Go tech or go home
Many builders have accelerated their digital sales programs by investing in tech apps to enhance the online sales process. For instance, client TRI Pointe Group and its brands have expanded the use of digital platforms so buyers can self-schedule appointments online, attend virtual tours and events, leverage interactive tools, access an online design studio, interact with the sales team, and even reserve a home online-from the safety and comfort of their own homes. As COVID continues, builders need to think of new ways to engage online.
Speaking of model homes and grand openings…
Grand openings are a key tactic for driving interest and buyers to new communities. How has COVID-19 affected grand openings during the past three months and what will they look like moving forward?
We have some answers.
NewGround Principal Carol Ruiz, joined by Wick Marketing’s Barbara Wray, Lisa Parrish of Team PMP, and Cindy Lo of Red Velvet Events, discussed during a recent webinar creative ideas on how to successfully launch the opening of new home communities, virtually and otherwise, as the economy slowly opens up. Watch here to learn how builders can respond.
Clients and NewGround in the news
Here are some recent successes from our mighty PR team! (We don’t like to brag, but…)
Help for ZOOM users
Raise your hand if you haven’t been on a ZOOM call. NewGround wrote some tips for Multifamily Executive magazine readers on how to project the best, most professional image whether it’s during a TV interview or meeting with the leasing team.
America at Home study
NewGround is thrilled to partner with Nancy Keenan, DAHLIN Group, Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, tsk ink LLC, and Belinda Sward, Strategic Solutions Alliance, to promote the America At Home Study. In this piece from Builder, written by Teri, one of the key takeaways reveals that 46% of respondents now prefer to own versus rent, and for those households planning to continue to rent, single-family detached homes are a top choice.
What’s new in home design?
Gina Nixon, vice president of sales and marketing with Thomas James Homes, talked to Diana Mosher about how the single-lot new home replacement builder strives to remove obstacles and frustrations typically associated with the custom building and new home buying processes.
