Build Buddy is revolutionizing the home buying journey with the launch of Australia’s first online display village, Build Buddy World. This pioneering platform allows users to explore a residential home village virtually, offering access to over 40 virtual homes and an additional 134 floor plans, all from the comfort of their own devices. This innovative approach caters to modern consumers’ needs by providing a more convenient, sustainable, and immersive way to compare home designs, eliminating the need for time-consuming visits to multiple builder display villages.
Utilizing advanced web-based rendering technology, Build Buddy World transforms floorplans into interactive 3D experiences. Users can navigate and examine every detail of the virtual homes, replicating the feeling of an in-person visit. Whether exploring existing display homes or unique new designs, viewers can gain a thorough understanding of each home while virtually experiencing the space.
Danny Assabgy, Founder and CEO of Build Buddy, recognized a significant shift in how people approach display village visits over the past five years. He observed that families no longer spend entire days touring display homes. Instead, they prefer conducting extensive online research before visiting a few selected builders.
“The traditional model of residential display villages is unsustainable and no longer meets today’s buyers’ needs. High costs are passed on to customers, and we aim to create an online solution that provides a comparable experience from anywhere, eliminating the need for travel and time constraints.”
Danny Assabgy, Founder and CEO of Build Buddy
Key Advantages of Build Buddy World:
- Sustainability: Reduces environmental impact by eliminating the need for physical, fully powered display homes.
- Convenience: Accessible 24/7, allowing users to explore homes at their own pace without the pressure of in-person sales tactics.
- Comprehensive Selection: Features a broad range of home designs to cater to various preferences.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Avoids the significant upfront and ongoing maintenance costs of physical display homes, which are typically passed onto customers.
As CEO of Hudson Homes, Assabgy understands the substantial costs and resources involved in traditional display villages. He noted that the expenses for builders are astronomical, and while there used to be hundreds of visitors each weekend, today’s buyers have shifted their shopping habits. Recognizing this change, they adapted with Build Buddy World.
Elise Middleton, CMO of Build Buddy, highlighted the platform’s benefits, noting that modern technology enables a virtual experience mirroring reality. She explained that Build Buddy World eliminates the confusion often associated with traditional display villages, such as dealing with multiple builders and conflicting information. The goal is to provide a clear, accessible solution with a wide range of options available anytime, 24/7, aiming to bring transparency to an industry that has long been confusing for buyers.
Build Buddy World also features cost comparisons for each floor plan, showing both traditional building costs and potential savings using the Build Buddy app. Users can save up to 20% or more by following the step-by-step guidance provided and accessing a curated marketplace of verified consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
