National Director of New Construction at Homes.com, Rick Baldonado, shares how the portal is approaching new-home search, and what’s in it for builders:

“Your listing, your lead.” Inquiries from your listings go straight back to you (not resold to multiple agents).

Free community visibility. Builders can send a feed and list communities at no charge, use paid Community Boost only where you need extra lift.

Community Boost assets. Homes.com/CoStar deploys pro photographers + the world’s largest drone fleet to capture models, community, and 60–90s videos; then layers on retargeting.

Cleaner UX. No third-party ads and a data-rich map experience aimed at buyer confidence.

Scale + signal. Backed by CoStar’s research engine and massive consumer reach, plus an open call for builder input to shape what’s next.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 Why Rick joined Homes.com (CoStar resources + vision)
04:00 “Your listing, your lead” explained
05:00 Free listings via builder feed; when to boost
06:00 Photo, drone, and 60–90s community videos
11:00 Retargeting off-site (ESPN, CNN, Weather, etc.)
15:00 Making new construction easier to find; affordability talk
21:00 No third-party ads; cleaner consumer experience
28:00 Builder feedback: help shape Homes.com’s roadmap

🎙️ Guest: Rick Baldonado, National Director of New Construction, Homes.com
📩 Connect: rbaldonado@homes.com
(builders will be routed to the right regional rep)

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How do you move people from the middle of the bell curve to the top? Coach and 36-year homebuilding veteran Farrell Middleton breaks down his “A Performer / A Environment” framework: practical ways leaders can create cultures where average performers become exceptional and top performers want to stay.

What you’ll learn:

-The 20-60-20 bell curve (and why the middle matters most)
-The 7-part A-Environment Blueprint: Vision, Leadership, Structure, Commitment, Discipline, Communication, Relationships
-Soft-skills that drive hard results: defining reality, delegating well, and communicating clearly
-How to spot a “C” environment, and actionable steps to turn it into an “A”
-Managing up, navigating toxic pockets, and protecting your own attitude and routines

About our guest:

Farrell is the founder of The Bell Curve of Life, author of A Performer / A Environment, and a longtime Atlanta-area homebuilding leader. Learn more at TheBellCurveOfLife.com and find his book on Amazon/Audible.

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What actually moves the needle in today’s tougher market? Impact 88’s Strategic Performance Coach Cassy Williamson joins Anya to break down a people-first approach to new home sales, plus the habits, tools, and tech that turn inconsistent results into steady wins. From prospecting and follow-up rhythms to smart tech adoption (hello, video messages and AI-assist!), Cassy shares practical plays you can implement this week.

What you’ll learn:

• Why “people over process” sells, and how empathy + curiosity change buyer conversations
• The New Hire Blueprint: foundations even seasoned pros may be missing
• Prospecting + follow-up cadences you’ll actually stick to
• How to qualify the right buyer (and confidently say no when it’s not a fit)
• Tech that saves time and boosts conversions (CRM practice tips, video follow-ups, AI helpers)
• Building consistent, intentional habits that survive dry spells and busy weeks

Highlights:

• Entrepreneurial mindset for onsite sales success
• Secret shopping and presentation tweaks (tone, body language, flow)
• Practical tech-adoption steps: “don’t practice on customers”
• Cassy’s new book Unapologetic and upcoming Impact 88 events

Guest:
Cassy Williamson, Strategic Performance Coach, Impact 88
Connect: LinkedIn/IG | Email: cassy@sassy@impacteightyeight.com