HGTVPro.com Weekly: Resources for 03.22.08

Episode 307 Week of Mar. 22, 2008 It's all about survival. HGTVPro.com Weekly offers a Builders Survival Guide: Host Scott Branscom finds building green is easier than he thought it would be. Building homes with the most popular features and amenities. The logo that one builder claims helps sales to come his way. Realtors say now is the time for a builder to sell himself as well as his homes. Learning when to bring in some help to close a sale   Resources Grace Construction National Association of Home Builders Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University National Association of Realtors Mark Nash Newsletter Building the HGTV Green Home 2008 HGTV Green Home Central   Green Building LEED for Homes NAHB Green Building Guidelines Energy Star for New Homes American Lung Association Health House US Dept. of Energy Building America GE Ecomagination Homebuilder Program Earthcraft House Built Green Colorado Southface Southeast Watershed Assistance Network/Building Outside the Box   Segment One: Trusted realtors tell us what buyers want in a home. Plus the list of "What's Out" for 2008 and the growing appeal of Green Building .   Segment Two: A marketing lesson, experts say more than ever builders need to be aggressive. Plus a builder shows some little things that can make a big difference to home owners.   Resources: HGTVPro Estimating Tool   Segment Three: A vital relationship to generate sales, learn why a good real estate partner is a valuable tool. Plus a successful Energy Star builder explains how the program brings in customers.   Resources: HGTVPro.com Best Practices Build IQ   Segment Four: It's a dirty, messy job but someone's got to do it. The clever solution for a second floor renovation over top of a prized garden.   Resources: Toyota Tundra