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11 Practical Home Builder Marketing Strategies

09/14/2021

Home builder marketing must be powerful. The entire system needs to be strong enough to convince buyers to make what is usually the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It’s why marketing must permeate everything your brand does. The efforts pay off in the form of a better company reputation, improved sales conversions, and consistent growth […]

How to Create Colored Floor Plans That Sell

09/01/2021

Most design projects include floor plans as a part of their drawings and planning materials. However, these layouts are typically presented in a traditional 2D black and white format. While this standard look can get the job done, it isn’t the optimal way to communicate your site plan. Colored floor plans are actually a superior, […]

Interior Design Drafting: 6 Key Steps for Designers

08/30/2021

Interior design drafting is an essential part of the interior design process. Without it, designers don’t have a visual representation of the home or business concept they are bringing to life for clients. As a designer, the artist in you materializes in the form of sketches, mood boards, stylistic concepts, and themes. The professional interior […]

Chief Architect vs SketchUp vs Contemporary Style Design (In-Depth Comparison)

08/23/2021

When trying to find a good architectural design software, it can be difficult to figure out which one offers the best features and level of usability. Plenty of programs have virtual home design, drawing, and rendering capabilities, but not all have simple interfaces or favorable pricing. In this quick guide, we compare the pros and […]