12/09/2025 Feature Update: Buyer Needs Requests Are Live + SEO + Cleaner Lists + Smarter Filters

We’ve rolled out several new improvements designed to help agents and builder reps work faster, collaborate more easily, and deliver exactly what buyers want.

Here’s what’s new:

Buyer Needs Requests Are Live — A Faster, Smarter Way to Match Buyers With Builders

Agents can now send direct “Buyer Needs Requests” to selected builders — giving builder reps instant visibility into what active buyers are searching for.

This is one of our biggest communication upgrades yet.

How It Works

  • Agents fill out a short form describing their buyer’s needs
  • They choose which builders or builder reps they want to notify
  • Connected builder reps receive the request instantly — just like a lead
  • Reps can respond quickly with matching inventory, future releases, or recommended plans

The best part: connections matter.

Connected reps receive these alerts first, giving them a real advantage in serving agents quickly.

Why This Matters

Before this feature, matching buyers with builders often meant:

  • Text threads
  • Facebook group posts
  • Guessing who the right rep is
  • Slow or inconsistent responses

Now everything happens inside one streamlined system — fast, clear, and documented.

It’s another step toward changing the way new construction homes are sold, by giving agents and builders a real communication channel built for today’s market.

Check out the full training guide for more info!

Cleaner, Easier-to-Read Clients List & Lead Gen List

Both pages received a UI cleanup to match the modern design and spacing used across the rest of the platform.

What’s Improved

  • More spacing
  • Less clutter
  • Cleaner typography
  • Stronger CTA buttons
  • A simplified layout that’s easier to scan
Screenshot of redesigned Lead Gen List Page on New Home Buddy
Redesigned Lead Gen List Page on New Home Buddy

These lists sit at the center of your daily workflow. This update makes them feel lighter, faster, and more intuitive — whether you’re managing clients or analyzing your top-performing Lead Gen Searches.

Simpler Filters to Match How Buyers Actually Think

We simplified three key filters after noticing that most people only needed them in one direction — not both.

Interest Rate → Max Only

People don’t search for a minimum rate — they want the best rate available.

Example: Interest Rate Up To 1.99%

Tax Rate → Max Only

Buyers want to know their ceiling, not a range.

Example: Tax Rate Up To 2.25%

Builder Paid Closing Costs → Min Only

Incentives make sense when you know the starting point.

Example: Builder Paid Closing Costs Starting at $10,000

This update makes filtering easier, more intuitive, and more aligned with how people actually search.

Agent Portal: A Better, More Powerful Builder Filter

The Builder filter inside the Agent Portal just got a major upgrade — making it easier to explore inventory and tailor searches for your buyers.

What’s New

Agents used to only be able to filter by typing in one builder name at a time.

Now the Builder filter:

  • Shows all builders in the market(s) you’ve selected in your profile
  • Lets you select multiple builders at once
  • Lets you exclude specific builders with a click
  • Displays the number of builder reps you’re connected with at each builder

This makes it incredibly useful for crafting niche searches, comparing builders, and creating targeted Lead Gen content.

Screenshot showing builder filter on the Agent portal allowing you to select exactly which builders you want to include in your saved search
Agent Portal: Select exactly which builders you want to include or exclude in your search

Why this matters

This update gives agents:

  • A clearer view of their markets
  • Better control when searching inventory
  • More personalized ways to curate homes for clients
  • A smarter workflow when working with connected builder reps

It also integrates seamlessly with your Market selections, so you always see the right builders.

Major SEO Improvements Are Now Live for All Shared Links

We’ve rolled out a huge upgrade to how New Home Buddy links appear across social platforms, search engines, and messaging apps,

New Home Buddy now uses fully implemented Server-Side Rendering, a major technical milestone for our web app.

In simple terms:

SSR lets us generate all SEO information before the page loads, so platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, iMessage, and Google instantly see the correct:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Preview Image

No missing previews. No generic text. No outdated link info.

This is something most dynamic web apps struggle with — but New Home Buddy now has it built in across the entire platform.

Every link you share now has accurate, customized preview data:

If you share it, we optimize it.

Cleaner URLs for Homes (No More “#”)

Individual home links now use a clean URL format — we removed the “#” symbol that caused Instagram and some other platforms to treat parts of the link like a hashtag.

This ensures your shared home links consistently show the correct preview image.

And Yes… Profile Photos on Link Previews Are Coming 😉

Now that SSR is fully live, we have the ability to load agent and builder rep profile photos directly onto the preview card for Personal Links.

There’s already a dedicated space in the design — meaning your branded link previews will soon feel even more personal and professional across social media.

Next Steps

Agents

  • Start using Buyer Needs Requests to help active buyers faster
  • Explore the new Builder filter to customize searches
  • Update saved searches using the simplified filters
  • Take advantage of the cleaner Clients and Lead Gen Lists

Builder Reps

  • Make sure you’re connected to agents in your market so you can receive Buyer Needs Requests directly
  • Use simplified filters to highlight incentives
  • Review your Lead Gen engagement with the improved UI

These updates move us closer to a smoother, smarter, more connected home-selling experience.

And we’re just getting started. More updates are already in development, including deeper analytics and additional UI upgrades that continue to elevate the entire New Home Buddy platform.

Thanks for being part of the mission — and for helping us change the way new construction homes are sold. 🚀

Log in to your Agent or Builder Portal today and explore what’s new:

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11/20/2025 Feature Update: A Fresh New Look + Powerful New Tools

New Home Buddy just received its biggest design upgrade ever–and we didn’t stop there.

This month’s update brings a cleaner UI, smarter workflows, a redesigned Client Details page, new QR code tools, clearer incentives, and deeper visibility across Connections.

Every change was built to help agents and builder reps work faster, share homes easier, and close more deals with less friction.

Let’s walk through everything that’s new:

A Fresh, Modern UI Across the Entire Platform

We gave both the Agent Portal and Builder Portal a complete visual makeover.

Almost every page has been redesigned. You’ll notice cleaner spacing, better typography, updated colors, and improved consistency from top to bottom.

Whether you prefer Light Mode or Dark Mode, the platform now feels smoother, brighter, and far more polished:

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New Home Buddy Light Mode – 11/2025
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New Home Buddy Dark Mode – 11/2025

Here’s what’s improved across both portals:

  • Cleaner colors and typography that’s easier to read
  • Consistent spacing and layout across all screens
  • Better navigation and visual hierarchy
  • Updated iconography
  • More modern buttons and form fields
  • Global UI refinements that make every page feel cohesive

This redesign is the foundation for even more improvements coming soon, including updates to the Clients list and Lead Gen Search pages.

Redesigned Client Details Page

The Client Details page was rebuilt from the ground up.

Before, the layout felt cluttered. Important actions were hard to find. Engagement tracking also wasn’t front-and-center. Now everything is cleaner, simpler, and easier to scan.

Discover New Home Buddy’s new UI, improved client tools, QR code sharing, better incentives, and smarter features for agents and builder reps.
Redesigned Client Details Page on New Home Buddy

What’s new:

1. A reorganized layout

Saved Searches, Favorites, and Activity are separated cleanly so you can focus on what matters.

2. A much larger Activity Feed

You now have a full, timestamped activity log with every home viewed or favorited. This makes follow-up easier and smarter.

3. Clearer buttons and actions

“New Search,” “Notes,” and “View Favorites Map” are easier to find.

4. Improved mobile layout

Client details now look great on every device — even when switching between searches, activity, and favorites.

This page is now one of the fastest ways to understand a buyer’s intent with just a quick glance.

Your Personal Link now comes with a built-in QR code–and it behaves differently depending on your device.

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Grab your Personal Link QR Code from your Profile page

On Desktop

Click the QR code icon and download the QR image instantly.

You can drop it onto:

  • Flyers
  • Open house sign-in sheets
  • Yard signs
  • Postcards
  • Email signatures
  • Business cards

Agents can use QR codes to generate new leads from print marketing.

Builder reps can use them to help local agents connect with them instantly.

On Mobile

Tapping the QR icon opens your phone’s share options.

You can:

  • Text the QR code
  • Save it to your photos
  • Drop it into group chats
  • AirDrop it at events
  • Send it via Messenger or WhatsApp

It’s the fastest way to share your branded link without typing a single word.

See How Many Connections a Builder Rep Has

In the Agent Portal, when you search for a builder rep on the Connections page, you’ll now see the total number of connections that rep has.

This appears as a small icon badge next to their name:

Screenshot of New Home Buddy showing list of Builder Reps and badge showing the number of connections they have
Agent Portal: The number of connections a builder rep has is now shown next to the badge icon when you search on the Connections page

Why this matters:

  • Agents can quickly identify highly connected reps
  • Reps with more connections often respond faster and collaborate more
  • It builds social proof and trust before forming a new connection

Connections are still fully agent-initiated–builder reps cannot add agents themselves. This ensures agents always stay in control.

Clearer Incentives and BTSA Information

We improved the incentives section on Home Details pages so agents can clearly understand all the financial benefits tied to a home.

This includes:

  • BTSA incentives
  • Commission percentage
  • Builder-paid closing costs
  • Promotional interest rates
  • Additional incentive promotions

Each incentive category includes a purple tooltip icon with a simple explanation of what that field means:

Cleaner incentives view on every listing

This extra clarity helps agents talk confidently about deals — without having to look up builder terminology, acronyms, or incentive structures.

Next Steps

Here’s how to get the most out of this update today:

1. Download your QR code and start using it on flyers, postcards, and at open houses.

This works for both agents and builder reps.

2. Visit any Client Details page to explore the new layout.

Check the Activity Feed and use it to guide your follow-up.

3. Try the new signup flow with a colleague to see the improved messaging.

Great for training and team onboarding.

4. Agents: Check your Connections page and search for reps you work with.

You’ll now see how many other agents trust them.

5. Explore incentives on any home.

Hover over the tooltips to see the new explanations.

November’s update brings some of the most meaningful improvements we’ve ever released.

The platform is now smoother, sharper, and easier to use — whether you’re creating searches, connecting with reps, or helping a buyer find the perfect home.

And this is only the beginning.

More UI updates, shortcuts, and time-saving features are already on the way.

Thanks for being part of New Home Buddy — and for helping us continue to change the way new homes are sold.

Log in to your Agent or Builder Portal today and explore what’s new:

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11/12/2025 Feature Update: Smarter Searches, Acre Lot Filters, and Events

At New Home Buddy, we’re continuing to make it easier for agents and builder sales reps to find, share, and sell new construction homes faster and smarter than ever.

This month’s update brings several new features you’ve been asking for:

  • Smarter automation when creating new clients
  • More transparency on listing updates (so you’ll always know how fresh a home is)
  • Brand-new filters for Half-Acre and One-Acre Lots
  • A full Events system now live in every market
  • And a cleaner, more personalized look inside your portal

Let’s dive in.

Creating a Client Now Auto-Creates a Client Search

Adding a new client search just got a whole lot easier.

Now, when you create a new client in your Agent or Builder Portal, New Home Buddy automatically creates a Client Search for them–no extra steps required.

How it works:

  1. Go to the Clients tab.
  2. Click “New Client”
  3. Once you hit Save, a Client Search will instantly appear on that client’s details page.

You can then click into the search to review or edit filters based on what they’re looking for, all without having to create one manually.

Why this matters:

  • Every new client now has an active, branded search ready to go.
  • You’ll immediately start receiving engagement alerts as soon as they browse, view, or favorite homes.
  • It’s a simple but powerful automation that keeps your workflow moving–and your pipeline growing.

This update pairs perfectly with the Client Search guide, which walks through advanced filters and real-time alerts.

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Go to “My Clients” > New Client to create a new Client and auto-create a Client Search!

“Last Checked” and “Last Updated” Added to Every Listing

Wondering how often our listings update? You’ll now see that info front and center.

Every home and plan on New Home Buddy now shows:

  • Last Checked – the last time our system synced the builder’s data feed or ran an import.
  • Last Updated – the last time something actually changed (like price, photos, or status).

This transparency helps you know how current every listing is — and gives you confidence when sharing homes with buyers.

Last Checked and Last Updated timestamps on New Home Buddy listings
Every listing on New Home Buddy now shows “Last Checked” and “Last Updated” info

Here’s how it breaks down:

Builders on Data Feeds

  • Last Checked: When the feed last synced (usually within the past 24 hours).
  • Last Updated: When any listing details were modified — price, photos, specs, or status.
    • Some homes may not show recent updates, and that’s okay — it simply means nothing has changed.

Builders on Manual Imports

  • Last Checked (Plans & Inventory): When our team last ran a manual import.
  • Last Updated (Plans): When pricing, photos, or other plan details were updated manually.
  • Last Updated (Inventory): When the most recent import included updates to that home.

This feature gives agents and builder reps a clearer view of how “live” each listing is – no guessing, no hidden delays.

Half-Acre and One-Acre Lot Filters Are LIVE!

This one’s a game-changer.

If your buyers want space to stretch out — or if your community offers it — this update is for you.

You can now filter by Half-Acre Lots and One-Acre Lots directly in the portal.

How to Find It:

  • Click More > Community Amenities
  • Check either “Half-Acre Lots” or “One-Acre Lots”

You’ll instantly see large-lot homes and communities across each Texas market — updated daily.

These filters are a hit with families, pet owners, and anyone seeking privacy without giving up convenience.

👉 For a deeper dive into why these listings are so popular (and to explore curated large-lot searches), read our full post: Find New Construction Homes on Half-Acre and One-Acre Lots in Texas

Events Are Now Live in Every Market!

Our Events system is officially live in both the Agent and Builder Portals — connecting the entire new home community like never before.

You can now:

  • View upcoming events in your selected markets (Agent Portal) or division (Builder Portal)
  • See grand openings, model tours, CE classes, networking mixers, and more
  • Find local happenings directly inside your portal — or browse on the web at: 👉 newhomebuddy.com/events/

Want to list your own event?
You can submit one in minutes through our online form — and for the rest of 2025, it’s completely free to promote.

Builders love it because it drives foot traffic to communities. Agents love it because it’s an easy way to stay plugged into what’s happening nearby.

List your upcoming builder event today!

Spot Your Profile Faster

A small but noticeable visual change: your profile picture is now displayed in the top-right corner of your portal. So if your profile picture is set, you’ll notice it replaces the old generic avatar icon.

This makes it easier to access your account settings, profile info, and your Personal Link options at a glance.

Speaking of which, if you haven’t customized your Personal Link yet, this is the perfect time. It’s your all-in-one branded link for social media, texts, and emails.

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Your profile picture now appears in the top right of your portal

Coming Soon: Buyer Needs Requests 🚀

We’re putting the finishing touches on one of our biggest features yet — Buyer Needs Requests.

Agents will soon be able to send a direct “Buyer Need” message to selected builders. Builder Reps who are connected with those agents will receive the request instantly, just like a lead.

Agents: Start connecting with Builder Reps now so you’re ready when this feature launches — those connections will determine who receives your requests first.

Builder Reps: The more agents you’re connected with today, the more Buyer Needs leads you’ll get the moment this feature goes live.

Stay tuned — this one’s going to be a game-changer.

Log in to your Agent or Builder Portal today and explore what’s new:

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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.

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
New Home Buddy Clear Filters button on Homes screen.
New “Clear Filters” button appears once you’ve added some 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”
New Home Buddy you have unapplied drawings warning
Make sure to click “Apply” after you draw on the map! If you don’t, the Save Search button changes color and you’ll see a reminder message to click 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 Home Buddy Auto-Generated Client searches for new leads will have same filters and map drawing applied as your lead gen search.
When a New Lead is created from your Lead Gen search, the search that’s created for them will have the same filters and location set!

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.

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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.

See All Photos button on New Home Buddy

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!

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8/11/2025 Feature Update: Market Selection is Live in Your Agent Portal!

Agents, we’ve just rolled out one of the most important updates yet—you can now set your Market (or Markets) inside your Agent Portal.

Why This Matters

Until now, the New Home Buddy map had a default center point between San Antonio and Austin so you could see all available homes. That meant when you shared your Personal Link, buyers would see everything on the platform.

Now, you’re in control.

When you set your market(s):

  • Your map defaults to the areas you select—no more zooming or scrolling to get where you want to work.
  • Buyers clicking your Personal Link will only see homes in your selected markets by default.
  • Change your market at any time, and your Personal Link updates instantly—no extra steps.
    • Note: you can still explore other locations by using the search bar or clicking “Search This Area” to see homes outside of the default market area.
Screenshots showing New Home Buddy Map view with No Markets selected vs with the Austin Market selected
Examples of how the map view changes based on Market selection in your Agent profile.

How It Works

  1. Log into your Agent Portal.
  2. Go to your Profile.
  3. Select one or multiple markets:
    • San Antonio
    • Austin
    • Dallas/Fort Worth
  4. Save your changes—that’s it!
New Home Buddy screenshot showing where on the profile screen to set your Market on the Agent Portal
Select the Market(s) you want to work in
New Home Buddy screenshot showing Austin, TX Market selected on Agent Profile
Austin, TX Market selected on profile

What Buyers See

If you select San Antonio, your map will be centered there with a generous radius to capture nearby communities.
Want to show homes in Austin too? Add it as a second market, and New Home Buddy will automatically calculate the best map view.

Buyers can still explore beyond your chosen markets—scroll the map and click “Search This Area”—but they’ll start exactly where you want them to.

Multiple Markets? No Problem.

Whether you work one city or cover all three, you can mix and match markets however you like.

  • One market = hyper-local focus.
  • Multiple markets = wider reach while still keeping the starting view relevant.
New Home Buddy screenshot showing multiple Markets selected in Agent Profile
Simply select as many Markets as you’d like to see or work in – New Home Buddy will do the rest!

For Builders: No Action Needed

We’ve already matched your division to the right market in our system.

In niche cases (like San Antonio–San Marcos), we can even set a custom pinpoint and radius for your listings.

Why This Update Is Huge

This update is a big step toward making New Home Buddy a localized experience for agents, builders, and buyers. It’s also the foundation for our future market expansions, both inside and outside Texas.

We’re continuing to change the way new construction homes are sold, and this feature makes sure every buyer starts their search exactly where you want them to.

✅ Action Step

Log in now and set your market preferences so your buyers see the right homes from the first click.

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7/22/2025 Feature Update: Smarter Lead Tracking, Better Filters, and Easier Signups

We’ve rolled out some BIG improvements on New Home Buddy — and whether you’re an agent or builder sales rep, these updates are designed to help you generate more leads, close deals faster, and stay organized every step of the way.

Here’s what’s new and why it matters:

Lead Gen Search Analytics Are Here!

Lead Gen Searches just got a serious upgrade.

You can now see exactly how each search is performing with brand-new analytics — no more guessing which links are working.

Here’s what shows up under each of your Lead Gen Searches:

Lead Gen Search analytics on New Home Buddy
Lead Gen Search Analytics – hover over the icons for tooltips!

New Icons and What They Mean

  • Filter Icon – Hover to view the filters applied to that search. Handy if you forgot what’s in it!
  • Magnifying Glass Icon – Total views (aka how many times it’s been clicked).
  • Finger Tap Icon – Number of home clicks (how many homes were viewed from that search).
  • Heart Icon – Number of homes favorited (which prompts registration and adds them as a New Lead).
  • +Person Icon – Total number of new leads captured from this search.

Why It Matters:

This is your new cheat code for understanding which saved searches are actually generating leads — and which ones you can tweak for better results. Now you’ll know which filters attract attention, which searches convert best, and where to focus your marketing efforts.

Want to boost your engagement? Try a Lead Gen Search filtered by:

  • Homes with builder-paid closing costs
  • USDA-qualified homes
  • Inventory ready by a specific move-in date
  • Specific schools or districts

🧠 Pro Tip: Create one Lead Gen Search for each niche audience you serve — like first-time buyers, military families, or empty nesters — then track which group converts best.

Check out our related guide: How to Use Lead Gen Searches (and Turn Browsers Into Leads)

Note: Analytics are also available on Client Searches.

Filters, Reorganized for Sanity (Finally!)

You asked. We listened.

Our filter system was… a little all over the place. But now it’s clean, easy to use, and grouped into logical categories to help you narrow down homes fast.

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New Filter organization on the Agent Portal

Here’s the New Filter Breakdown:

🔝 Top Bar Filters (Always Visible on Desktop)

  • Price
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Build Status
  • SqFt
  • Cross-Sell Only (Builder Portal Only)

🏠 Home Filters

  • Primary/Secondary Bedroom
  • Additional Rooms
  • Garage Bays
  • Heating Fuel
  • Cooking Fuel
  • Available by Date

🌳 Community Filters

  • Amenities
  • Tax Rate
  • Additional Taxation
  • Has HOA
  • USDA
  • School System & Specific Schools
  • Community

🏗 Builder Filters

  • Builder (Agent Portal Only)
  • Floor Plan
  • Interest Rate
  • Builder Paid Closing Costs
  • (Builder Portal Only): Agent Commission, Bonus, Home Collections (if applicable), Divisions (if applicable)

We hope this new filter organization helps you find what you’re looking for faster!

Simplified Signup + Account Migration Support

We’ve made it easier than ever to get started — and stay organized if your professional details change.

What’s New:

New users now see: “Are you a Real Estate Agent or a Builder Rep?”

A second question asks: “Is this your first time creating an account?”

  • If you say Yes, you’re good to go.
  • If you say No, we’ll direct you to contact Support for an account migration.
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Simplified signup flow

Why This Matters:

If you switch brokerages or builder companies, your email (aka your login) may change — but your contacts, lead history, and personal link shouldn’t have to disappear.

Migrating your account ensures:

  • You keep all your saved clients and leads
  • You don’t lose Builder Connections or Agent activity
  • You can retain your custom Personal Link extension (like /chris-marti or /austin-new-home-sales)

🛑 Without migration, your old link may still be locked to your previous email, which means you’ll lose out on branding and lead continuity.

Let us handle the migration — we’re here to make the transition seamless.

📈 What This All Means for You

Whether you’re sharing homes on Instagram, following up via text, or advertising your Lead Gen Search Links on Facebook, these updates are all about:

  • Better insights
  • Cleaner filters
  • Smarter workflows

They’re built for speed. For results. For you.

✅ Ready to Try It?

Here’s how to make the most of these updates:

  • 👉 Log into your portal and visit “Lead Gen Searches” to view analytics
  • Create a new Lead Gen Search using niche filters
  • Double-check your signup email — request a migration if needed
  • Explore the new filter layout on the Homes page

And don’t forget: every click, view, favorite, and form submission from a public link = a new lead added automatically to your Clients tab.

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7/9/2025 Feature Update: Connections, Create Search Improvements, & Client Activity Tracking!

We’re halfway through the year and New Home Buddy is only picking up steam. Today, we’re sharing a jam-packed feature update designed to help you work faster, collaborate better, and turn more browsers into real buyers.

From smarter saved searches to deeper client insights and better builder-agent partnerships — here’s what’s new.

🤝 NEW: Builder Connections Are Live!

Agents and builder sales reps can now officially connect inside the platform! With over 1,261 connections made in just the first 6 days, this feature is already changing the game.

What does it do?

  • Agents can choose a Builder Rep they trust — right from the portal or a Rep’s personal link.
  • Once connected, that Rep replaces the default contact on listings from that builder.
  • Reps receive real-time lead alerts when a connected agent’s client shows interest in one of their homes.
  • Bonus: A “Quick Notify” button makes it easy to alert your Builder Rep about an interested buyer — without needing to fill out a form.

Agents stay in control, and reps get better visibility and faster follow-up. It’s a win-win built to drive sales faster.

Check out our Agent’s Guide to Builder Connections or watch the videos below for more info!

For Builders

For Agents

🔍 Improved Create Search Flow: 3 Simple Steps

We’ve streamlined the process of creating a Saved Search. It’s now easier and faster than ever:

Step 1: Choose Your Search Type

  • Find New Clients (Lead Gen Search) – Public link, great for social media.
  • Create for a Specific Client (Client Search) – Private, tailored to one buyer.
New Home Buddy Create Search select search type

Step 2: Name Your Search

  • Enter a custom name — or let our new Auto-Naming tool name it for you based on your filters.
New Home Buddy Create Search name search

Step 3: Copy and Share

  • Click “Copy Search Link” and you’re done!
  • Once saved, the preview loads automatically, just like before.
New Home Buddy Create Search Share search

This new flow saves time and reduces confusion, whether you’re prospecting or prepping for a buyer consult.

📊 New: Activity Feed on Client Details Pages

No more guessing what your client looked at or when. Here’s what you’ll see when you visit a Client’s page:

New Home Buddy Client details Activity tracker

You can now:

  • See a timestamped list of every home your client viewed or favorited.
  • Click any home to jump right into the listing.
  • Use this insight to follow up with precision — even if you missed the email alerts.

This feature is especially helpful for keeping track of client activity across busy weeks. Consider it your new daily check-in tool to stay organized and responsive.

Note: Be sure to click refresh on a Client details page to see the latest changes. We’re working on making this update in realtime!

We’ve updated the Copy Link icons to make one of our most powerful features more obvious.

First, on the Home Details page, the copy icon now reads: “COPY HOME LINK”:

New Home Buddy copy home link

Also, on your portal’s top bar, the Personal Link icon has been unified and made more visible:

Personal Link icon change New Home Buddy

Why the update? Because Copy Link is the easiest way to generate leads, especially on social media.

Every link you share is branded to YOU and captures buyers when they favorite or inquire — but we found this tool was underused.

📌 Try it next time you’re posting a home tour or walkthrough video — and watch the leads roll in.

🌟 Welcome to Our Newest Builder Partners!

We’re proud to welcome several incredible new builders to the New Home Buddy platform:

  • Milestone Community Builders – Austin
  • Starlight Homes – Austin
  • Century Communities – Austin
  • Hakes Brothers – San Antonio

These additions bring even more variety, price points, and move-in-ready inventory to the buyers you’re serving. Log in now to explore and share!

📈 Platform Milestone: 30,800+ Unique Users in June!

June was our biggest month yet with over 30,800 unique users engaging with New Home Buddy. 🚀

That’s thousands of buyers browsing new construction homes through agent and builder links — proving that smarter tools lead to better results.

Ready to Explore the New Features?

Here’s your checklist:

✅ Connect with your favorite Builder Reps
✅ Create a new Lead Gen Search and post it today
✅ Check out your client’s activity feed
✅ Use the COPY LINK button to drive engagement

Let’s keep changing the way new construction homes are sold. 💥

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5/02/2025 Feature Update: Client Notes & Clearer Language in Your Portal

We’ve made a few small—but mighty—updates to help you stay more organized and avoid confusion when managing leads and clients inside New Home Buddy.

This update includes two key improvements:

  • You can now add private notes to your clients directly inside your portal.
  • We’ve made some simple language changes to make it easier to understand who’s who, and what’s what—especially when it comes to generating leads vs. working with active buyers.

New Feature: Add Notes to Any Client

Whether it’s a quick reminder, call recap, or next steps—you can now add a note to any client directly from their profile.

You can see this on any Client Details page (click the Notes button or pencil icon to Edit the Client):

During New Client creation (look for the Notes field)

New Home Buddy Screenshot – add client notes
Add or edit notes on the Client Details page by clicking the “Notes” button or the ✏️ icon.

You can also add notes during New Client creation:

New Home Buddy screenshot showing where to add notes when you create a client.
You can now add notes when you create a new Client.

Notes are saved privately to your portal and editable any time.

💡 You can use Notes to keep track of important context: buyer preferences, follow-up timing, or what stage they’re in.

Language Updates: More Clarity, Less Confusion

We heard your feedback—some of our terms weren’t as clear as they could be. So we’ve cleaned things up to make New Home Buddy easier to navigate and explain to others.

We renamed this to better reflect what these links are for: generating leads.

Why the change?

“Open Search” sounded like a technical term and often needed extra explanation. With our recent upgrades that turn clicks into leads, the new term says it all:

Lead Gen Searches = links that bring in new buyers.

No functionality has changed—just clearer naming.

Lead Gen Searches on New Home Buddy
Go to Lead Gen > Lead Gen Searches

2. Builders: “Clients” are now “Buyers” (in the Clients tab)

Inside the Builder Portal, you now create Buyers and Agents—instead of Clients and Agents.

Why the change?

The old setup led to awkward terms like “Client Clients.” This update makes the distinction more intuitive.

You’ll still select a type (Agent or Buyer) when creating a contact. Nothing about the flow has changed—just the words on screen:

New Home Buddy screenshot showing Client type selection on the Builder Portal.
Builder Portal Client Type selection: Choose “Agent” or “Buyer”

You’ll also see the term “Buyer” on your Clients list:

New Home Buddy screenshot showing Buyers on Client List
The Builder Portal Clients list now shows “Buyer” as the Client Type.

💡 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.

That’s It—Quick, Clean, and Built for Better Workflows

These may seem like small tweaks, but they’re all about making your day smoother.

Less guesswork. Less friction. More focus on selling.

🔔 Log in now to try it out:

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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

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.

Empire Communities in San Antonio and Austin on New Home Buddy
Empire Communities is now live in San Antonio & Austin on New Home Buddy (Agent Personal Link example)

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.
Screenshot of popup form when when someone is browsing your Personal Link or an Lead Gen Search link on New Home Buddy.
When someone is browsing your Personal Link or an Lead Gen Search link, they’ll be prompted to sign up after 90 seconds.

💡 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.
Screenshot of sign up prompt when a new lead favorites a home on New Home Buddy
When someone favorites a home (❤️) on your Personal Link or an Lead Gen Search link, they’ll be prompted to sign up.

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:

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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.

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4/21/2025 Feature Update: David Weekley, Lead Acquisition, Better Email Alerts

At New Home Buddy, we’re not just listing new homes—we’re engineering the future of how they’re discovered and sold. And today, we’re excited to roll out a major update that transforms the way builders and agents capture leads, engage buyers, and close deals.

This update is packed with powerful upgrades that push us one step closer to making New Home Buddy the most intelligent, agent-friendly, builder-backed platform in the new home market.

Here’s what’s new:

David Weekley Homes Joins New Home Buddy in San Antonio

One of the most trusted names in new construction, David Weekley Homes is now officially live on New Home Buddy for the San Antonio market!

What makes this a big deal? They’re live via automated data feed—meaning their listings are pulled directly from the source and always up to date.

Why Data Feeds Matter

For builders, our XML feed options eliminate the manual back-and-forth of updating inventory. That means:

  • No outdated info
  • No duplicate work
  • No delays

Just clean, builder-approved listings, updated every few hours, automatically. Builders like David Weekley now enjoy a hands-off experience with 100% accuracy—and agents get the freshest listings the second they hit the system.

🛠 Want to see how data feeds work? Check out our Data Integration Guide.

David Weekley Homes on New Home Buddy
Welcome to New Home Buddy David Weekley Homes!

Davidson Homes & Scott Felder Homes Now Running on Data Feeds (San Antonio)

Two more builder partners are making big moves:

  • Davidson Homes and Scott Felder Homes are both now fully live via automated XML data feeds in the San Antonio market.

Previously, both builders were updating inventory manually—now it’s hands-free and always up to date.

This upgrade means:

  • Agents and buyers see accurate, builder-verified inventory
  • Builders save hours every week avoiding spreadsheet chaos
  • Faster time-to-market for every new home listed

Whether you’re sharing listings or scheduling tours, these feeds ensure the info is always fresh.

Scott Felder Homes and Davidson Homes on New Home Buddy
Scott Felder Homes and Davidson Homes San Antonio data feed is live on new Home Buddy!

Let’s talk about the game-changer: You can now turn any Personal Link or Lead Gen Search into a lead magnet. Automatically.

Here’s how it works:

  1. When someone clicks your Lead Gen Search or Personal Link and submits a contact form…
  2. They’re instantly added to your Clients > New Leads section (see screenshot below).
  3. The exact link they used becomes a personalized Client Saved Search—no extra work required.
New Lead creation in New Home Buddy
New leads that fill out a contact form will automatically be added as a new Client in your portal. In addition, their Client Saved Search will automatically be generated.

You’ll also get an instant email notification so you can follow up while they’re still engaged:

New Lead created New Home Buddy
You’ll receive an email every time a new lead is created in your portal.

This means:

  • Saved Searches are created for them—so they can start favoriting homes right away
  • Every social post, text message, or flyer can generate real leads
  • New clients show up automatically in your system

So whether you’re posting Lead Gen Searches on Instagram or a new contact clicks your Personal Link in your email signature —every inquiry becomes a real, trackable lead.

New Home Buddy Screenshot showing New Leads populating automatically in Clients tab
View new leads by going to Clients > then click on New Leads

🧲 No more anonymous interest. No more leads falling through the cracks.

👉 Learn how Lead Gen Searches work

Smarter Email Notifications for Agents & Builders

You asked, we listened.

We’ve completely rebuilt our email notification system from the ground up—with over 20 unique automation sequences—to make sure the right people get the right information at the right time.

Here’s what that looks like:

  • 💡 Agents get notified when they receive a new lead from their link
  • 📨 Leads get a confirmation email—with a direct link to their new Client Saved Search
  • 🏗 The Builder contact on the home get notified when an agent shows interest in one of their homes and when an agent’s client shows interest (agent contact info only, client details stay private)
Improved emails show you exactly who to contact and what they’re interested in.
Note for Agents: Builders will only see your contact info, not your clients’ info.

This update is all about clarity and connection—no more black hole leads, no more “Did they get it?” confusion.

“This isn’t just lead gen. It’s relationship-building on autopilot.”

— Chris Marti, Co-Founder @ New Home Buddy

This system creates mutual visibility between builders and agents—so you’re no longer wondering who’s engaged, who’s interested, or what’s next.

It’s a big step toward our goal: helping agents and builders work together to sell more homes, faster.

New “Trainings” Tab for Agents & Builders

We’re making it even easier to learn how to win on New Home Buddy.

You’ll now find a “Trainings” tab in the left-hand menu of both the Agent Portal and Builder Portal. Inside, you’ll find:

Whether you’re a first-time user or need help unlocking advanced features, it’s all right there—just a click away.

Training Resources tab New Home Buddy

🔁 What’s Next?

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

  • 📊 Real-time engagement dashboards for Builders & Agents
  • 🗺 Localized map features, and event tools
  • 💡 Enhanced onboarding flows and in-app education

We’re building the future of new home sales—and we’re doing it fast.

Join the New Home Buddy Movement

If you’re a real estate agent or builder sales rep in San Antonio or Austin, now’s the time to take full advantage of everything New Home Buddy has to offer.

✅ 100% FREE for agents
✅ Leads delivered directly to your portal
✅ Listings pulled directly from builders
✅ Real-time updates, automatic notifications

Jump in now:

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Welcome aboard to David Weekley Homes, and an upgraded experience with Scott Felder and Davidson Homes. And to everyone using New Home Buddy—thanks for being part of the movement.

More big things are coming soon. Remember, you can always check out the latest feature updates from the training tab in your portal.

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