Referrals Still Prevalent in the New Home Buying Process

When it comes to buying a new home, what do you turn to first? For many of today's buyer the first and most common answer to this question may be the Internet. But, even with today's technology, many buyers still seek advice from their friends, family and even their Realtor.

Realtors are still a staple in today's home buying process with 87 percent of buyers enlisting the help of an agent. And, these agents have a huge say in what homes buyers are likely to see. While buyers may have a good idea of the communities they want to live in based on their online research, their Realtor can help them narrow down their research to a few builders that they know they can trust.

A good reputation among co-op Realtors is a key ingredient to success for any builder, which is why many builders offer special Realtor-only incentives or events. However, one Pennsylvania and Maryland home builder is taking their Realtor marketing a step further with the launch of their new blog, Keystone Rewards Realtors.

The builder has already earned the trust and respect of hundreds of local agents. In fact, more than 90 percent of Realtors say they would refer the builder to family and friends, and this new blog will only help to maintain this strong relationship.

The Keystone Rewards Realtors blog is the go-to source for any real estate interested in working with or selling Keystone Custom Homes. Here, agents will find the information on special incentives, events and contests, as well as updates on the builder's communities and the local real estate market. As an added bonus, Realtors are also able to register their buyers with the builder, connect with Keystone Custom Homes on all of their social media channels and find out more information about their Ambassador Program.

If you're an agent in the Pennsylvania or Maryland markets where Keystone Custom Homes is building, be sure to visit your new Realtor-only blog and subscribe to the email updates at www.KCHRealtors.com.

Homes For Every Lifestyle at Village Walk in Smyrna

Whether you're a young professional looking for new home community with easy access to downtown Atlanta, a growing family looking for convenience or someone looking for a little adventure, Traton Homes' new offerings at Village Walk in Smyrna are sure to appeal to your lifestyle. This townhome and single family community offers accessibility, adventure and artistry that is sure to appeal to all types of buyers.

If an easy commute to downtown and the surrounding area is what you're after, Village Walk will place you in the heart of it all with easy accessibility down I-75 or I-285 to downtown, Midtown, Buckhead and Vinings.

Those looking for convenience will love the community's location next door to the future Belmont mixed-use development and within walking distance of the Smyrna Market Village, which offers restaurants, shops and entertainment. Plus, the community's youngest residents will attend the new LEED-certified Smyrna Elementary School, as well as Campbell Middle and High schools.

If you're up for a little adventure, TratonHomes has you covered. The community itself will offer an amenity center including a courtyard with pergola and pavilion with beautiful stone fireplace. Outside the community, Kennesaw Mountain and the Silver Comet Trail await.

When complete, Village Walk will offer 20 luxury townhomes, and with the first building already sold out and the second building currently under construction, they won't last long. These three-story townhomes feature spacious floor plans with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, two-car garages, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, site-finished hardwoods throughout the main level, oversized owner's suites with walk-in closets and much more with pricing from the mid $200,000s.

In addition to townhomes, Traton Homes is now offering eight single family homes in this wonderful community. These homes will offer four to five bedrooms and three to four bedrooms with interior standard features including hardwood flooring, fireplaces, tiled bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and more. Priced from the $360,000s, these homes' exteriors will also feature three-sides architectural details, architectural roof shingles and carriage-style garage doors.

To learn more about the new home opportunities and incentives at Village Walk, please call Amy Kessler at 678-873-9263 or visit www.TratonHomes.com.