Back in 2008, I wrote an article entitled, “It is 7 PM, Do You Know Where Your Customers Are?” The gist of the article was that we, as builders, were not positioning our model hours to make it more convenient for our buyers to visit with our sales professionals at the times when the buyers… Continue Reading
Spencer Powell, with Builder Funnel Caught Up with Kimberly at IBS 75
On the last day of the International Builder’s Show, I got to spend a few minutes catching up with Spencer Powell, from Builder Funnel on some key takeaways from the show. Here is how it turned out. Be sure to watch for our special guest. To view a Podcast I did with Spencer a while… Continue Reading
Mystery Solved: Social Media That Drives Walk-in Traffic
Hey everybody, Kevin Oakley from DoYouConvert.com here thanks to Kimberly Mackey and New Homes Solutions Consulting to talk to you about my session at the Builder Show that I gave at Sales Central called Mystery Solved: Social Media That Drives Walk-In Traffic. Here we go! We only have a few minutes to cover a lot.… Continue Reading
The Key to Successful Realtor® Relations (As Told by a General Real Estate Agent)
This past week, I was privileged to recognize top producing general real estate agents at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group. While I was there, I got the opportunity to catch up with some of my New Homes Specialist graduates to find out how things are going for them. Karen Tillman-Gosselin was kind enough to… Continue Reading
What Happens 2 Weeks After a Big Training Session?
Transcript of Video: You hold a big “RAH, RAH Training” for all of your Sales People. Everyone is super pumped and excited. You even have everyone write down the three things they will implement immediately. The first week back, the sales manager touches base with everyone to see how it is going and what they… Continue Reading
When Does the Customer Experience Start?
Asking when the Customer Experience starts is like asking the question, how long do you get to make a first impression? The answer for both is that they start well before initial contact is made with your prospect. Today’s buyers are more educated because of our connected world than they were just 5-10 years ago.… Continue Reading
A Stocking Stuffed with Real-World Safety Solutions to Keep You Safe in Your Model Home and Beyond
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from New Homes Solutions! I am Kimberly Mackey. Today I would like to thank all of you for making 2018 so fantastic for us. It has been a year of abundant blessings, growth, and lessons learned. We are sincerely looking forward to a terrific 2019. Today, although a rather somber… Continue Reading
Auditing and Planning Your Marketing for 2019
It’s that time of year! We’re reflecting back and looking ahead. It’s often a time of optimism, ambition, and excitement. I want to make sure we build on that excitement, but also see it through to execution, so in the video, I’m going to show you how to audit your previous year’s marketing efforts and… Continue Reading
Professional Associations Foster Networking, Personal Relationships and Successful Companies
Our builders’ associations are the very best resource for networking, growing our business and establishing personal relationships within the professional building community. Through these organizations, industry experts and specialists create, share and maintain core values that result in the best possible results for your business growth and community success. Through perseverance, networking, personal relationships and… Continue Reading
Fix What’s Right!? (Use the Gratitude Challenge to do S.W.O.T. Analysis)
Wait? What? Why on earth would I need to fix something that is right? If it is right, then by definition shouldn’t we leave it alone? Absolutely not! The last thing I want you to do is to leave it alone. What I want you to do is to focus your efforts on what is… Continue Reading
Guest Blogger, Erica Lockwood: Challenge…Accepted
Challenge… Accepted Let’s face it, life is bursting with a variety of challenges. As the old saying goes – you win some, you lose some. They come in all shapes and sizes and show up during various times of our personal and professional lives. As a left-handed young girl, I thought a gigantic challenge was… Continue Reading
VLOG: Lead From the Side
TRANSCRIPTION OF VLOG: Hi, Kimberly Mackey from New Homes Solutions, and I am coming to you today from the barn so that I can talk to you about leadership. Hopefully I can get this 1,100 pound beast beside me (my horse, Prince) to actually cooperate and be part of it. “Prince, say hi to everybody.”… Continue Reading
Guest Vlogger, Russ Laggan Asks: Are You Milking the Cow or Creating a Cash Cow?
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: I know what you are thinking right now. What the heck did Russ just say? Yes, I did! Those who know me well know that the sillier the thing I start out with, usually the more powerful the point that’s going to be made, so stick with me. Get your toes off the… Continue Reading
Guest Vlog: 5 Levels of the Sales Presentation
Transcription (*you can read it here, but we highly recommend that you watch this video as much of what Quint shares comes through non-verbally): Hey everybody, Quint Lears at NewHomeSales.com. I am so excited to be featured here on New Homes Solutions. Kimberly, thank you for having me on the program. By the way, when… Continue Reading
Builder Funnel Radio Podcast: Episode 15: New Home Sales Management: Close 50 Sales a Year w/ Kimberly Mackey
A while back, Kimberly Mackey had the privilege of sitting down with Spencer Powell of Builder Funnel Radio to discuss new home sales management. Builder Funnel Radio is a podcast designed to bring you bite-sized sales and marketing strategies that you can easily implement into your company’s plans. In this episode, we talk to Kimberly Mackey… Continue Reading
Webinar: Double Down for New Home Sales Success
About the Presentation Learn how to master your sales presentation from the moment your prospect walk in the door! In this special, 2-part Lasso Webinar, Kimberly Mackey and Roland Nairnsey will deal you a winning hand of tools and tips to make the sales process seamless for your prospects. You’ll learn how to: Use the ‘Meet & Greet’ to… Continue Reading
VLOG: Creating Urgency with the Downsizing Buyer
TRANSCRIPTION OF VLOG: Hi everyone. Kimberly Mackey here with New Homes Solutions, and I am coming to you today because you asked us some great questions on our little poll we conducted on Facebook. This prompted us to start a new series to answer your questions because they were fantastic. To have your question featured,… Continue Reading
As Seen on NAHBNow: “Accountability: The Key to Sales”
Filed in Home Building, Sales & Marketing on February 14, 2018 • 3 Comments Have you ever noticed how people who enroll in a weight-loss program that involves accountability and long-term maintenance most often do better than those who try to go it alone? The same is true in sales. It is not enough to simply “train” your… Continue Reading
Guest Vlog: How To Use Pinterest To Sell More Homes
(Video contains subtitles) Hi, everyone. My name is Anya Chrisanthon, and I’m the host of the New Construction Marketing Podcast. Let me ask you a quick question. Have you used Pinterest? No, I don’t mean to get outfit ideas or recipes, although that’s all good. I mean, have you used Pinterest to help you sell… Continue Reading
As Seen On NAHBNow: In New Home Sales, Process Equals Growth
Posted on NAHBNow | The News Blog of the National Association of Homebuilders on July 19, 2018 In New Home Sales, Process Equals Growth Filed in Business Management, Councils & Committees, Home Building, Sales & Marketing on July 19, 2018 If you want to freak out certain personality types, just start throwing around words like process, systems, tracking and accountability — words that… Continue Reading