3 IBS Education Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss

Discover some of the most popular annual industry trends and forecast presentations in a super-charged format at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. Three Super Sessions will feature super-sized educational experiences of favorite IBS sessions: The Outlook, The Blueprint and The Rally.

Here’s what to expect:

The Outlook: A Complete Guide to Housing Trends, Forecasts & Insights for 2023
Jan. 31 | 1:30 – 4 p.m. PT

Hear the “state of the industry” from a panel of industry thought leaders discussing the hottest topics in housing, from lumber and supply chain, built-for-rent, AD&C financing, housing policy and more.

What you’ll learn:

• Gain an understanding of what single family, multifamily and remodeling can expect in 2023 through NAHB’s benchmark indexes.
• Discover the impact of financial conditions on builders and buyers and how the economy and the home building market will weather rising inflation, interest rates, supply-chain issues and recession concerns.
• Examine the characteristics and trends of homes being built in the United States and what builders are likely to include in their projects in 2023 through market examples and illustrations.
• Understand buyer wants and needs, particularly the compromises they’re willing to make to afford a home, coming out of the pandemic and experiencing rising interest rates.

The Blueprint: An Inspirational Roadmap for Creating Sales Through Design in 2023
Feb. 1 | 8:30 – 11 a.m. PT

Gather a roadmap for incorporating the best features with the most impact into your homes and communities from this premier design educational experience of IBS 2023 — the Blueprint! It’s 60 Design Ideas in 60 Minutes, super-sized into a morning of design inspiration.

What you’ll learn:

• Discover 2023 architecture and interior design trends, and how they can be applied to any scale and price point.
• Identify specific design elements that can be immediately implemented into homes and communities.
• Discover how builders are incorporating consumer feedback into home designs and communication styles.
• Learn how attainability can apply to different components of the home.

The Rally: How to Think, Act & Speak Differently to Sell More in 2023
Feb. 1 | 2 – 4:30 p.m. PT

Expect game-changing sales insights from the best and brightest in the home building industry, but super-sized with 30 more minutes of content, video highlights, audience interactivity and a few fun surprises. Learn how to adjust your strategy to accommodate for one of the strongest housing booms we’ve seen that has now led to a correction and big changes for sale pros.

What you’ll learn:

• Discover tactical ways to speak and instill certainty in prospects today.
• Identify new processes to drive urgency with buyers.
• Gain an understanding of how to sell by offering incentives that competitors can’t match.
• Discover new approaches about circumstances, so you can use the situation to your advantage.

To attend Super Sessions, participants must be registered for an Expo + Education or an Expo + 1-Day Education Pass valid for the day of that session. Register today to take advantage of the best industry education and exhibits at IBS.