Keep up with news in the new home sales industry along with career and hiring advice.

Why Effective Communication Between Builders and Their Clients Is Key to a Successful Build

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As a new home builder, you undoubtedly want to ensure your customer’s satisfaction with their purchase. After all, purchasing a home is a substantial investment. In fact, a home is the most expensive thing people will own in their entire lives. While the quality of the home is a significant factor in a client’s happiness… Read more »

3 Ways Builders Can Leverage Human Connections to Close Deals

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Closing deals with prospective home buyers requires finesse, business savvy, and a nuanced approach. However, far too many home builders get so fixated on making the sale and talking numbers that they completely overlook the importance of the human connection. This mistake can cause friction between homebuilders and prospective buyers. It may even cost a… Read more »

Make the Most of One-on-One Meetings

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If you are involved in new home sales, leasing, or homebuilding, then you know just how important one-on-one meetings with clients are. If you nail this prime opportunity to connect with a client, you will be well on your way to making a sale or winning a contract. While every one-on-one is unique, there are… Read more »

Telephone Interview Tips for Hiring Managers

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Most employers follow a particular process before hiring a new employee. They start by posting an available opening on a job board, wait for résumés to roll in, and review them. Once they have a few applicants with the skills they’re looking for, they schedule interviews. Some employers choose to start with a short telephone… Read more »

Top Red Flags to Look for on a Résumé

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As a hiring manager, you want to ensure that you’re selecting qualified talent who will add value to your organization. Reviewing résumés is the beginning of the process. While a résumé won’t tell you about the applicant’s personality or cultural fit, it does provide their work history and other details. Here are a few résumé… Read more »

5 Tips for Running an Effective Meeting

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Sometimes meetings can feel like a waste of time — and they can be if management doesn’t plan for them. We’ve compiled a list of 5 tips for ensuring that you and your team get the most out of your meetings. 1. Schedule Meetings in Advance If you regularly call impromptu meetings, you may not… Read more »

5 Common Questions to Be Prepared for as a New Home Builder

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New home sales and homebuilding are exciting industries to be in. Home builders construct their clients’ homes, allowing them to pick the features they want and turn them into reality. However, the process may start slowly. Most people are new to the homebuilding process and aren’t sure exactly what to expect. Here are a few… Read more »

Simple Hiring Practices to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Diversity and inclusion have become top priorities for many organizations over the past few years. Companies find that when they place a premium on a diverse work culture, they’re more likely to have happy employees who stick around for the long term. Consider these tips if you’re trying to promote diversity and inclusion in your… Read more »