New Homes Specialist Jennifer Barkan Recognized by NAHB

Bishard Homes is honored to congratulate our very own New Homes Specialist, Jennifer Barkan, on her recent recognition from the NAHB's National Sales and Marketing Awards. Bishard Homes is proud to have such a credible and experienced industry leader on our team.Way to go Jennifer! Winners Announced for National Sales and Marketing Awards NAHB’s National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) has announced Silver Award Winners for The Nationals new home sales and marketing awards. The Nationals salutes and honors the best in the building industry for their determination, integrity, creativity and endurance. Silver Award Winners are the top vote recipients in each category and are the finalists for the Gold Award. Gold Awards in each category were presented as part of the International Builders’ Show January 20-22. Rose & Womble Realty Co. received 2015 Silver Award honors in two categories; Online Sales Person of the Year (Jennifer Barkan) and Sales Person of the Year (Robert Mitchell). Jennifer Barkan has been an invaluable asset to the Rose & Womble Realty Co. team since 2005. Jennifer, or more commonly known online as “Ask Jen” has branded herself as the go-to resource for all new homes questions in the Hampton Roads market and beyond. Her online marketing initiatives include a heavy focus on Facebook, Twitter, blogging and onsite virtual tours of current inventory. Make sure to follow her coverage of the International Builders’ Show! Robert Mitchell has been a triumph to the Rose & Womble Realty Co. New Homes team since 2009. Robert’s ability to balance a very diverse price, location and client portfolio have helped him achieve great success in the Hampton Roads market. Robert is the current site agent for Seasons at Cahoon, a new homes community in Chesapeake, Va. For more information on this community, check out the Rose & Womble Realty Co. blog. About the NAHB Nationals: Started in 1982 as the Institute of Residential Marketing, The Nationals award program continues to recognize superior new home sales and marketing achievements. With 57 categories across various disciplines of the new home industry, the awards honor excellence in product and community design, advertising, marketing and sales achievements by individuals and sales teams at Caesars Palace and is expected to draw more than 1,000. “The Nationals are the most prestigious awards of their kind, setting the benchmark for innovations in new home design, marketing and sales,” said Christy Beck, chairperson of the Nationals. “NAHB’s commitment to recognizing originality, imagination and success has been exemplified by its award winners since the competition’s inception.” During a three-day judging process, a panel of 7 industry professionals from across the country determined the Silver and Gold award winners from a field of over 1,300 entries. The Nationals are co-sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. To view sliver award winners or to order tickets to the event, visit http://www.thenationals.com