What’s Happening: Events in September

What's happening in September

September is always a busy time of the year! But lots of conferences, summits, webinars and podcasts have recently been released or are coming soon in the month of September, which is always great for learning and industry education. I’m lucky enough to participate in some of them! Now through the end of the year, …

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CRM – Should it Integrate with Your New Home Builder Software?

CRM Customer Relationship Management for new home builders

So, I get this question a lot! Or I get this statement… “We don’t want to change CRM’s because it integrates with our contract writing, purchasing, building etc… software we already have.” Here’s the thing.  Some of the companies tack on an inferior Customer Relationship Management tool, (CRM) so that you will utilize their entire…

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Quick Tip Tuesday Video – The Value Of Video Emails in Online Sales Programs

Today’s Quick Tip for Online Sales Programs in the Building Industry is about Video Email. Video email is a MUST when it comes to the online sales counselor role. According to 2020 marketing statistics compiled by SNOVio Labs, an initial email with a video receives a click through rate increase of 96%. Using the word…

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Online Sales Counselor Training isn’t a Sprint, It’s a Marathon

Training your online Sales Counselor for success

If you are not a runner how far could you run and how fast, before you just collapsed? We often hear about training for marathons. Do we ever even talk about training for sprints? Yet all new things need training right?  I mean could you be a great, healthy runner if someone just handed you…

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How Do You Set Up a Professional Online Sales Program?

taking a big step toward setting up your online sales counselor program for new home builders

For smaller builders adding a new person to their team is a big step. So it’s important to start it out on the right foot. A professionally and properly implemented OSC program will convert digital traffic into appointments for onsite agents but it’s more than just a call center. The key factors in setting up…

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Buyers Expectations Moving Forward – Choose Your Own Adventure

In episode 6 of our webinar I talked about Buyer’s Expectations moving forward. If you are more of a reader vs. a webinar listener this is the gist of what I talked about. I think that some things are going to be permanent changes in the way a buyer shops for a new home. It’s…

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Webinars: Selling in a Time Of Uncertainty – Part 5: Energy, Optimism, and Action

We are continuing our FREE webinar series “Selling in a Time of Uncertainty.” In Part 5 myself, Carol Morgan Founder of Denim Marketing, and Kimberly Mackey Founder of New Homes Solutions will talk about Energy, Optimism, and Action. Register Here. Panelists: Carol Morgan, Founder, and President of Denim Marketing Leah Kaiz Fellows, Founder and Online…

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Selling in A Time Of Uncertainty Webinars

Over the past couple of weeks, life seems to be continually changing in the building industry. I’ve had the good fortune to have amazing industry friends who have pulled together to provide ideas and information during these unprecedented times. Myself, Carol Morgan, Founder, and President of Denim Marketing, Kimberly Mackey, Founder, and Sales & Marketing…

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What is Your New Home Sales Strategy for 2019?

As the real estate market cools, interest prices on the rise, and competition becomes more stiff there are several things that new home builders will need to do to stay on top of their game. One of the most important elements will be implementing or fine tuning their online sales programs. Having a dedicated Online…

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20 Blind Men, An Elephant, and Your 360 Degree Evaluation

Online Sales 360 degree evaluation

Have you heard that old parable about putting 20 blind people in a room with an elephant? Each person has a different experience with the elephant. The first leans against it feeling a sturdy wall. The second feels the tip of a tusk and believes it to be a spear. The next feels the trunk…

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