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Understanding the NAHB/WMS Fields

There are specific fields that are required for the different types of data to be given to NAHB. These fields are located in one of three locations, depending on their purpose.

Member/Companies NAHB/WMS Information 

Within the Members module on the general tab is a section called NAHB/WMS Information

  • HBA Number - This is the number for your Home Builders Association
  • NAHB Company ID - The company ID provided by NAHB/WMS for this member after they sign up for membership.
  • Primary Business Activity Code - The primary area of business for the company. These codes are defined by NAHB.
  • Secondary Business Activity Code - An additional area of business for a company. These codes are defined by NAHB.
  • Tertiary Business Activity Code - An additional area of business for a company. These codes are defined by NAHB.
  • Dollar Volume Code - The range of revenue dollars the company generates annually. The revenue ranges are defined by NAHB.
  • Number of Units Code - The range of dwelling units a company starts annually. The ranges are defined by NAHB.

Representatives NAHB/WMS Information

Found under the Members module on the Representative's Tab is a section called NAHB/WMS Information.

  • Contact Person ID (PIN) - NAHB/WMS generated representative ID
  • Subscription ID (MSN) - NAHB/WMS generated membership subscription ID
  • Membership Type - NAHB/WMS Membership Type
  • Spike HBA Number - HBA number for the spike(sponsor) of that membership
  • Spike Person ID - Person ID(PIN) for the spike(sponsor) of that membership

NAHBA Groups/Councils 

The NAHBA Groups/Councils are included in your database and may be found under the Groups module. To view only the NAHBA Groups/Councils, filter the list of groups on NAHB/WMS Councils from the Group Type options.

Each of these councils has a roster where you will add representatives who are members of the council. See Adding Members/Reps to a Group for details on adding or removing members from the roster. NOTE: You may also add reps to the groups on the member's Rep tab.

After you've added a representative to a council, you will be able to click on their name to access the following NAHB/WMS fields.

  • [Council Name] Subscription ID (MSN) - NAHB/WMS generated council membership subscription ID
  • [Council Name] Spike HBA Number - HBA number for the spike(sponsor) of that council membership
  • [Council Name] Spike Person ID - Person ID(PIN) for the spike(sponsor) of that council membership