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User Engagement Increases with Enhanced Features

As the Golden Week approaches, the demand for spring information gathering has surged, particularly in the realm of custom homes. LIFULL, Inc., which operates the real estate information service "LIFULL HOME'S", has recently unveiled a revamped custom home site, set to officially launch in January 2026. With new features including model house listings and an online reservation system, user engagement has skyrocketed. Between January and March 2026, the number of visitors to the model house listing page increased by an impressive 53%, and the click-through rate to detailed model house pages rose by 62%.

The website's enhancements facilitate a smooth and informative user experience, allowing potential homeowners to easily compare a diverse range of builders, from major house manufacturers to local contractors. This innovative approach empowers users to make confident choices in their home-building journey.

Addressing the Knowledge Gap

Buying a home is often regarded as a once-in-a-lifetime decision, particularly when it comes to custom homes where prospective buyers can struggle to find verified options for comparison. Many users dedicate substantial time and effort scouring online resources, including websites, social media, and books, to find a builder that fits their needs. However, there is a notable risk of missing out on optimal choices due to insufficient pre-visit information.

Consequently, buyers might overlook builders who are a perfect match, such as those who don’t exhibit at general showcase sites. Data from search queries indicates a significant number of users commonly search for terms like "regret" and "mistakes," revealing their desire to avoid errors in their choices. This lack of information can lead to uncertainty, creating what we refer to as "decision paralysis" when selecting a builder or model.

LIFULL HOME'S recognizes that an environment where users can comparatively assess options free from physical constraints is vital for fostering confidence in the home-building process. Therefore, they have established an online reservation function, enabling potential homeowners to explore their options thoroughly before making decisions.

Comprehensive Portal for Homebuilding

1. Diverse Options for Confident Choices
The primary feature of the information pages is their capacity to showcase a wide array of construction companies, from national brands to local firms, in a fair and transparent manner. This allows users to easily identify their ideal partners in home construction and mitigate concerns about potentially overlooked companies.

2. Informed Reservations Through Abundant Information
Each model house page provides a plethora of images and detailed specifications, presenting a comprehensive view of the "actual homes" beyond mere catalogs. This enriches the comparative analysis, allowing for well-informed reservations while minimizing mismatches during visits. By independently evaluating information, users can transition more seamlessly to discussions with builders.

Streamlined Search and Reservation Process

The recent revamping of the website has significantly optimized the pathways to access detailed information about model houses. A new button titled "Explore Model Houses" has been added to the homepage, enhancing user access to listings sorted by region and specific criteria. Users can easily compare desired models in one place, and detailed information enables them to envision their future homes, leading to more confident reservations.

Following the addition of the reservation feature, the influx of users to the model house listing page experienced a steady rise, a stark contrast to the previous year when numbers remained stagnant. By March 2026, incoming visitors had risen by 53% compared to January, while the transition rate to detailed pages surged by 62%. This sharp increase indicates that the wealth of information provided is successfully prompting potential buyers to take actionable steps toward their new homes as the spring showcase season approaches.

Future Aspirations

With this relaunch, LIFULL HOME'S aims to transform from a basic document request site into a comprehensive platform that enriches the home-buying experience for custom homes. Regardless of prior knowledge or experience in purchasing a custom home, LIFULL strives to connect every user with their ideal builder. The essence of "satisfaction" that LIFULL wants to deliver is embodied in the ability of users to make confident, informed choices based on a thorough comparison of options.

By blending the extensive resources typical of a portal site with the tangible experience of model home visits, LIFULL HOME'S proposes a new paradigm in decision-making for home construction, empowering users in their journeys toward building their ideal homes.