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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Did you know that 95 percent of homeowners now research their options online before hiring a home improvement professional? These days, understanding homeowner trends and expectations is a crucial part of closing a sale. Join this webinar as Maria Vornovitsky, senior manager of strategic partnerships for HomeAdvisor, shares tips on how to crank up your marketing and sales strategy by connecting homeowners’ expectations to converting leads. Register here
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Now is the time to plan for your certification preparation by enrolling in one of the upcoming virtual study groups that will begin in January. See below for details and register today or, contact your chapter to inquire about local in house study groups/prep classes.
Jan 23: CR, CRA, CRS (Certified Remodeler, Certified Remodeler Associate and Certified Remodeler Specialist)
The CR/CRA/CRS study group will fine-tune your competencies in all areas essential to success as a residential remodeling professional. The virtual prep course will run every Monday for twelve weeks; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central.
Click here for more information.
Jan 26: CKBR (Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler)
The CKBR prep course is a facilitated program that will build your knowledge in the areas of residential remodeling specific to kitchen and bathrooms. The virtual prep course will run every Thursday for twelve weeks; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Annual Certification Board meeting was a success. Learn more about the meeting, outcomes and next steps. Great things are ahead for NARI Certified members!
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Do you know a NARI member or chapter that has made an impact in the remodeling community? Submit a nomination for the NARI Achievement Awards today. The deadline to receive Achievement Award nominations is December 19, 2016. Questions? Contact awards@nari.org.
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The HELPcard® provides an avenue for your business to flourish by offering customers an affordable monthly payment option. Having this option available provides an opportunity to grow revenue beyond the cash customer as well as give individuals the immediate use of products and services they need. Learn more and Enroll now!
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| Spring in Scottsdale — save the date
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI 2017 Spring Business Meeting will be held in Scottsdale, AZ from April 5th - April 8th. This year's annual meeting includes keynote speaker Jeffrey Sears from PIRCH who will present on innovation, technology and thinking outside the box to grow your remodeling business. Don't miss out!
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 NARI is proud to be a platinum sponsor of Design and Construction Week. Join more than 80,000 remodelers, contractors and industry professionals in Orlando. January 10-12. Register here.
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Contractor Connection is the nation’s largest managed repair and remodeling network, comprising 5,000 growth-minded contractors serving large membership associations who partner with us to provide their members access to our network. Our contractors are held accountable not only through our stringent credentialing process but also through ongoing performance management.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Shop Office Depot and Sprint for the latest computers, tablets, smartphones, smartwatches and gadgets such as FitBits and Beats! Click here to learn more about Office Depot and to setup an account. Click here to learn more about Sprint and how you can save $5 per line on their new Unlimited Freedom Plan.
| This week at The Home Depot
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 This week only at The Home Depot, save 15% off custom building products like grout, surface prep, and tile tools and accessories. Shop in-store only, hurry while supplies last! Plus, participating NARI members receive an annual 2% rebate on pre-tax purchases* through Home Depot’s Pro Xtra program. Saving is simple. Visit here to register any form of payment (credit/debit cards, Home Depot accounts, checking accounts, etc.) to your company’s Pro Xtra account using the agreement code NARI.
For assistance enrolling call 866-333-3551 or watch this short video.
*After meeting a $10,000 annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
When your business calls for a little more hauling power, you need a vehicle that can handle the job as well as the road. And with a long-lasting Ram Truck, you can be confident that you have the capability to conquer any challenge. Your $500 NARI Member Benefit Discount is stackable with other great offers during Commercial Truck Season. Plus, now is the time to purchase the additional vehicle(s) needed for your business. Current tax regulations may allow you to expense up to 100% of your truck purchase(s) during the first year of ownership. Consult your tax professional to determine your vehicle depreciation and tax benefits.
Remodelers Advantage
Every contractor knows spring and summer are the busiest times of the year, but to balance their work load, keep crews active, and to even out cash flow, many smart contractors take actions to sell and complete work in the months of December, January and February. In addition, many homeowners realize the advantages of winter remodeling and these families are looking to close these deals now — don’t leave them to your competitors.
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Pro Remodeler
This month marks official implementation of the Department of Labor’s revisions to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Unlike some federal laws, this “Final Rule” applies to all employers, so even small contractors should ensure they’re in compliance.
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By Michael J. Berens
Housing managed to get its second wind as it entered the final quarter of the year. Most industry indicators — with the exception of new home sales — showed notable month-to-month performance. Year-to-date figures continue on an upward trend, boding well for an overall positive finish to a year of fluctuating demand. Contrary to a concern that pre-election jitters might cause prospective buyers to delay making a home purchase, sales of existing homes rose 2 percent in October.
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Construction Dive
Sitting back and listening may be the best way to take in advice and explore a new perspective, but having time for that alone is a challenge for today’s busy construction pros. Podcasts let listeners absorb those insights on the go.
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Energy often makes the headlines — oil prices, the surge of renewable energy sources, Tesla and Musk, etc. But what about personal energy? How do we feel at the start, middle and end of each day?
Over 150,000 people worldwide recently took a personal energy audit.
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