Your NAHB membership provides access to educational programs and industry experts to help your business grow, saves you money through discounts and advocacy efforts, and connects you to the largest network of home building professionals. NAHB fights for members' interests on important issues, and purchasing power through the member advantage program saved members $17 million in 2015. The organization also provides local economic impact reports and a network of fellow members to support your business.

1. Unlock the value
of your membership
Welcome to the National Association of Home Builders!
When you joined your local home builders association, you also automatically became a member of the
state association and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Your 3-in-1 membership means
you have access to even more resources to help your business grow and to move our industry forward.
The NAHB federation includes 800 state and local associations, representing more than 140,000 members
like you—home builders and remodelers, along with those who work in closely related specialties such as
sales and marketing, housing finance, and manufacturing and supplying building materials.
Together we create the largest network of home building professionals. And our strength is in your
success.
As a builder myself, I understand how critical it is to ensure that every investment you make delivers real
value. This guide will help you learn more about the benefits of your NAHB membership.
You also will find many of your member benefits start on NAHB’s website. I encourage you to visit
nahb.org/welcome to create your online profile and start unlocking the value of your NAHB membership.
Sincerely,
Ed Brady
President, Brady Homes Illinois
2016 NAHB Chairman of the Board
You Gain a Competitive Edge
We Fight for You
You Save Money
You Gain Access to Industry Experts
You Connect with the Industry’s Best

2. Unlock the value
of your membership
You Gain a Competitive Edge
We Fight for You
NAHB’s nationally recognized educational programs give you the tools you need to gain an edge in the industry. Our innovative
approaches allow you to take advantage of dynamic professional development opportunities on a wide range of topics.
Education programs include:
 Courses and seminars—both in-person and online—are tailored to your needs, with curriculum and instructors to boost your
success and increase your profit margins.
 13 professional designations that offer opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.
Plus, NAHB’s official bookstore, BuilderBooks.com, offers members a discount on products and publications to help you streamline
your daily operations and, ultimately, build and sell more homes.
NAHB fights for our members on Capitol Hill, in your state and in the communities where you do business. We work hard to defeat
excessive regulations and to protect your business.
Our advocacy efforts include educating policymakers and the Administration, building successful coalitions, and mobilizing our
grassroots on a range of issues, including:
 The tax code
 Federal housing programs
 Environmental laws
 Building codes
 Building materials
 Housing finance
$5,700 per housing start
NAHB members will save a total of $5,700 per housing start in
2016 due to NAHB’s advocacy efforts, along with other select
member benefits.
Local Advocacy in Action
NAHB supported the North Carolina HBA in its efforts to enact a cost-saving property tax
rule, HB 168, Exempt Builders’ Inventory. The legislation exempts from local property tax im-
provements to land being developed for residential purposes as well as the construction of
single-family and duplex dwellings being offered for sale.
The estimated value of this advocacy win equals
for builders in 2016.

3. You Save Money
Unlock the value of your membership
NAHB’s purchasing power means big savings for you! Your NAHB membership provides you discounts on :
 Vehicles
 Shipping
 Retirement planning
 Computers
 Car rentals
 Office supplies
 And more!
$17 million
The amount that NAHB members saved in 2015 through the NAHB Mem-
ber Advantage program.
Learn more at nahb.org/ma
Real Savings, Right Now
NAHB members utilizing the discounts offered through the Lowe’s benefit program saved an
average of in 2015.

4. You Gain Access to Industry Experts
You Connect with the Industry’s Best
With more than 140,000 members from all areas of the housing industry, NAHB is a one-stop networking shop!
NAHB, along with your state and local associations, provide hundreds of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow
professionals, future customers and suppliers, including:
 Local networking receptions and monthly membership meetings
 Regional trade shows
 International Builders’ Show
 Special-interest councils
NAHB members also support each other and value the opportunity to “do business with a member.” This leads to more referrals
and a more robust bottom line for your business.
Unlock the value of your membership
As an NAHB member, you have access to our expert staff advisors who can address your specific business questions. Our experts
include distinguished economists, tax specialists, financial experts and regulatory and technical specialists.
Members also benefit from:
 Economic analysis and housing research
 NAHB research into innovative building products and construction techniques
 Legal research staff
Local Economic Impact Reports
NAHB provides members reports that estimate the local economic costs and benefits of
home construction. “The best service that I’ve received from NAHB recently is through the
Economics Department...I had a [local economic impact] report done and it was a very instru-
mental in convincing the local authorities that approving my community would be beneficial
to the area.”
—Robert Karen, Symphony Development Group, Owings Mills, MD
Tapping into the NAHB Network
When Nathan Young, owner of Nathan Young Construction Inc. in Portland, Ore., wanted to expand his busi-
ness, he sought the expertise of fellow NAHB members.
“its been a great help to talk to veterans in the business...The best thing is the collaboration and knowledge you
can get from those who’ve been in your business...You’re part of a network that is close and strong.”