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“Wow… This Is My Home!” How Interactive Kiosks Are Turning Model Homes Into Sales Machines

July 28, 2025
By Tabitha Warren

Happy couple using sales kiosk to use interactive site map with helpful sales agent. Image created with the help of ChatGPT, CanvaPro, and Outhouse Rendering
Happy couple using sales kiosk to use interactive site map with helpful sales agent. Image created with the help of ChatGPT, CanvaPro, and Outhouse Rendering

Picture this: a couple walks into a model home, unsure of where to begin. They’re greeted by a warm smile and an interactive kiosk glowing with floor plans, community maps, virtual renderings, and dream-home inspiration. Within minutes, they’re immersed. They’ve found the lot they love, the model that fits, and a vision of their future. No waiting. No confusion. Just clarity and connection.

Welcome to the modern model home, where interactive kiosks are transforming the sales experience from flat and fragmented to fully alive.

Real Builders. Real Success. Real Sales.

Van Metre Homes (Northern Virginia)

Van Metre Homes introduced wall-mounted kiosks to showcase community layouts and floor plans. The displays blend right into their model home aesthetic. They look more like high-end TVs than technology hubs. Behind the scenes, IT teams can manage content remotely, eliminating the need for in-person updates.

The result? Each kiosk draws 25–50 visitor interactions per week and generates an average of three qualified leads per day (Actionfigure: Van Metre Case Study).

Outcome: Less paperwork. More leads. A smoother sales experience.

Prospective customer using portable kiosk to explore and Interactive Floor Plan (IFP)
Prospective customer using portable kiosk to explore and Interactive Floor Plan (IFP)

CPS/SalesTouch Kiosks: From Browsers to Believers

Across the U.S. and Canada, CPS (now part of SalesTouch) helps homebuilders level up their customer experience. With tools like:

  • Interactive markup: Let buyers sketch on floor plans, drop in virtual furniture, and dream big.
  • Lot-Fit tools: Match models to available lots and help buyers visualize the perfect fit.
  • Localized presentations: Like KB Home in San Jose, some builders use kiosks to highlight nearby attractions that matter to modern buyers.

Outcome: Buyers go from passive browsers to active planners. Engagement deepens. Sales teams gain insight.

5 Reasons Kiosks Make Sales Centers Smarter

Benefits from Kiosk Deployments

BenefitWhy It Matters
Lead GenerationForms capture buyer info fast—Van Metre sees ~3 leads per day.
Remote Content ControlUpdates can happen across properties without lifting a finger onsite.
Buyer EmpowermentTools like lot-fit and floor plan mark-up give buyers control and clarity.
Stronger Community StoryHighlight local attractions and perks that make a buyer feel at home.
Operational EfficiencyLess paper. Less chasing. More selling.

Best Practices for Building a Kiosk Experience That Sells

A freestanding kiosk in a cozy, well-lit model home corner.

Want to build kiosks buyers actually use? Here’s what the pros are doing:

  • Make them look good: Design kiosks that blend in beautifully with model home decor.
  • Go interactive: Give buyers tools to draw, explore, and engage.
  • Keep it fresh: Use a CMS to manage content remotely and keep it relevant.
  • Capture leads smartly: Let buyers submit preferences and inquiries right from the screen.
  • Tell the neighborhood story: Use visuals and maps to sell the whole lifestyle, not just the house.

More Than a Screen: It’s Their First Step Home

At Outhouse.net, we don’t just build kiosks. We craft interactive experiences that help buyers fall in love with their future home. From touchscreen site maps to immersive renderings and beyond, we help builders put their best foot forward in the sales center, online, and everywhere in between.

So when buyers walk through your door, they don’t just see a model. They see their home.

Want to see how your sales center could evolve? Visit:

Interactive Kiosks
Branded Kiosk Display with Outhouse.net Logo
Branded Kiosk Display with Outhouse.net Logo

Outhouse.net Interactive Kiosks: Smart, Seamless, Stunning

At Outhouse.net, we believe the model home experience should be as beautiful and intuitive as the homes themselves. Our interactive kiosks are designed to do more than just display information: they invite buyers into a fully immersive, self-guided journey.

Here’s what sets Outhouse kiosks apart:

  • Tailored Content: Showcase site maps, floor plans, renderings, and even photo-realistic virtual tours.
  • Remote Updates: Change content instantly across multiple locations—no IT visit required.
  • Lead Capture: Integrated forms turn engagement into real sales conversations.
  • Beautifully Designed: From wall-mounted screens to sleek freestanding displays, they look like part of the model home.

Whether during a sales tour or after hours, our kiosks ensure buyers always have access to the inspiration and information they need.

Outcome: More engagement. More qualified leads. A seamless experience that sells.

Sources

  1. Van Metre Homes Kiosk Case Study – https://actionfigure.ai/blog/case-study-van-metre/
  2. SalesTouch Interactive Kiosk Solutions – https://www.salestouch.com/
  3. Meridian Kiosks in Real Estate – https://www.meridiankiosks.com/industries/real-estate/

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