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Last quarter, we introduced you to Lifestyle <\/a>Approved<\/a>, a campaign that highlights all the ways Richmond American\u2019s flexible floor plans can help your clients find a new home that fits their changing lifestyle needs. For 2021, we\u2019re adding a new set of resources especially for buyers in the early phases of their house hunt. We\u2019ve called it Start Smart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Throughout this season, we\u2019ll focus on blog topics and sharable\nsocial media stories that speak to buyers looking to join in the spring or fall\nselling seasons. Here are some you can start sharing right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Home or Resale?<\/strong>
If your clients are battling resale scarcity, let them know that buying a new home not only gets them out of the bidding wars, but also has a boatload of other advantages. Check out our article for yourself! You may discover a couple of new-home facts you didn\u2019t know (and if you want a few more, go get our free Selling New Homes<\/a> guide). See & share<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing for a Move: How to Declutter & Minimize <\/strong>
A new year puts many people in the mood to start fresh and slim down, whether that applies to their finances, their health or their home\u2019s clutter. That\u2019s what makes this article a great one to share with prospects and past clients alike! We\u2019ve gathered advice from trending home organizers to help answer the question: \u201cDoes this spark joy?\u201d<\/del> \u201cIs this really something I want to pack and move?\u201d See & share<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 Must-ask Questions for Your New Home Builder<\/strong>
Builders aren\u2019t all the same. We all offer different floor plans, included features, levels of design freedom, post-closing care, track records, stability\u2026we could go on. In this article, we\u2019ve suggested a few questions that may help your client gain a better understanding of the differences between homebuilders and what they have to offer, so buyers can be confident they\u2019ve made an informed decision. See & share<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advice from Richmond American Homebuyers<\/strong>
We love talking with people about their homebuying experience<\/a>\u2014from that life-changing moment they signed the contract, to the fun they had choosing their backsplash tile and light fixtures at the Home Gallery\u2122, to the excitement they felt when they were handed the keys. In this article, we gathered some words of wisdom from our interviews to help future homebuyers enjoy the same success. If any of your buyers would like to share their Richmond American homebuying story with us, drop us a line<\/a>! See & share<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Buying Your First Home<\/strong>\n
Start your first-time homebuyers off on the right foot with these simple\u2014but vital\u2014steps! It will make their house hunt better and your job easier. We also recommend directing first-timers toward our free guide<\/a>, written just for them. See and share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Podcasts for New & Aspiring Homebuyers
<\/strong>Portable, free and plentiful podcasts can be a great way to learn when you don\u2019t have time to sit down and do research. But there are so many options, it\u2019s hard to know where to start. We\u2019ve gathered a few that your clients may find helpful, especially if they\u2019re new to buying a home. Check out our list and let us know<\/a> if there are any you\u2019d add. See & share<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope these resources have given you plenty of conversation starters to use with your early-interest buyers. For those closer to closing, be sure to let them know about this month’s special offer!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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