Are Model Homes Dead?

The Build Show Podcast

This week on the Build Podcast, Matt welcomes Justin Pratt from Builders Firstsource (BFS) back to the ROCKWOOL studio to explore the future of home sales, particularly whether traditional model homes are obsolete. Rising construction costs and changing buyer expectations have made 3-D digital tools a cost-effective and efficient alternative.

With over 398 pre-vetted home plans at BLDRPlan.com, builders can license ready-to-build designs that integrate seamlessly with BFS’s advanced building technologies.

The Home Configure system from BFS allows builders to showcase homes digitally, enabling buyers to explore layouts, customize finishes, and visualize their homes in 3D—all without stepping into a physical model. This streamlines the sales process, eliminates costly last-minute changes, and speeds up construction. By integrating prefabrication and digital modeling, the BFS READY-FRAME® system has been proven to reduce build times by 40%.

What’s next from BFS? They are set to launch a real-time pricing module, similar to automotive “build & price” tools, allowing buyers to see accurate costs for their selections.

Thank you to episode sponsor Viewrail. Learn more at viewrail.com.

Resources:

• BLDR.com
• BLDRPlan.com.

Find Justin on the Web:

• Instagram: @justinprattbfs
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-p-86a7568/

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