the 2016 Parade of Homes Entry Form here!

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Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
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APRIL 30- MAY 1
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This year the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders is excited to announce our
partnership with Southern Living. By participating in this year’s Parade of Homes you will also
receive the following benefits:
• Inclusion in GBAHB marketing and advertising campaign valued at more than $80,000
• Southern Living promotion of the Parade through Southern Living social media platforms
• Opportunity to take advantage of Southern Living House Plans and Plant Collection
• More than 4,000+ visitors to Parade Homes and more than 8,000 magazines in circulation
Hurry!
Deadline to Enter is February 12th
Announcing Our Partnership with
This year the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders is excited to announce our partnership with
Southern Living. By participating in this year’s Parade of Homes, you will receive the great exposure from a
marketing campaign worth more than $80,000, AND the Parade will be promoted through Southern Living’s
Social Media Platforms.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the Southern Living House Plans & Plants
Collections. If you so choose to use a Southern Living House Plan or Plant Collection, there are additional
opportunities for promotion available to you through SouthernLiving.com and Southern Living Social Media
Channels.
Please contact Shannon Humenansky at (205) 912-7000 x1310 or ShannonH@gbahb.com for more information.
For more information on Plants visit:
www. southernlivingplants.com
For more information on the House Plans visit:
www.houseplans.southernliving.com
2016 Parade of Homes Pricing
Individual
Entry Pricing
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1 Entry - $800 (Each entry receives 1/4 page in Parade of Homes (POH) magazine, 1 yard sign, 3
directional signs, & 2 strands of banner flags.)
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1 Remodel Home Entry (Open to the public- optional)- $950 (Each entry receives 1/2 page in Parade of
Homes magazine, 1 yard sign, 3 directional signs, & 2 strands of banner flags.) Must be less than
12 months old.
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1 Custom Home Entry (Open to the public- optional)- $950 (Each entry receives 1/2 page in Parade of
Homes magazine, 1 yard sign, 3 directional signs, & 2 strands of banner flags.) Must be less than
12 months old.
Village Entry Pricing
A Village is a way to showcase a community in the Parade of Homes.
A Parade of Homes Village includes at least one completed home. The benefits include:
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Village introduction page with directions in Parade of Homes publication
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Signage designating site as a Village
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Special mention of villages in promotional material
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Page on the website & GBAHB App with all community information as well as a link to your website.
Pricing Options:
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Exclusive Builder/Developer Village with 1 entries - $2,500
(Includes 1 village AND 1 entry, additional entries $500 each)
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Village Only - $2,000 (Developer only, must include 1 entry)
Greater Birmingham
Association of Home Builders
2016 Parade of Homes Entry Form
Please type or print all information. Return to the GBAHB, 5000 Grantswood Rd., Suite 240, Birmingham,
AL 35210, fax 205.451.0201 or email shannonh@gbahb.com. The deadline to be included in the Parade of
Homes is February 12, 2016. Please note that homes will not be printed in the Parade Magazine nor
judged without prior payment.
Billing Information
Builder Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________________
Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Billing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________ State:_______ Zip: ______________
Office Phone: ____________________ Cell: _______________________ Fax: _______________________
Email: _________________________________ Website:____________________________________________
Facebook Page Name: _____________________________ Twitter Account: ____________________________
Primary Contact for Parade Information: _________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Payment Options
Total Amount Due: ___________________
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My check made payable to GBAHB is included.
q
Visa
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MasterCard
q
Discover
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AMEX
Name on card _________________________________________
Card number ________________________________
Exp. __________
Signature ____________________________________________
Security Code _________
Date ____________
Agreement Understanding
We hereby make application to participate in the 2016 Parade of Homes to be held April 23-24 & 30- May
1, 2016. We acknowledge that upon acceptance by the GBAHB this application becomes a contract and will
comply with all of the Parade of Homes Rules & Regulations.
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: __________________
Parade Entry Information
*Parade Home Name ___________________________________________________________
*Parade Home Street Address ____________________________________________________
*City: _______________________*Zip: ____________ *Subdivision: ____________________
*# of Bedrooms: _________ *# of Baths: __________ *SF(+/-)______________
*Home Price ____________ Publish price? qY qN
*Schools- Elementary: ___________ Middle: ____________ High:_______________
*Community Amenities:
q Clubhouse q Community Pool q Golf Course
q Gym q Lake/Marina
q Subdivision/City Park
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q
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Furnished Model
Home Owners Association
Walking Trail
*REQUIRED
Entry Type (please check one):
q Individual Entry __________________________________
q Village Site - Village Name __________________________
q Remodeled Home - Remodeled Space(s) ______________
q YES, my remodeled home will be open to the public. I will need signage.
q NO, my remodeled home will NOT be open to the public.
q Custom Home Entry _______________________________
q YES, my custom home will be open to the public. I will need signage.
q NO, my custom home will NOT be open to the public.
q YES, I plan on using a Southern Living House Plan or Plants Collection for my Parade Home
(Please send e-mail to ShannonH@gbahb to receive recognition)
q NO, I do not plan on using a Southern Living House Plan or Plants Collection for my Parade
Home
Magazine Information
Line A- Home Name
___________________________________________________________________________________
Line B- Builder/Company Name
___________________________________________________________________________________
Line C- Subdivision (even if not in a participating Parade Village)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Line D- Contact person Name (Place Realtor information here if preferred)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Line E - Contact phone (Place Realtor information here if preferred)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Line F - Contact e-mail (Place Realtor information here if preferred)
___________________________________________________________________________________
**Please double-check to ensure all information is accurate before submitting**
Judging/Marketing Criteria Sheet
BUILDING MATERIALS/METHODS: Does your home feature unique building materials or methods that could make
for an interesting story? For example, reclaimed or recycled materials, energy efficient methods, etc.
TRENDS & DESIGNS: What consumer trends have you noticed lately that you’ve incorporated into your homes?
These could be design trends (paint, furnishings) to general living trends (outdoor space, floor plans).
UNIQUE FEATURES: Does your home offer unique features that help it stand out? This could range from
architectural pieces to spaces like a wine cellar
Anything else?
Parade of Homes Entry Checklist
Please include the following items with your Parade home entry:
q Completed Parade of Homes entry form. If you have multiple entries, please include all of the house information in a second document.
q Check made payable to the GBAHB or credit card information
q Builder Bio (Please email to shannonh@gbahb.com)
q Builder logo (Please email a high resolution JPEG file to shannonh@gbahb.com)
q Rendering of home(s) (Email a high resolution JPEG or PDF file to shannonh@gbahb.com)
q Latitude & Longitude of your Parade home location (Email to shannonh@gbahb.com)
q Driving directions to the home (Email to shannonh@gbahb.com)
q Answers to judging/marketing criteria questionnaire
If entering a Village, please include the following:
q Village/community description
q High resolution of community logo (Email to shannonh@gbahb.com)
q Latitude & Longitude of the village/community location (Email to shannonh@gbahb.com)
Important Dates to Remember
Friday, February 12, 2016
Parade of Homes Entry Deadline
Thursday, April 7 & Friday, April 8, 2016
Builder Sign Pick-Up from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the GBAHB Office in the AGC
Building located at 5000 Grantswood Rd., Birmingham, AL 35210
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Parade of Homes Judging Day
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Parade of Homes Kick-Off Party & Awards Ceremony at the GBAHB Ideal
Home
April 23-24 & 30- May 1, 2016
Parade of Homes OPEN to the Public!