4/29/2025 Feature Update: Empire Communities & More Lead Acquisition Forms!

At New Home Buddy, we’re always pushing forward to create smarter, faster ways for you to connect with buyers—and today’s update is packed with powerful tools that turn casual browsers into real leads.

Plus, we’ve added another top builder to the platform! 🎉

Here’s what’s new:

• Empire Communities Is Now Live in San Antonio and Austin
• New 90-Second Lead Capture Popup
• New Favorited Home Registration Flow
• Cross-Sell Filters Now Apply Automatically to Builder Client Searches

Empire Communities Is Now Live in San Antonio and Austin

We’re excited to officially welcome Empire Communities to New Home Buddy!

One of the most respected builders in North America, Empire is now fully live across 11 communities, adding roughly 150 new homes to the platform.

What this means for you:

• 📍 Access Empire homes in both Greater San Antonio and Austin
• 📋 Real-time pricing, inventory, and builder-approved details
• 🔗 Instantly share Empire listings with your buyers—no delays, no outdated MLS info

“Empire’s entry into New Home Buddy brings even more high-quality options for agents and buyers alike. Whether it’s a move-up home, a first-time buyer plan, or something custom, you can now find it faster on NHB.”

— Chris Marti, Co-Founder @ New Home Buddy

If you work in San Antonio or Austin, Empire is a must-see addition to your searches.

90-Second Lead Registration Popup (Personal Links + Lead Gen Searches)

We all know that more clicks = more leads.

But now, more time browsing = even more leads.

That’s why we’ve introduced a new timed popup that appears after someone spends 90 seconds browsing one of your Personal Links, Lead Gen Searches, or individual home links.

Here’s how it works:

• After 90 seconds of engagement, casual browsers will be prompted to register as a client.
• When they submit their info, they’re instantly created as a new Client inside your portal.
• From there, you’ll get real-time email alerts so you can follow up quickly.

💡 Important: This does NOT apply to your existing Client Searches—only public browsing links where you want to capture new prospects.

We chose 90 seconds based on user behavior trends—and we’ll continue fine-tuning based on results. Our mission is simple: more opportunities, fewer missed connections.

Favorited Home Registration: Turn Curiosity into Conversations

We’ve also made it even easier for casual browsers to signal interest.

Now when someone clicks the heart icon (❤️) to favorite a home on your Personal Link, Lead Gen Search, or an individual listing:

• They’ll be prompted to register to save their favorites.
• Once they submit, they’re instantly created as a Client in your portal.
• Any homes they favorited before registering are automatically added to their profile.

This new flow lets interested buyers “raise their hand” in a natural, low-pressure way—and gives you real insights into what homes they love most.

🧠 Pro Tip: Promote your links with messaging like “Tap the ❤️ to favorite homes you love!” to boost engagement.

Builder Feature: Client Searches Now Honor Cross-Sell Rules Automatically

Builder Sales Reps, this one’s just for you. 🙌

Starting now, when you create a Client Search for a prospect:

• Cross-sell filters will automatically apply based on your builder’s selling rules.
• Clients will only see homes you’re authorized to sell.
• No risk of promoting homes outside your assigned communities.

Previously, a Client Search could show other inventory in your division outside of what you could sell. Not anymore. This change ensures your buyers stay focused—and your commissions stay protected.

🔁 What’s Next?

This is just the beginning. In the coming months, expect even more enhancements like:

• 📊 Real-time engagement dashboards for Builders & Agents
• 🤝 New ways for Builder Sales Reps to Connect with Agents
• 💡 Enhanced onboarding flows and in-app education

We’re committed to helping you sell more homes, faster—and giving you more ways to turn browsers into buyers.

🎯 Ready to Take Advantage of the New Features?

If you’re an agent or builder sales rep in San Antonio or Austin, now’s the perfect time to start using these tools in your marketing.

✅ Share your Personal Link with new prospects
✅ Post Lead Gen Searches on social media to boost lead capture
✅ Follow up quickly with new Clients right inside your portal

Sign up now to put this all into action:

Thanks for being part of New Home Buddy—where better leads, smarter tools, and real relationships power the future of new home sales.

Stay tuned. More big updates are on the way.