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RealtyJoin 2.0, Enhanced Networking Site for Industry Professionals

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RealtyJoin screen grabIf you enjoyed connecting with others in the home building and Carolina real estate industries on RealtyJoin, then you’ll love the new and enhanced RealtyJoin version 2.0 that offers even more opportunity network.

RealtyJoin is the first social networking site for the entire real estate industry, serving buyers, sellers, architects, contractors, brokers, suppliers, investors, builders, designers, agents, REALTORS® and other industry professionals in the United States and Canada.

The redesigned site does everything that the original version of RealtyJoin did, but better. RealtyJoin 2.0 is user-friendly and includes upgraded navigation, enhanced profiles, video options and the ability to add photos and post status updates. There is even a WordPress blog for every user for enhanced social networking and improved interaction.

Plus, RealtyJoin users have the opportunity to connect with many high profile real estate groups including the Atlanta Board of Realtors®, Foreclosure.com, Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors® and RIS Media as well as award-winning and nationally syndicated columnist, blogger, bestlling author and radio talk show host Ilyce Glink.

The best part is- you get all of these great features and opportunities for free at the introductory level. For those who wouldlike further upgrades and enhancements, RealtyJoin will launch premium and executive memberships over the next several months.

For more information about RealtyJoin 2.0, visit the website, “like” RealtyJoin on Facebook or follow RealtyJoin on Twitter.

Hal Von Nessen Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Housing Industry

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von nessen_molsten 300x250Founder and President of RESH Marketing, Hal Von Nessen, recently received the William “Bill” Molster award from the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) at the 2011 International Builder’s Show in Orlando, Fla.

The annual award is given to individuals who make significant contributions to both the NSMC and the housing industry. It is named after Bill Molster, founder of the NSMC for the National Association of Home Builders.

Von Nessen’s name should sound familiar to anyone in the South Carolina real estate industry, as he was inducted into the South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame in 2010. Since 1995, the Hall of Fame has honored those who have had a major impact on the housing industry through work in building, development or other related areas.

In addition to Hall of Fame honors ,Von Nessen has been recognized by the Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM), receiving the Trina Ripley Award for excellence in education. He is also a member of such prestigious organizations as the NAHB Society of Honored Associates; the Faculties of the IRM; the University of Housing; and the Home Builders Institute.

Von Nessen’s contributions to the South Carolina housing industry, and the real estate market in general, cannot be overstated. Since founding RESH Marketing in 1979, he has assisted in marketing over 15,000 new homes across the nation. Von Nessen has also assisted numerous Home Builders Associations throughout the United States, continuously strengthening the industry. As a result of his hard work and dedication, he was the first person from South Carolina ever elected to serve as president of the NAHB Institute of Residential Marketing.

For more information about Hal Von Nessen and RESH Marketing, contact Theresa Taylor at theresa@resh.com.

Despite the Economy, a New Business Thrives

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The Interior PartnersTwo years ago, the housing market was slowing down and several companies were going out of business. That is also when The Interior Partners decided to set up shop. In those two years, Cindi MacPherson and Ashley Norred have experienced success after success with twenty projects under their belt. They’ve completed five residential projects, a restaurant and 15 model installations for home builders. They operate all across the Southeast.

How were they so successful in such a down market? Their low overhead, flexibility with clients and knack for staying in tight budgets have given them a competitive edge. In order to stay in budget, furniture was reused for different projects but accented with different items to provide a fresh look. Cindi MacPherson is extremely optimistic about growth potential in 2010 since the market is turning around.

Last fall, The Interior Partners won the Gold and Silver OBIEs from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association for best model home merchandising for $299,999 and under for their work in the Bryant Lake community of LaGrange, Ga.

The Interior Partners enjoys the creativity in residential projects. Currently, they are working on one project in Midtown Atlanta, a structure of glass, stone and steel, and another in the Vinings neighborhood that was damaged by the September 2009 floods in Georgia.

The Interior Partners would love to assist you with your next project. They serve the following areas: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama or Tennessee. Contact them by calling 678-731-0926 or visiting their website, The Interior Partners.

Just Two Weeks till the Southern Building Show!

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Southern Building ShowRegistration is open for the 2010 Southern Building Show and Conference, a 3-day conference taking place May 13-15 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The conference will feature five different tracks:

  1. design and architecture
  2. business operations and finance
  3. sales and marketing
  4. construction/building science
  5. green building.

Thursday, the conference kicks off with the Super Sales Rally, sponsored by social media marketing firm, mRELEVANCE, the rally will be led by Melinda Brody and Meredith Oliver. Always a favorite, this session will teach you how to find your inner “rockstar” and stand out from the crowd.

A host of other seminars will be taught by industry leaders through the duration of the conference. A complete schedule of sessions is available on the Southern Building Show website.

Also, several professional development opportunities are available including the following NAHB certification courses: Green Building for Building Professionals, Marketing and Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I), Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) and Business Management for Business Professionals.

Full registration for the Southern Building Show is $175 and includes access to exhibits, educational seminars and the Super Sales Rally. Individual day tickets cost $125, but ticket prices will rise after May 5.

Be sure to register soon to ensure your spot at the Southern Building Show!

Distinguished Honors Bestowed Upon President of the Raleigh Market of Standard Pacific Homes

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Elliot Mann, Standard Pacific Homes of the Carolina’s Division President, was named The 2008 Distinguished Builder of the Year by the Homebuilders Association of Charlotte on Januuary 29, 2009. This mark of distinction is awarded based on volunteer work devoted to the association. Mann is a long time member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte.

He has served on the Board of Directors for many of those years, including as the President of the Association in 2007. He also chairs the HomeAid Charlotte Board of Directors. HomeAid Charlotte is a charity started in 2007, which provides shelter for temporarily homeless people in Charlotte.

Recently, Mann was named President of the newly formed Carolinas Division of Standard Pacific taking on leadership of both the Charlotte and Raleigh markets. He has been with Standard Pacific Homes as the Division President of Charlotte for nearly six years, and has been in homebuilding for twenty-one.

To learn more about Standard Pacific and their communities around the Triangle please visit www.standardpacifichomes.com or call toll free 888-222-2412.