NAHB Learning
Webinar: AI Foundations for Home Builders (AI 101) January 14 @ 1:00 PM (EDT)
Includes a Live Web Event on 01/14/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly webinar to help you understand what AI is, how it works, and how homebuyers already expect it to show up in their building experience. Learn the different types of AI, see real-world examples tailored to residential construction, and discover simple, quick ways AI can solve today's business challenges from industry pro and AI enthusiast Sara Williams, Aras & Co and moderator John Jones, SoftPlan Systems Inc. You'll walk away with resources and everything you need to create your first AI-powered product for your business.
Exclusively for NAHB Members & Credential Holders: Free registration for members after login. If you have not set up your NAHB account, please visit: www.nahb.org/register or call 202.266.8313

John Jones (Moderator)
SoftPlan Systems Inc

Sara Williams
President
Aras&Co Industries Inc
Sara Williams is a 20+ year veteran of the new home industry, with a career that bridges builder sales, marketing, and proptech innovation. From launching award-winning online sales programs to advising startups transforming housing, she’s built a reputation for driving strategic growth through smart systems, bold ideas, and strong relationships. Sara was one of the original online sales pioneers—earning the first national Online Sales Counselor (OSC) award from NAHB in 2013. She’s since trained and mentored hundreds across the builder and proptech space, launched the first digital sales and marketing Facebook community of its kind in 2015, and created industry-shaping content on lead conversion and compensation. In 2025, she launched Aras&Co, where she partners with builders, proptech companies, and industry leaders as a fractional CMO/CRO, growth advisor, and tech consultant. Whether she’s guiding a go-to-market strategy, coaching the industry on artificial intelligence, or helping a team modernize their sales systems, Sara is all about creating momentum that turns into measurable success.
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