Barden Building Products Blog Archive

Custom Home Building Industry Outlook for 2024

Posted by Jamie Kline on Dec 12, 2023 2:15:00 AM

With a new year upon us, there’s a year’s worth of potential opportunities for custom home builders to help clients realize their dream homes.

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Barden Independent Dealers, Custom Home Building Industry

When Your Client is Building a Custom Home: The Dealer's Role

Posted by Jamie Kline on Oct 31, 2023 9:00:00 AM

For some future custom homeowners, the path to homeownership involves a more hands-on approach.

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Topics: Behind the Scenes, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers

Custom Home Building Process: Preparing Your Clients

Posted by Jamie Kline on Sep 21, 2023 12:11:17 PM

In a custom home building project, there are usually three ideas about how the process will go:

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Topics: Behind the Scenes, Construction Timeline, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers

Home Construction Method Evaluation for Builders: Panelized Building

Posted by Jamie Kline on Jul 28, 2023 8:00:00 AM

The custom home building process is indeed a process. 

A completed custom home represents many months of work with plenty of milestones, from working with a client to design a home that meets all their expectations to completing finishing work. 

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Panel Built Home, Barden Independent Dealers

The Top Custom Home FAQs Barden Independent Home Dealers Field

Posted by Jamie Kline on Apr 28, 2023 8:15:00 AM

Unless you’re working with a client who’s been through the custom home building process before (a rarity), chances are the future homeowners who come through your dealership’s doors will have lots of questions. 

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Panel Home Building, Custom Home, Custom Home Pricing, Barden Independent Dealers

Modular Vs. Panelized Homes at Your Dealership

Posted by Jamie Kline on Mar 20, 2023 4:19:43 PM

Think of the last time you went grocery shopping.

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Topics: Behind the Scenes, Panel Vs. Modular Home Construction, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers, Custom Home Building Industry

[Comparison] Custom Home Building Careers Vs. Becoming a Realtor

Posted by Jamie Kline on Oct 11, 2022 2:08:00 PM

Every client is different, and so are their ideal homes. 

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Topics: Barden Independent Dealers

Custom Home Builder Marketing Strategy: Using the Manufacturer’s Brand

Posted by Jamie Kline on Aug 26, 2022 8:00:00 AM


5 Ways a Materials Supplier Bolsters Your Custom Home Builder Company's Marketing Strategy

  1. Brand recognition 
  2. Advertising co-op funding
  3. Marketing materials
  4. A client-centric building method 
  5. An established network with buying power
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Topics: Insider, Behind the Scenes, Panel Home Building, Barden Independent Dealers

[How to] Becoming A Custom Home Builder Who's Always Busy in 6 Steps

Posted by Jamie Kline on Aug 5, 2022 8:00:00 AM

 

6 Ways to Becoming a Custom Home Builder Who Sells

A busy custom home building career doesn’t happen by chance. Here are 6 ways to set yourself up for success as a custom home builder:
  1. Find a niche
  2. Play to your strengths
  3. Hire a team that complements you
  4. Understand all sides of your business
  5. Build your company’s presence
  6. Hone your people & sales skills

You’ve come up with the perfect name. Filled out all the paperwork. And found a great location. 

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Topics: Insider, Resources, Barden Independent Dealers

What's a Barden Independent Custom Home Dealer?

Posted by Jamie Kline on Apr 4, 2022 8:30:00 AM

As a company specializing in designing and supplying custom-home material packages, we’ve seen homes of all shapes and sizes. We often joke that we’ve never manufactured the same home twice, as each homeowner builds a house that meets their specific needs. 

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Topics: Insider, Behind the Scenes, About, Resources, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers

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