Friday, June 20, 2014

Tips To Start A Dealership Of Prefab Homes

By Sherry Gross


Nowadays, more and more people are interested in buying a house. However, most of them are not interested in buying those houses that are properly constructed on the land where it is sitting on. Of course, there are also times when the clients want to have an easy purchase in the form of prefab homes Virginia.

The first step you will have to do for that is to define the business structure. In order to do that, you better meet up with your certified public accountant with a dealership experience. You also need to consult with a commercial insurance agent with the same background. Visit the county or city clerk's office to get your license and permits too.

You should then look for a suitable location for the business. Naturally, you have to find a location where your potential clients can easily see you. Also, the area should be spacious so that you can install the manufactured houses there. You can use the extra acreage in your location to attract the attention of your potential buyers.

It is necessary for you to choose the appropriate brand. Since this is a dealership, you will have to negotiation with companies manufacturing this type of house. You better look for those houses that are suitable for the area you are in, a hit with your target market, and offers quality for potential residents.

You will need a state dealer's license so make sure to get one. This is the license that will allow you to operate within a state, county, or city. This is a permission you get from the government to ensure that you are legally operating. Without the license, you can be sure that the government will have your business shut down as soon as possible.

You need to purchase houses you will showcase to potential buyers. There are models that you have to take so that you can showcase to your potential buyers what they will get from you. The models should have finished packages and varied layouts. Make sure to have a variety of price points to appeal to the needs of your market segment.

The model houses that you purchased should then be furnished and decorated. You have to add furniture, carpet, decor, accent pieces, and other similar stuff into the model house so that it can look like an ideal home for your potential client. With this, you can showcase the best of your manufactured houses.

The staff should be knowledgeable. That is why you have to be meticulous with who you hire so that you do not end up with bad ones. The sales professionals should demonstrate skills in selling off the manufactured houses. Train them to know more about the construction and value of the manufactured houses.

Always have a grand opening. A business' success or failure will actually hinge on whether your grand opening is a success or not. If you are planning a grand opening, you better do it over a one-week period. Every day during that one-week period, you can change the interior designs of the model houses to suit different themes.




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