Market Proof Marketing: Home Builder Marketing Insights

What do we really know about the effectiveness of digital advertising? Are brand keywords worth it? In our first ever 2-part news series, we examine if digital advertising actually works, scenarios where it might not, and if not, why are we spending all this money? We also talk with Lynne Davis, CEO and Founder of NterNow, to learn how to create experiences that today’s independent home buyer want...

This special episode is extended story time with Kevin because his internet wouldn’t allow for a normal recording session to happen. Enjoy! Story Time: The Oakley’s begin the process of looking for their next home – and things don’t all go quite as expected The minimum standard for digital marketing keeps getting higher and higher. If you’ve rely heavily on the MLS to drive sales you might relate....

Ryan Snarr, Director of Marketing for Destination Homes, joins us this week to discuss the necessities and pitfalls of purely creative marketing work in home building. Also, Andrew’s warranty saga continues, Facebook changes their branding, and how should agencies really charge for their time? Story Time: (0:45) Warranty Woes Part 2 with Andrew: The value of setting customers’ expectations In the...

In this story and news-packed episode, Kevin, Andrew and Jackie go into depth on a few big topics. They tackle: The future of the home builder’s role post-close No more excuses for home builders NOT to have reliable marketing data. Marketing multiple communities in close proximity to one another with simultaneous launches and so much more… Story Time: (4:52) Jackie discusses FB Messenger, IG Direc...

Our guest this week is David Allison, author, lecturer, ex-Global VP of Marketing, and mastermind behind The Valuegraphics Database, the first global dataset created specifically to help organizations predict and influence behavior using the values we share. David began his career in advertising, eventually owning a marketing communications firm in Vancouver where he worked with high-rise urban de...

Kevin’s away so Andrew, Jackie and Becca take over the podcast! This week we speak with Quint Lears, the mastermind behind NewHomeSales.com and RELENTLESS: The New Home Sales Documentary, which has been viewed more than 33 thousand times on YouTube. We learn why and how he got started making videos, tips for going viral, how to write a book, selling new vs used, and so much more. Story Time: (1:46...

This week the DYC team discusses three big news ideas – where you should focus your efforts to get maximum ROI, how to plan a content marketing budget for 2020, and the sales tech debate: does new home sales need more or less marketing automation? Listen and weigh in… Story Time: (2:10) Andrew answers the question: “A coming soon community needs a lift and another community is underperforming. We’...

This week we welcome our first ever repeat podcast guest! Steve Shoemaker is VP of Sales & Marketing for Ideal Homes in Oklahoma City. On Ep 68: Live from the 2019 Online Summit, Steve mentioned he was participating in the Parade of Homes and teased his reasoning behind it. Well… we couldn’t just get that go, so we invited him back to talk about it! Learn why Ideal Homes was in the Parade of Homes...

We are live from the 2019 Online Sales & Marketing Summit in Chicago! Kevin and Andrew take to the rooftop of the iconic LondonHouse hotel and chat with attendees about their favorite parts of the Summit and what they hope to learn. Special guests are Kelli Davis (Mungo Homes), Beth Russell (Stylecraft), Beth Phillips (Caviness & Cates), Bryce Baker (Chesapeake Homes), Steve Shoemaker (Ideal Homes...

This week Kevin, Andrew and the entire DYC Team are in Chicago for the 2019 Online Sales & Marketing Summit! Kevin is solo for a quick news segment and to introduce this week’s guest: Justin Nolette, Marketing & Digital Sales Manager with Sterling Homes in Edmonton, CA. They talk progressive marketing techniques and the difference between American and Canadian approaches. News: (1:02) Facebook and...

This week we take a deep dive into unattended access. We mentioned it briefly on episode 62, but there were a slew of follow-up questions. We talk about set-up options, pros and cons, how to make it work, and what it means for the future of real estate. Plus… we have been trying to shorten the Story Time segment but it’s hard when there are so many interesting tangents. Weigh in on if we should cu...

What happens when your pre-sale program goes a little too well? This week we talk with Carrie Rogiers, Marketing Manager for Fischer Homes, about how her model homesite became an overnight campground, and what her team did to accommodate the campers! Plus… #ChickenSandwichWars, Facebook special ad categories and more. (Apologies for the slight background noise on Carrie’s audio!) Story Time (0:56)...

There was so much interesting news to discuss on this episode that we didn’t even get to our planned topic of the week! Hear our take on iBuyers, organic search, more Facebook privacy options, and the curious deepfake trend. Plus, we had our first caller on the MPM podcast line! Hear her question and our answers about Facebook ad targeting. Story Time (2:47) Becca shares the value of taking market...

What is mystery shopping’s best and highest use? What do you do with the results? When should you NOT use it? In this week’s episode, we chat with Leslie Jeter, President of Clear Evaluations, to demystify secret shops. From techniques to reporting, learn how mystery shopping has changed over the last 20 years. Story Time (1:35) Jackie shares a viral real estate listing that made its way from Flor...

This week, Kevin and crew chat about one of our most-asked questions… “What’s next in online marketing?” Plus, Mike Lyon makes a guest appearance to introduce a brand-new solution from Do You Convert for ALL builders and developers! Story Time (3:17) Kevin shares what can happen when a builder doesn’t believe in digital marketing as a core strategy. It’s Mike’s 18-year wedding anniversary! Plus, h...

Prospects are visiting your communities, homes are selling… things are “good enough” today. But are you investing in tomorrow’s homebuyer? On this week’s episode, we chat with Kevin Weitzel from Outhouse about anticipating future content needs of both builders and consumers, producing consistently exceptional content, and best practices in technology implementation and application. Story Time (1:1...

On this week’s episode we introduce Thaïs Cuffy, who manages everything content and event-related at Do You Convert! Thaïs has been in the new home industry for over 10 years, leading marketing efforts for a top sales and marketing agency and a leading software company. Learn her approach to content marketing, where she finds inspiration, and why cross-department communication is key to content st...

There’s no substitute for hard work – in business or life. In this week’s episode, we talk to Chad Sanschagrin, owner of Cannonball Moments, to learn how he rose from knowing nothing about home building to becoming the #1 sales agent in the country for a large, national builder. His lessons of perseverance and discipline can benefit anyone in new home marketing or sales looking to expand their kno...

Is foot traffic as important as online traffic? Can it even be measured effectively? If so, what do we do with the data? On this week’s episode, we speak with Michael Guimarin, Enterprise Account Executive for Dôr, to answer these questions and more. We also address privacy concerns and trends when it comes to technology and data collection. Story Time Andrew’s #liveupdate: Closing is happening!!...

Is there any way for Facebook to really control privacy settings? Or has it gotten too big for its own good? On this week’s episode, we explore these questions and more with Dennis O’Neil, president of ONeil Interactive. Dennis recently attended the F8 Facebook Developer Conference and shares what he heard straight from Zuckerberg himself. Story Time Andrew explains the different categories of lea...

Kevin is out this week, so Andrew, Jackie, and Becca have taken over the podcast! In the past year, they’ve each built a new home. They share where they are on their respective journeys, and how they really feel about the build process. Plus, they talk about getting creative with social media, homes with no photos, and the best way to learn Google products. Story Time Andrew is finally getting all...

Whoa! Kevin delayed this episode seeing the light of day for a few weeks after it was recorded… too much travel scheduled in May and June to edit and publish. Mike Lyon comes back to talk about all the details surrounding him selling his own home using only Facebook, Zillow, and BoxBrownie. You won’t believe how the buyer actually found out the home existed… or maybe it will turn out exactly as yo...

Marketing your own house (or those of friends and family) has never been easier thanks to two simple tools that work together amazingly well. Also this week… someone you all know and love is joining the team at Do You Convert, Andrew has a house update, and we talk a bit more about Facebook and Insta. DYC is HIRING! (Come Join Us!) now.doyouconvert.com/grow to apply Looking for one more fantastic...

Are design studios simply a fad, or an integral part to how home builders provide an exceptional experience while also increasing their profit margins? Jane Meagher – the president of Success Strategies joins us this week to share a few of the lessons she’s learned from being involved in over 150 studios across North America! DYC is HIRING! (Come Join Us!) now.doyouconvert.com/grow to apply We’ve...

By all accounts the existing home industry is in a state of chaos. Every week brings new headlines, new initiatives to try and change the system, and huge competitors locking horns as they try to dominate the new era of real estate. It is fascinating to watch, and also an inside look into what is likely coming down the line for the NEW home industry in the next three to five years. Story Time  Bec...