Learn About the Latest Industry Trends in Free Member Webinars this Month
NAHB is hosting several webinars this month focused on the industry’s latest trends and best practices that are free for NAHB members. Learn from experts in the field, get a refresher on key business issues, or just pop in to see the latest and greatest.
And continuing education credit is available for most webinars. Check out the offerings in April:
Managing the Custom Building & Remodeling Process for an Exceptional Homeowner Experience
Wednesday, April 14 2-3 p.m. ET
Speaker: David Lupberger – President, Remodel Force
Explore best practices for educating potential clients about key elements of a successful building project, strategies for managing home owner expectations during challenging times, and how to turn your customers into your best fans and the best source of future referrals. Free for NAHB members; $44.95 for non-members. If you're not able to attend live, you'll have access to the replay. Register today.
Designing Outdoor Living for Staycations, Grill Masters, and Entertaining
Thursday, April 15 2-2:15 p.m. ET
Speakers: Seth Hart – Associate Principal, DTJ Design, Inc. CJ Ametrano – VP, National Interior Merchandising, Toll Brothers
Summer is just around the corner! Are your outdoor living spaces ready to welcome potential buyers? In this Design Bite, learn the elements of great outdoor living at different price points and sizes, including programmatic essentials, access points, visual connections, and more. Let buyers imagine extravagant backyard summer soirees, catch with the kids, or a cozy space to curl up with a book in the shade. A lush lawn can be great, but as buyers emerge from a winter indoors, a more thoughtful approach to outdoor living will be the cherry on top – or the umbrella in your margarita – of a well-designed home. Free for NAHB members; $49 for non-members (full-year subscription to Design Bites). If you're not able to attend live, you'll have access to the replay. Register today.
2021 Kitchens: Floor Plans, Finishes, and Design Details that Make a Kitchen Pop
Wednesday, April 21 2-3 p.m. ET
Speakers: Deryl Patterson, AIA – President, Housing Design Matters, Inc. Doris Pearlman, MIRM, IIDA – President, Possibilities for Design
Still building white-on-white in white kitchens? Wait...there are other options! Discover the components of thoughtful kitchen floor plans, fashion-forward finishes and the design details that are essential to take a kitchen from drab to fab. Using examples from across the country, you’ll leave with inspiration and the know-how to implement all that you learn. Free for NAHB members; $44.95 for non-members. If you're not able to attend live, you'll have access to the replay. Register today.
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