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The Rise of Pinterest
on August 03,2012 in Feature

Given its strong emphasis on visuals, Pinterest might seem like a perfect fit for marketing new homes, but builders should be mindful of their larger marketing strategy before jumping on the...

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.

5 design concepts to spark new-home sales
on July 02,2012 in Feature

Professional Builder’s House Review collaborative presents five design solutions that can help production home builders sell more homes in the recovering market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

managing through the downturn, homebuilder management, management techniques for
on November 21,2011 in Feature

No builder or sales organization has ever successfully navigated through difficult times by relying on hope. Here’s a look at the stages of grief that builders have encountered while riding the...

Green home builders, green homes, selling green homes, selling energy-efficient
on November 20,2011 in Feature

There is no single way to sell green successfully. Experts from the NAHB Research Center share best practices from some of the nation’s leading green-home builders.

New home sales, home selling techniques, bob schultz
on October 23,2011 in Feature

Even in the toughest of housing markets, builders that adopt and believe in the fundamentals of new-home sales will find success. Here’s proof.

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.

Mark Richardson: Selling the custom builder experience
on July 26,2011 in Feature

The business of being a builder is as diverse as the business of fine dining is to the business of fast food. The key is to distinguish custom-home building from the others, writes Mark Richardson...