How Can We ALL Improve the Image of Our Industry?
Date postedFebruary 16, 2024
It's amazing the number of people who call the Association office looking for a "trailer" to buy, and the number of people who say they own a "trailer park." Let's use the correct terminology to help improve the image of our industry! For a full list of definitions for Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, etc., please click here. Check out the information below and make a conscience effort to use the correct terminology:
WHAT WE SHOULD BE SAYING! WHAT WE SHOULD STOP SAYING!
| Manufactured Housing Community or Land Lease Community | Mobile Home Park or Trailer Park |
| Manufactured Home | Trailer or Mobile Home |
| 1,200 sq. ft. Home | Double Wide or Single Wide |
| Smith's Home Sales | Smith's Trailer Sales |
| Professional Installation | Block and Level |
| Right Sizing | Down Sizing |
| Affordable Family Home | Starter Home |
| Builder or Home Center | Dealer or Retailer |
| Home Consultant | Sales Person |
| Gable End | Hitch End |
| Resident | Tenant |
| Monthly Land Lease Expense | Lot Rent |
| Service Request | Work Order |
| Avoid talking about "model year" |