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<p>According to the National Association of Realtors, <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2021-real-estate-in-a-digital-age-10-05-2021.pdf">51% of buyers</a> found their home on the internet, with almost 100% of Millennials using the internet in their home search.</p>
<p>It’s crucial for homebuilders to engage with today’s buyers and meet their expectations to stay ahead of the competition and provide a seamless homebuying experience.</p>
<p>In this post, we’ll explore some key strategies homebuilders can use to create a future-proof digital approach that connects with homebuyers in the digital age.</p>
<h2>Using the right technologies</h2>
<p>The evolving technological landscape is perpetually presenting new opportunities to create seamless and immersive experiences for homebuyers. The rapid growth and capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) offer powerful ways to automate processes and communication, streamlining the buying journey while still prioritizing personalization and trust. Additionally, consumers are increasingly interacting with brands in emerging digital spaces, such as the metaverse. According to PwC’s 2023 Consumer Insights Survey, <a href="https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/consumer-markets/consumer-insights-survey.html#overview">26% of consumers</a> have engaged in metaverse activities for entertainment, experiences, or purchasing products, highlighting the growing influence of these new platforms.</p>
<p>Another powerful tool for engaging potential homebuyers is virtual tours. According to the <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2021-real-estate-in-a-digital-age-10-05-2021.pdf">NAR</a>, 58% of buyers found virtual tours “very useful” when searching for a new home. By integrating virtual tours into the property detail on your website, you can offer an immersive experience that’s more engaging and enhances the buyer journey.</p>
<h2>Better communication</h2>
<p><a href="https://bostonagentmagazine.com/2018/08/08/survey-homebuying-among-stressful-life-events/#:~:text=According%20to%20HousingWire%2C%20the%20report%20surveyed%202%2C000,they%20were%20nervous%20throughout%20the%20homebuying%20process.">Nearly 40%</a> of Americans say purchasing a new home is the most stressful event in modern life. Common frustrations like delays, confusion over documentation, and issues with conveyancing can make the process even more overwhelming. Offering an integrated platform—such as a customer service portal or app—where buyers can track progress, manage documents, view snagging lists, and receive direct communication and support helps create transparency. This leads to a smoother, less stressful homebuying experience, making it easier for your customers to stay informed and confident throughout the journey.</p>
<h2>Appealing to the eco-conscious</h2>
<p>According to a 2022 <a href="https://www.homelight.com/blog/advertising-words-for-home-selling/#:~:text=As%20of%20Summer%202022%2C%2048,in%20value%20to%20a%20home.">HomeLight</a> survey, 48% of top real estate agents reported that buyers are now prioritizing energy-efficiency in their home search. This trend works in favor of purchasing new homes, which are typically built to the latest energy regulations and are more likely to be energy-efficient from the start—unlike existing homes that may require costly retrofitting. Additionally, building the right digital platform can contribute to your broader sustainability goals. By leveraging the latest technologies and switching to a carbon-neutral hosting provider, you can reduce third-party emissions, boost your green credentials, and appeal to millennials and <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2021/05/26/gen-z-millennials-stand-out-for-climate-change-activism-social-media-engagement-with-issue/">Gen-Z buyers</a> who are increasingly focused on energy efficiency.</p>
<h2>Harnessing headless technology</h2>
<p>Building your digital ecosystem on the right platform lays the foundation for a superior experience for your customers. Headless websites offer the perfect technology stack for homebuilders, giving you the flexibility to scale quickly while delivering an elevated, immersive experience without compromising performance or stability.</p>
<h3>What is headless?</h3>
<p>In simple terms, a headless website is one that doesn’t rely on a traditional front-end or user interface (UI) visible in a web browser. Instead, content is transferred as data from your CMS to a separate frontend through an API. This approach gives developers greater freedom to design custom front-end interfaces without being tied to a specific framework. It also brings added benefits like enhanced security, smoother scalability, and faster loading times—perfect for providing a seamless digital experience for your buyers.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Think your digital strategy could work harder for your homebuilding business? <a href="https://www.daloagency.com/contact/">Reach out</a> and let’s discuss how we can help you enhance your digital presence and streamline your processes.</span></p>


Revolutionizing the digital homebuying journey

<p>Over the last decade, digital-first real estate platforms have gained traction. It’s no surprise, as the market demands it &#8211; <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/real-estate-in-a-digital-age">97% of all homebuyers</a> use the internet in their search for a new home. As market innovators continue to grow and enhance their offerings, it’s more important than ever for homebuilders to embrace seamless, digitally driven experiences to stay ahead in a competitive market.</p>
<p>For homebuilders, your website is the cornerstone of your digital experience. But in an industry where efficiency and responsiveness are everything, it’s essential to go beyond the basics. Building an interconnected digital ecosystem &#8211; integrating with core business systems like CRM &#8211; can help transform your website into a dynamic hub that engages buyers and enhances their journey while improving your back-office processes.</p>
<h2>Benefits of CRM integration</h2>
<p>The customer and their experience sit at the center of your organization. For most homebuilders with established digital processes, these are typically managed in a CRM platform &#8211; either in a property-focused solution like <a href="https://lassocrm.com/">Lasso</a>, or a more “generic” platform like Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics 365. To achieve peak efficiency in your internal operations and deliver a seamless, personalized experience to your buyers, integrating your CRM with your website is essential. This connection ensures that every interaction—online or off—is streamlined and aligned directly with your customer’s journey.</p>
<h3>Improved customer data management</h3>
<p>Seamlessly capturing data from the source &#8211; i.e. the customer &#8211; rather than relying on manual entry enables you to collect more accurate and complete information. This could be inquiries about new homes, scheduling property tours, or applying for pre-qualification. Having this data pass seamlessly from your website into your CRM gives you more visibility and control over the customer journey from start to finish. This will both improve the customer experience, ensuring they get more personalized communication and service, and enhance your approach to sales and marketing with access to better data and segmentation.</p>
<h3>Boost your efficiency</h3>
<p>Automating the flow of buyer data between your website and CRM saves valuable time by reducing duplicate data entry and minimizing manual tasks. This streamlined process allows your sales and marketing team to focus on what matters most &#8211; delivering exception service and adding value throughout the buying journey.</p>
<h3>One centralized system</h3>
<p>By using your CRM as a single source of truth, you ensure that all data is accurate, up-to-date and relevant. There’s no longer a need to juggle multiple platforms or manually sync data &#8211; you just have one reliable system to manage everything. This reduces the risk of errors and ensures all of your teams work from the same reliable information every time.</p>
<h3>Enhance marketing and targeting</h3>
<p>Integrations allow you to capture more than basic customer data &#8211; they can also pull in details about the specific lots or communities a customer has inquired about. This enhanced insight from your CRM can help to improve the experience for potential buyers while giving you powerful tools for audience targeting and segmentation. With this information, you can deliver more personalized communication at every stage of the buyer journey and nurture leads more effectively, helping to convert more inquiries into sales.</p>
<h2>CRM integration for Spitfire Homes</h2>
<p>We partnered with <a href="https://www.daloagency.com/work/spitfire-homes/">Spitfire Homes</a>, an award-winning homebuilder, to create a premium digital experience that reflects the exceptional quality of their new homes. To enhance efficiency, we developed a custom API to seamlessly transfer data between their CRM and construction management platform, and their website. This integration transformed their lead capturing process from manual to automated, saving their sales and marketing team valuable time while ensuring more accurate and reliable customer data.</p>
<p>As we manage and maintain Spitfire’s digital ecosystem, we had the expertise and tools in place to facilitate and implement the integration effectively. By collaborating closely with their CRM provider, we gained a deeper understanding of their data structures allowing us to configure the website data to align with their requirements.</p>
<h2>Why you need an expert partner</h2>
<p>While off-the-shelf solutions can seem like a quick fix for integrating your CRM with your website, they may not always be the best choice. The specific compatibility of these solutions depends on your CRM and the CMS platform you’re using, and quite often, out-of-the-box options won’t fully meet your needs. It’s vital to explore all integration possibilities to ensure you’re opting for a solution that will work for you both now and in the future.</p>
<p>An expert partner like Dalo can guide you through the process, helping you evaluate all available options for integration and advising you on the best fit for your goals. Keep in mind that what works for you today might not scale as your business grows. Building flexibility and scalability into your CRM integration will ensure that your digital processes grow with you and continue to support your long-term success.</p>
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<p>Are you a homebuilder looking to enhance your digital presence with a new website and improve efficiency through CRM integration? <a href="https://www.daloagency.com/contact/">Contact us today</a>, and let’s discuss how we can help take your business to the next level.</p>
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