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In today’s changing housing market, potential homeowners have more questions than ever.
How do I know if my builder or remodeler is the best one for the job? How do I
choose a home sales professional that I am confident has my best interests in
mind? How can I modify my home so I can continue living here after I retire?
Like any other profession, a changing housing market can translate into fiercer
competition for your business. How can you differentiate the truly great from
the good? Advanced education!
The National Association of Home Builders’ University of Housing offers comprehensive training programs to builders,
remodelers and other industry specialists that lead to professional
credentials. The credential behind your potential professional’s name means that he or she has passed rigorous course work and committed to be
among the best in the business. This means you can rest assured that you are
working with a qualified building specialist ready to meet your needs.
The professional designations from NAHB can be earned in any of 13 specific
areas ranging from building and remodeling to sales to property management to
affordable housing, allowing you to find the perfect professional for your
needs.
“People with designations are special in the industry,” says Scott Sevon, vice chair of NAHB’s Certified Graduate Remodelers (CGR) Board of Governors and president of
Sevvonco, Inc. in Palatine, Ill. “These people have passion for the industry. They price properly and honestly and
they are continually being trained and keeping up with industry trends.”
Earning a professional designation from NAHB is a challenging and enriching
process. Though the curriculum is demanding, year after year, builders and
remodelers eagerly enroll in designations programs, and each year hundreds from
around the country earn professional credentials.
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NAHB’s targeted curriculum and accomplished teachers help builders and remodelers
learn the latest technology, building methods and business practices.
Designations also give consumers a guide to selecting professionals who have
specialized in their areas of interest, whether it is aging-in-place or
marketing. Consumers can rest assured that a credentialed University of Housing
graduate has excellent training, practical experience and in-depth knowledge.
“When as consumers, we go to doctors, surgeons, accountants, or attorneys, we
always request information about what degrees and credentials they hold,” echoes Sevon. “Why shouldn’t our clients do the same when choosing a builder or remodeler?”
For example, imagine that you have an elderly parent who is moving in with you,
and you want to ensure they will be safe and comfortable in their new environs.
Preparations to make the home more accessible for your loved one may entail
working with a remodeler to widen doors, install shower bars for improved
safety and make other modifications to your home to accommodate disabilities or
accessibility challenges. Choosing a professional who has earned the Certified
Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation ensures that your remodeler has
completed a demanding curriculum that covers how to overcome common age-related
barriers.
Finding a professional in your area who has earned an NAHB designation is as
easy as visiting www.NAHB.org/ education and clicking on “Desig nations” in the left navigation area. Or, contact the Greater Houston Builders
Association.
Allen Griffin, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP
Gryphon Builders
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