The Real Deal
Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to participate in The Real Deal?
The entry fees are $200 for new construction homes and $100 for resale homes. These are per-home entry fees.

What are the dates?
April 16 – 20, 2009

How do I register my home(s) for The Real Deal?
Visit http://therealdeal.birminghambuilder.com/registration and get started. At this site you can register your homes, upload pictures and pay your entry fees online.

When does the house need to be open?
We are leaving that up to you. We just ask that it’s open to the public as much as possible during the 5 day event. You can specify on the registration site the open house days and times.

How will the GBAHB and BAR promote The Real Deal?
We are planning a heavy media blitz promoting the event through print, tv, radio and interactive media. The advertising campaign will be funded by the entry fees. The more entries we have the more advertising we can purchase. All ads will direct the public to www.therealdealbirmingham.com.

How will the public find out about my house?
Promotion of the event will direct the public to www.therealdealbirmingham.com. This will be a searchable database of all participating homes. The prospective homebuyer can read all of the details and see pictures of the home at this site. They can also contact you directly through the Contact Us form or call you at the number listed.

When will the website go live?
The Real Deal website, www.therealdealbirmingham.com, will go live approximately 12 days prior to the event.

Will I receive signage for my participating home(s)?
Yes, each participating home will be provided with 1 yard sign and 4 directional signs with arrow stickers.

When and where can I pick up my signage?
We will have pick up days Wednesday, April 8th – Friday, April 10th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Builders (new construction entries) can pick up their signs at the GBAHB office and Realtors (resale entries) can pick up at the BAR office.

Are sponsorships available?
Yes, for more information contact Lurenda Avery at 205-912-7000 ext. 1310 or email lurendaa@gbahb.com.

What happens if my house sells prior to the event?
If your participating house sells prior to the event you can replace it with another listing at no additional cost.

What is required in terms of home price and incentives?
Please keep in mind that this is a selling event and our goal is to move as much inventory as possible. Therefore, we ask that you list the home(s) at the lowest possible price. We also encourage participants to provide as many incentives to the buyer as possible.

What locations are covered by the event?
All of the Greater Birmingham area including Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb and St. Clair counties. We will also have a section featuring lake properties.

If you have any further questions please contact Lurenda Avery at lurendaa@gbahb.com or call 205.912.7000 ext. 1310.