9/8/2025 Feature Update: The Map & Lead Features You’ve Been Waiting For

At New Home Buddy, we’re always working to make finding and selling new construction homes faster, smarter, and easier. This month, we’re excited to roll out several powerful updates that improve the map experience, lead generation, and client connections.

These changes are designed to help agents and builder reps spend less time clicking around and more time closing deals. Let’s dive into the highlights.

• Clear Filters
• Draw Features: Cleaner, Smarter, Easier
• No More Embarrassing Draw Lines
• Smarter Lead Gen Searches
• New Favorite Email Alerts
• Builder + Agent Connection Updates
• Cross-Sell Filter Change
• See All Photos Button
• Next Steps

Filters: Reset with a Single Click

We’ve all been there—you set a bunch of filters, then realize you need to start fresh.

Now, with our Clear Filters button, you can instantly clear everything in one click or tap.

• Removes all filters you’ve applied
• Clears any drawings you’ve applied on the map
• Pops up automatically after you add filters

👉 This means no more endless “unchecking” just to start over. You’re back to a clean slate in seconds.

Draw Features: Cleaner, Smarter, Easier

Our Draw tool just got a major makeover. These changes make custom boundaries easier to create and share:

1. The Draw button now stands out from map points for better visibility
2. The Apply button is disabled until you draw a shape (no more accidental clicks)
3. The Search This Area button got a facelift: new color, animation, and magnifying glass icon so you can’t miss it
4. The Save Search button will be orange, not blue if you drew shapes but didn’t hit “Apply”

👉 These updates reduce mistakes and make it crystal clear when your drawn boundaries are active.

No More Embarrassing Lines

This one’s a game-changer.

We got some feedback that some people were a bit embarrassed about your map drawing skills and sharing those with clients. So now, when you share Client Searches or Lead Gen Searches, buyers will no longer see the drawing lines you used!

That means:

• No more awkward scribbles across the map
• No confusion for buyers
• Just clean, professional search results branded to you

Your buyers only see the homes you selected—not the messy process it took to get there.

Smarter Lead Gen Searches

We’ve improved how Lead Gen Searches (links you share for lead capture) work when drawings are involved.

Here’s the difference:

• If you create a Lead Gen Search with a custom boundary and filters, and someone becomes a new lead…
• Their auto-generated Client Search now carries over that same boundary and filters.

✅ Example:

You draw a shape around Kinder Ranch, set the price filter to $500K+, and share it as a Lead Gen Search.

If Serena Williams signs up from that search, her Client Search automatically has the same boundary and criteria.

No more starting from scratch. She sees exactly what she signed up for—and you look like a pro.

New Favorite Email Alerts

Communication just leveled up.

Now, both agents and builder reps get an email notification when a buyer favorites a home.

• Agents or Builder Reps→ You’ll know within 30 minutes when your client is showing interest
• Builder Reps → If you’re connected to an agent, you’ll also get notified when their buyer favorites one of your homes

⚠️ Agents, don’t worry: we never share your buyer’s contact info with builder reps. They’ll only see the agent’s info and the specific home or plan.

👉 This feature helps everyone follow up faster than ever—without breaking trust.

Builder + Agent Connection Updates

We’ve added more visibility to Connections:

• Builder Connections: Agents can now see their Division listed in Connections search
• Agent Connections: Once an agent connects with a builder rep, they can now see the Market(s) agents set on their profile

This makes it easier to manage your relationships and know exactly where each contact fits.

Plus, in the Builder Portal, we’ve added helper text and a CTA explaining how to get more agent connections:

“Send your Personal Link to real estate agents you work with and ask them to click the ‘Connect’ button. Once connected, you’ll get notified when their buyers are interested in your homes.”

Cross-Sell Filter: Simpler & More Accurate

Builder reps—you asked, we listened.

The Cross-Sell Filter now defaults to “Show My Homes Only.”

That means:

• By default, you’ll see exactly what you expect—only the homes you’re authorized to sell
• It matches what buyers and agents see when you share your Personal Link
• You can still toggle to “Show All Homes” if you want to view the full division inventory

👉 No more confusion. No more mismatched results.

See All Photos Button

Another highly requested update:

Every listing now has a See All Images button that includes the number of photos in the gallery.

Your clients (and you) can scroll through every available photo without missing details. This small but mighty update helps homes and communities shine.

Other Updates Worth Noting

• Coventry San Antonio is now live 🎉
• Performance boost: maps load faster and handle drawings better
• Behind the scenes, we’re preparing more data reporting tools for builders and agents (stay tuned!)

🚀 Next Steps

Here’s how to put these updates into action:

1. Try the Clear Filters button on your next search.
2. Test drawing boundaries with the new Apply + Save flow.
3. Preview one of your lead gen or client searches in a new tab and notice how your draw lines are hidden.
4. Watch your email for instant “favorite” alerts—then follow up right away.
5. Builders → Share your Personal Link with agents to grow connections.

👉 Haven’t created your Personal Link yet? Follow this guide to get started

Final Word

These updates are all about making your work easier and more effective. Whether you’re drawing boundaries, sharing searches, or tracking buyer favorites, New Home Buddy is here to help you stay ahead.

We’ll keep rolling out improvements—but for now, go explore the new map features and start using them today.

💡 Question for you: Which feature are you most excited about—reset filters, instant favorite alerts, or cleaner client searches?

Leave a comment in our Training & Feedback Facebook Group and let us know!