Deadline Coming Up for New CAASH Designation
 The deadline is fast approaching for industry professionals interested in earning NAHB's new Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation. Experienced pros who wish to be grandfathered must apply by Dec. 1, while all other applicants have until Dec. 15.
New CAASH inductees and those who are grandfathered will be recognized at the CAASH Induction Ceremony/50+ Housing Council Networking Dinner to be held Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, during the 2008 International Builders' Show in Orlando.
The CAASH designation was created for housing professionals serving the rapidly growing 50+ housing market. The designation provides the essential knowledge, tools and skills to help you succeed — from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to closing the sale and servicing the mature customer.
To apply for the CAASH designation, you must:
- Meet the requirements
- Complete the three CAASH courses
- Designing for the Active Adult
- Selling to Active Adults
- Trends and Research Methods to Define the Active Adult Lifestyle
- Have a minimum of three years in the 50+ housing industry
- Show evidence of 50 elective credits
- Submit your application by Dec. 15
- Go to www.nahb.org/caashinfo to fill out the CAASH application
Experienced industry professionals can apply to be grandfathered for the CAASH designation. To be eligible, you must:
For more on the CAASH designation, please call NAHB's Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or e-mail CAASHinfo@nahb.com. Or visit CAASH facts for more details. [Return to top]
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