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Notes on selling homes before they are built.

Practical guidance for residential developers on what buyers need to see, and how to show it before there is a building to visit.

Computer-generated image of a low-rise residential building with wood screens and a landscaped courtyard Presale marketing

What a Presale Gallery Has to Answer Before a Buyer Will Call

A buyer cannot walk a building that does not exist, so the gallery has to carry the visit. 5 min read
Computer-generated aerial image of a curved low-rise building beside the ocean at sunset Renderings

The Image Everyone Commissions First

A hero rendering earns attention but rarely answers anything. Decide what each image is for before you pay for it. 5 min read
White architectural model of a low-rise residential project on a wooden table Floor plans

A Floor Plan Has Two Readers

Marketing plans and construction drawings have different jobs. Here is what to take out, what to add, and what a marketing plan should not imply. 5 min read
Computer-generated image of a person wearing a headset in a bright gallery, facing a screen showing a tower model Tours

When a 360° Tour Earns Its Budget

A tour does one thing very well, and it is not always the right spend. A few questions show whether your project needs one. 5 min read
Computer-generated image of a low waterside building lit from within at dusk Sales galleries

Nine O’Clock at Night, on a Phone

Imagine the first visit with no one there to help. Availability, pricing cues and a page that loads decide what happens next. 4 min read
Computer-generated image of a mid-rise residential building on a tree-lined city street Campaigns

Your Campaign Is Longer Than Your Launch

A presale campaign runs for months, tied to milestones from groundbreaking to topping out. Plan what each one needs before you need it. 5 min read
Computer-generated image of a furnished living room with floor-to-ceiling windows facing a sunset over the water Accuracy

What a Rendering Is Allowed to Promise

Images are marketing representations, so accuracy protects the sale. Here is how to tell fact from atmosphere before you publish. 5 min read
Computer-generated image of a bright bedroom with linen bedding, sheer curtains and natural materials Getting started

What to Have Ready Before You Commission Visuals

Good inputs set the quality and the schedule. Here is the list, and what is good enough to start. 5 min read
Computer-generated image of a bright living room with cream furniture and a balcony facing the ocean Renderings

How to Review a Rendering Without Starting Over

Late changes cost the most, and vague comments cost nearly as much. Review in the right order, and write notes an artist can act on. 4 min read
Computer-generated aerial image of a row of residences with pools on a rocky coastline Sales galleries

Live Availability Is a Sales Tool and a Promise

A buyer who has fallen for a home wants to know whether it is still there. The answer only helps if it is true today. 5 min read

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