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Academy for New Home Buyers
All 2009 Academy classes will be at The Housing Center from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays, except were noted.

August 1, 2009 9:30 am - noon
September 26, 2009 9:30 am - noon (Held at The Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria)
November 7, 2009 9:30 - noon

Guiding New Home Buyers to Home Ownership Without the Stress
Building or buying a home is one of the most important lifestyle and financial decisions most people will make, yet because it's not a daily decision, many first-time home buyers are in the dark on critical choices that may affect their overall satisfaction. The Certified Professional Home Builder Program wants home buying to be a positive experience for everyone and is committed to helping buyers through the process. So, the CPHB hosts a free class to better educate and guide today's first time new home buyer through the entire process of buying or building a new home.

Potential buyers will gain knowledge from industry leaders explaining the builder selection process, contracts and warranties, and the importance of shopping the market. Our program gives the home buyer some background and education that will not only make it an easier process but also an enjoyable one.

What You Will Learn
This class will merge the talent of industry experts with the needs of potential home owners. The two-hour class will feature industry professionals' expertise about home buying factors such as:

leaving your emotions out of the buying process
choosing a builder
communicating with your builder and real estate professional
contracts
construction and inspection process
things to know before you close
taking ownership of your home

Although the Academy is free, those interested are required to register to attend. All Academy attendees will be offered the Homeowner Handbook, a step-by-step book that gives guidelines to care and maintain new homes, at a discounted rate. The CPHB encourages all potential new home buyers to attend one of these classes to learn about the building process. For more information or to register for the next class, please call 678-775-1471 or e-mail consumer@atlantahomebuilders.com.

CPHB Realtor & Buyer Benefits Class
As a real estate professional, knowledge is the one thing that gives you an EDGE over your competition.The more you know, the better you will be able to serve your clients!
If you do not know the "14 Questions" that every real estate professional should ask a builder, you need to sign up for this upcoming FREE class!

Learn why the CPHB program was created and the significance of the designation.
Learn what credentials and requirements are mandatory to earn the designation.
Understand the importance of general liability, builders risk and workers' compensation insurance.
Gain an understanding of the differences between building performance standards and code compliance.
Learn the marketing strategy and buzz words to more successfully close the sale of a new home built by a CPHB.
Learn the benefits of selling and buying new homes built by a CPHB.

Dates of Upcoming Classes
All Classes begin with Registration at 8:30 a.m. and go until 12:30 p.m.

Dates Scheduled at HBA in Education Center, The Housing Center, 1484 Brockett Rd. Tucker, GA 30084

To be determined

CPHB Orientation & Codes Class

To have a successful business, perception can either be your greatest ally or biggest obstacle. The Atlanta real estate market is the largest in the state, and more than ever before, consumers are doing their own research and are better prepared to make one of the biggest investments of their lives as they build their American dreams. As consumer accessibility increases, it is imperative for your company�s image to be as carefully crafted as the homes you build. Consumers need to associate the quality and professionalism of your company�s name with the quality and professionalism in the homes you build. In response to concerns raised by builders, The Housing Institute, Inc. (THI) recognized the need to develop a vehicle within the home building industry that would recognize, enhance and promote the professionalism of home builders.

It was with this need in mind that the Certified Professional Home Builder (CPHB) program was created. One of the greatest benefits of the CPHB program to its membership is the ability to market yourself and your company as a Certified Professional Home Builder. THI has received enormous response to the CPHB program, fielding more than 100 consumer calls a month looking for qualified builders. When the builder licensing law goes into effect on July 1, 2008, consumers are sure to look for more than a licensed builder, builders who are dedicated to the highest level of professionalism, customer service and homeowner satisfaction- a CPHB.

Join us for our CPHB orientation seminar and learn about the program and complete an ICC codes prep class in one day. In the two-hour program orientation, the benefits of the CPHB program will be reviewed, as well as the initial application process and yearly renewal requirements. THI has often heard that the codes exam is one of the biggest hindrance for builders in becoming a CPHB or for even applying to the program. With that in mind, THI partnered with American Contractors Exam Services to create a six-hour codes exam prep course. Attendees will learn the most effective ways to use the Code Book, highlight important information that you are likely to see on the exam and simulate the exam throughout the seminar with interactive remotes. Class size is limited to 24 attendees.

Orientation classes begin with 8:00 am and go until 10:00 a.m. The Codes classes begin at 10 am and go until 5:30 pm.

Dates Scheduled at HBA in Education Center, The Housing Center, 1484 Brockett Rd. Tucker, GA 30084

Online classes are available, call for details!