Benefits
Benefits of Membership
- Two Memberships In One: Joining the Home Builders Association of Delaware (HBA/DE) includes membership in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- VAMA (Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement) – HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE GROUPS THAT SUPPORT VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE includes The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has over 75,000 members and a local chapter in almost every major metropolitan area–each with an executive officer able to provide VAMA letter signatory services.
- Political Advocacy: HBA/DE, and NAHB provide a combined front on the local, state and national levels to address political and regulatory issues affecting our industry.
- Quality Networking Opportunities: Monthly General Membership Meetings (GMM's), committee involvement, Annual HBA/DE Golf Classic, Casino Night, Annual Builder Ball, Regal Awards and other special events & functions.
- Marketing, Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities: through the Delaware Development Community Map, the Delaware Home Show and Membership Mixers. Advertising in the HBA/DE newsletter, the Annual Membership Directory, and on the HBA/DE webpage www.hbade.org. Sponsorship of The Delaware Home Show, General Membership Meetings, Annual HBA/DE Golf Classic and all other events and classes.
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Your Membership Includes:
Listing on HBA/DE webpage, www.hbade.org for free. Premier Listing available at extra charge.
Listing in the Directory by company name, contact name and product or service
Subscription to HBA/DE newsletter.
Subscription to NAHB publication, Builder Magazine (Builder/Remodeler Members only)
Two free Affiliate Memberships for employees ($100 value)
One set of HBA/DE membership mailing labels ($50 value)
One Complimentary Dinner at a General Membership Meeting (up to $40 value)
One Complimentary Pig Roast Ticket (up to $20 value)
50% off one Regal Award Category entry for first year (up to $100 value)
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HBA/DE Remodelers: HBA/DE Members can join the HBA/DE Remodelers for $60 annually. Enjoy special meetings, seminars and functions targeted for remodeling contractors and associates. Certified Graduate Remodeler Program (CGR) and other designations through NAHB.
- Green Building Council: HBA/DE Members can join the HBA/DE Green Building Council for $60 annually. The GBC exists to help market and promote businesses with a commitment to providing sustainable, responsible building practices, products and services.
- Sales & Marketing Council: HBA/DE Members can join the HBA/DE Sales & Marketing Council for $60 annually. The Sales and Marketing Council was founded in 1962 to help builders sell homes more effectively. The council offers educational opportunities, awards and recognition programs, and sales and marketing tools like the Sales & Marketing Channel to its members. Resources available to SMC members include the Sales & Marketing Ideas magazine, the Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM), and the benefits of earning an IRM designation.
Member Partner & Affinity Programs
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- Discounts from national vendors: Dell, Hertz, General Motors, Office Depot, UPS, Paychex, Roadway Express, Yellow Freight, Pitney Bowes, Days Inn, Forms Fulfillment Center, Solveras Payment Systems, Williams Scotsman, Bank of America and more.
National Benefits
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) • www.nahb.org – 1201 15th Street, NW • Washington, D.C. 20005 • 800-368-5242
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- Lobbying efforts to support pro-housing initiatives and fight burdensome regulations
- Influence with media, government agencies and industry coalitions to enhance the image and conditions of the industry and your business
- Industry clout for a powerful voice with our nation's leaders on the issues that matter to our industry
- 20% member discount on all books, brochures, videotapes and audiocassettes available through the Home Builders Bookstore (www.builderbooks.com)
- Professional Designations: Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) * Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) * Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) * Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) * Certified Green Professional (CGP)
- Invitation to attend the International Builders Show
- Free legal assistance from NAHB's team of experienced attorneys
- NAHB MasterCard through MBNA. No annual fee; Credit lines to $100,000
- Discounts from national vendors: Dell, Hertz, General Motors, Office Depot, UPS, Paychex, Roadway Express, Yellow Freight, Pitney Bowes, Days Inn, Forms Fulfillment Center, Solveras Payment Systems, Williams Scotsman, Bank of America and more.
