase experience with prospects and customers.  

Mark Richardson: The Power of Three
on March 23,2012 in Feature

By mastering the techniques of the power of three, builders and sales professionals can save time and boost their close rate.

Tips for using 3D digital models to sell homes
on March 05,2012 in Feature

Early adopters of 3D design share advice on selling with virtual model homes.

In today’s market, home buyers have come to expect incentives and discounts from
on February 24,2012 in Feature

In today’s market, home buyers have come to expect incentives and discounts from builders. New-home sales guru Bob Schultz offers advice on selling using incentives.

Custom builders share their tricks for sealing the deal with buyers and avoiding
on February 17,2012 in Feature

Custom builders share their tricks for sealing the deal with buyers and avoiding conflicts along the way.

Michael Maples, Principal, CEO, Trumark Homes, Danville, Calif.
on January 27,2012 in Feature

Launched in 2008 during the heart of the housing crash, Trumark Homes has achieved double-digit sales growth during each of the last three years largely by sticking to a single principle rule —...

Generating new-home sales revenue and reducing unnecessary costs are not all tha
on December 30,2011 in Feature

Generating new-home sales revenue and reducing unnecessary costs are not all that complicated — when you have a clear and concise action plan. Here are a dozen action steps for boosting your...

on December 27,2011 in Feature

Don’t let your super sellers with bad attitudes control your sales organization. Here are some simple guidelines for handling a prima donna.

media relations, reputation management, combating negative publicity, negative p
on November 21,2011 in Feature

The rise of user-review websites and social media have made media relations and reputation management even more critical for home builders. Here are proven tactics for combating negative publicity...

zero-energy homes, net zero homes, net zero energy homes, Steven J. Hilton merit
on September 22,2011 in Feature

Professional Builder sat down with Meritage Homes CEO Steven J. Hilton to discuss the builder's net-zero offering, selling green homes, hot markets, and more.

ipads for construction, tablets for construction, how builders are using ipads,
on September 22,2011 in Feature

WCI Communities, Sivage Homes, and William Lyon Homes are among the builders that are connecting with buyers in new ways through the use of tablet computers.

Builders across the country are turning to tablet technology at a growing rate —
on September 21,2011 in Feature

Builders across the country are turning to tablet technology at a growing rate — and for a host of business applications.