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Episode #272: Connecting Home Buyers with Information – Marc Regardie

⏱️ 26:32 🎀 Greg Bray, Kevin Weitzel, Mark Regardi
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Episode #272: Connecting Home Buyers with Information – Marc Regardie
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  • 0:00
    Welcome and Intro
    Greg Bray and Kevin Weitzel introduce Marc Regardie, Head of Sales for new construction at homes.com, and discuss his background.
  • 0:51
    Marc's Background
    Marc shares his career journey, including his family's history in new construction, starting his own ad agency and CRM company, and his path back to new construction at homes.com.
  • 6:32
    About Homes.com
    Marc explains homes.com's vision, its acquisition by CoStar Group, and its "your listing, your lead" philosophy, which ensures leads go directly to listing agents or builders.
  • 16:47
    New Construction Launch
    Marc details the upcoming launch of homes.com's dedicated new construction section, offering free data feeds and leads to builders, and aiming to be the most comprehensive resource for new homes.
  • 26:25
    Consumer Needs
    Marc discusses how homes.com addresses consumer desires for both breadth (one-stop shop for all new communities) and depth (detailed neighborhood information) in their home search.
  • 31:40
    Builder Concerns & Marketing
    Marc addresses builder concerns about being lost in the shuffle and explains homes.com's advertising-based model, which offers increased exposure for paying builders.
  • 42:00
    New Construction vs. Resale
    Marc explains how homes.com will integrate new construction and resale listings while offering dedicated search experiences for consumers specifically looking for new homes.
  • 45:26
    Lead Follow-Up & CRM
    Marc discusses homes.com's plans for CRM integration and the expectation that leads from their platform will be of higher quality due to well-informed consumers.
  • 48:52
    Future Trends & Data
    Marc shares insights into future trends, emphasizing the importance of rich, detailed data from builders to meet evolving consumer demands and enhance the search experience.
  • 57:30
    Final Advice & Contact
    Marc advises builders not to shy away from providing ample information to consumers and shares contact details for builders interested in homes.com's new construction platform.

Speakers

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Greg Bray
Host β€” Blue Tangerine
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Kevin Weitzel
Host β€” Out House
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Mark Regardi
Head of Sales for new construction at homes.com

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize providing comprehensive and robust content for your listings; consumers are looking for more information, and listings with more data get higher engagement and leads.

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Be open to new platforms that offer free data feeds and lead generation, especially those that align with consumer-friendly models like "your listing, your lead."

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Understand that your biggest competitor is often the resale market, not just other builders; position your new homes to compete effectively by highlighting unique benefits.

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Invest in tools like Matterport to enhance your listings with immersive experiences, as these significantly increase consumer engagement.

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Actively participate in platforms that aggregate new home listings; even if you don't pay for premium exposure, having your homes listed where buyers search is crucial.

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Evaluate your data management processes to ensure you can easily share detailed, up-to-date information with listing platforms to maximize your visibility and appeal.

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Recognize that consumer expectations for instant gratification and extensive information are growing; adapt your marketing strategies to meet these demands or risk falling behind.

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