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on September 12,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

In my previous column on lead tracking, I said it is critical to make sure you and the potential customer (PC) are compatible.

on September 12,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
To make shopping for interior finishes for buyers’ new homes easier, Concord Homes has put a new twist on an old idea.
on September 06,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

For Mike Shumate, CGR, of Carlsbad, Calif.-based Complete Design & Remodeling, good advertising isn’t about finding people who might be interested in his business -- it’s about finding...

on September 05,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Internet HOMExperts home maintenance service from INTEGREX offers homeowners the option of having a professional handyman perform a preventive maintenance inspection of their home.
on August 22,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Do you know from whence your customer comes? You should. Do you know how much it cost to get that customer? You should. Lead tracking enables you to do both well.

on August 15,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on July 31,2000 in Feature
Buyers rate builders' before sale support and after sale service, and the results suggest improvement is possible.
on July 31,2000 in Feature

Pulte's vice president of e-business leads revolutionary changes in the way American homes are sold and built.

on July 31,2000 in Feature

Car dealers do it. Travel agents do it. Even the kids’ school photographers do it. But home builders?

on July 31,2000 in Feature

In this era of e-commerce, quality builders are poised to make their mark.

on July 25,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Terry Streich used to estimate the jobs he sold. But as the company moved to a full-time estimator, Streich found himself able to dedicate his time more fully to sales.
on July 10,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
For many of the nearly 1.5 million Americans who will buy new homes this year, the entire process—from choosing a builder to moving in—will be an extremely stressful and sometimes mystifying...
on July 10,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Prospective home buyers tour model homes because they want new space.

on July 10,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Students at Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Ill., got a chance to extend their learning outside of the classroom for two days in May when they participated in a seminar hosted by Pulte Home...

on July 05,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on June 30,2000 in Feature

Remodeling and do-it-yourself television programs continue to grow in popularity with homeowners.

on June 30,2000 in Feature

Pat Franz, president of Chicago-based Clairmont Ltd., considers his laptop computer to be a 'must-have' tool. He takes it wherever he goes, whether to the office, a sales meeting or a jobsite....

on June 29,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Publishing software can be a dangerous thing.

on June 26,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

When you're building in a neighborhood with design codes that dictate your exteriors and the spectacular location and views are sure to lure potential buyers, you might decide to play it safe with...

on June 22,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

When clients know what’s coming, they handle the process of remodeling much easier