How to Use the Pick Homes Search on New Home Buddy (And Send a Curated List That Wows Buyers)
Sometimes a filtered search isn’t enough.
You ran the filters. You found 40 great homes. But your buyer really only needs to see three of them.
Until now, there was no easy way to trim that list down. Your client saw everything.
That changes today. Meet the Pick Homes search — the fastest way to handpick the exact homes you want to send a client or lead.
Whether you’re a real estate agent or a builder sales rep, you can now filter your search and cherry-pick the homes that make the final cut. When someone opens your link, they see only the homes you chose. Nothing more, nothing less.
Here’s how to use it, step by step — plus a few pro tips to send curated lists like a closer.
Why Handpick Homes?
Filters are powerful. But they’re a blunt tool.
A buyer might tell you they want a one-story home under $400K near good schools. Great — that still leaves you 60 results. Half of them aren’t a real fit.
Sending all 60 makes you look like a search engine. Sending the right 3 makes you look like a pro who listened.
That’s what the Pick Homes search is for.
Here’s what changed:
- Before: You could filter your list, but once you got results, you couldn’t curate further. Your client saw every home.
- Now: You filter down and pick the exact homes you want to send.
Click “Pick Homes” from the Homes tab on your Agent or Builder Portal to enable pick mode.
A Quick Note on the MLS
Outside of the MLS, very few platforms let you handpick homes like this at all.
We took that same capability and made the selection process smoother — so building and sending a curated list is faster and easier.
What Pick Homes Does ✅
- Lets you select specific homes after you filter
- Lets you send up to 100 handpicked homes in a single list
- Works from the Homes tab, Lead Gen tab, or a client’s profile
- Saves your picks as a Client Search (private) or Lead Gen Search (public)
- Keeps every home branded to you, with your name and contact info
- Stays fully editable — add or remove homes any time
- Still captures leads and sends you instant email alerts
What Pick Homes Doesn’t Do ❌
- It doesn’t replace a regular saved search. Want filters only, no handpicking? Use “New Search” instead.
- It doesn’t lock your list. You can always go back and change which homes are included.
- It doesn’t change how leads work. You still get the buyer’s info and email alerts, just like any other search.
How to Pick Homes From the Homes Tab
This is the most common way to build a curated list. Here’s the flow.
Step 1: Filter Your Results (Optional)
Start on the Homes tab. Use any filters you like: price, beds, build status, school district, builder, and more.
You don’t have to filter. But narrowing first makes picking faster.
Step 2: Click “Pick Homes”
Look in the top right, just above “Save Search.” Click Pick Homes.
This opens Pick mode. Now you can start selecting.
Step 3: Select the homes you want
Tap any home to add it to your list. Selected homes get a green “Selected” badge so you always know what’s in.
You’ll see a running count at the top — like “Save 3 Homes” — so you never lose track.
When Pick Homes is enabled, click “ADD” on home cards to select them.
Step 4: Review just your picks
Want to see only the homes you’ve chosen? Click “View X Selected Homes.”
This filters the view down to your shortlist. It’s a quick way to double-check before you send.
Need to start over? Click “Clear Selected Homes” and pick again.
Once your selection is complete, click “Save X Homes” and choose your search type: Lead Gen Search or Client Search.
From there, you’ll be able to copy the search link and send it to your clients or post on your favorite social media platforms.
How to Pick Homes From Lead Gen or a Client’s Profile
You can also build a handpicked list straight from the Lead Gen tab or a client’s details page.
This is great when you already know who the list is for.
- Click Pick Homes to create a search of handpicked homes.
- Click New Search to create a regular saved search with filters (no handpicking).
You can also create a Pick Homes search from the Lead Gen tab, or from a Client’s profile page.
4 Ways to Add a Home to Your List
You’re not stuck clicking through one screen. There are four easy ways to add a home.
- From the list. Tap any home card in your search results to select it.
- From the home details. In Pick mode, click a home to open its full details — photos, price, and incentives — just like normal. Then click “ADD” to drop it into your list.
- By address. Use the “Find homes by address” search bar at the top of Pick mode to pull up a specific home fast.
- Mix and match. Combine all of the above. Add one by address, two from the list, and one from its details page. They all land in the same curated list.
With Pick Homes enabled, you can also add a home to your list from the home details page.
What Your Client Sees
Here’s the magic.
When someone opens your search, they see only the homes you picked. They can’t filter or sort to see others. The list feels personal — because it is.
If they favorite a home or ask a question, you get notified right away. And if it’s a Lead Gen Search, a new browser becomes a new lead in your portal automatically.
So your curated list doesn’t just look good. It keeps working for you after you hit send.
When a buyer or potential buyer clicks your Pick Homes search link, they’ll only see the homes you’ve selected!
Power Tips 🔥
- Pick the same day you talk. Build the list right after a call to stay top of mind.
- Keep it short. Three to five homes feels curated. Twenty feels like homework.
- Name it for the buyer. “Top 3 for the Garcias” beats “Search #14” every time.
- Reps: build a “just my homes” list. Handpick only the homes you sell, then drop the link in a text or email.
- Refresh it weekly. New inventory drops constantly. Swap in fresh picks to give buyers a reason to click again.
Head to your portal, run a search, and click Pick Homes. In under five minutes, you’ll have a curated list that’s branded to you and ready to send.
It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s free to use.
Need Help?
📧 Questions? Schedule a 1-on-1 virtual training session with our team. We’re happy to walk you through your first handpicked search.
