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Marketing & Advertising for Custom Home Builders

More qualified buyers. Less time off the job site.

You build homes people love. We make sure the right buyers find you, with ads, SEO, and social media that match the quality of your work.

Women often make the final call on the home.
Market like it.

When couples make big decisions for their home, she's more likely to have the final say. Our team is made up mostly of women, so we know what wins her over.

Source: Pew Research Center

The aesthetics

Finishes, light, and layout are how she pictures her life in the home. We put them front and center.

The imagery

A family around the island sells more than a staged, empty room. We plan photos and posts around real life.

The safety

A quiet street, a fenced backyard, a builder she can trust. We answer the questions she's asking before she calls.

Results from builders we work with

600+

contact form submissions in one year

Ecraft Homes

10+

first-page Google rankings held all year

Ecraft Homes

400%

increase in website taps from social in one month

Focus Builders

Page 1

on Google for 10+ commercial keywords

Sun Construction

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welcome

Erica Vander Sande, founder of The Mina Company, a female-owned marketing agency in Fort Collins, Colorado

A Home Builder Marketing Agency That Understands Craftsmanship, Legacy, and Local Growth

Your builds speak for themselves — but your brand needs to speak online, too. At The Mina Company, we help custom home builders and service-based contractors turn thoughtful design, quality work, and local reputation into a powerful marketing presence.

As a full-service, female-led marketing agency, we specialize in helping home builders grow with clarity, consistency, and a message that feels as elevated as the homes you create.

From home builder social media to advertising and SEO, we build homebuilder marketing strategies rooted in trust, referrals, and reputation — the way you already do business.

Get to know us

What We Offer Home Builders + Contractors

    - Local SEO that keeps your home builder marketing visible on Google
    - Google Business Profile optimization & management
    - Website copywriting that communicates your process and expertise
    - Blog content that builds authority and supports SEO
    - Paid advertising for home builders — Meta & Google Ads that generate quality leads
    - Home builder social media management that builds trust with local buyers
    - Email nurture sequences for prospects and referral partners
    - Content calendars for seasonal or project-based campaigns

Here are some of our popular packages:
Growth Essentials

Perfect for small teams and early-stage brands who want focused support that drives real progress without overwhelming resources.

What to Expect:
– We hone in on one powerful growth lever, either SEO or digital ads, so you’re not stretched thin across too many tactics.
– You’ll receive a monthly snapshot of key metrics so you can track steady improvement in traffic, visibility, or lead flow.
– Quarterly strategy check-ins help you stay aligned, make informed shifts, and continue progressing.
– Our private AI resource library gives you extra tools and insights to DIY smarter.

Gain:
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Increased search visibility or more targeted traffic
– Clear performance insights without the noise
– A grounded, confident marketing strategy

Momentum Package

Our most popular plan. For brands ready to level up with more support, real-time collaboration, and a consistent strategy that ties it all together.

What to Expect:
– A cohesive monthly strategy combining SEO and paid ads to boost traffic, conversions, and brand awareness
– Regular strategy calls that keep your marketing agile and aligned with your goals
– A themed content calendar so your messaging stays relevant and intentional

– Plus, access to our AI library to support your internal team or brainstorm on the fly

Gain:
– Smarter, data-driven decisions
– Noticeable growth in leads, visibility, and consistency
– A streamlined system that brings order and momentum to your marketing

The Aligned Growth Partnership

Full-service, high-integrity marketing for brands scaling with intention. Built for business owners who want a strategic partner to guide growth across every touchpoint—with depth, clarity, and care.

What to Expect:
– Holistic marketing strategy with multi-intent SEO + ad campaigns that meet your audience at every stage
– Conversion-focused support through landing page and email consulting
– A full audit of your website and brand messaging so we can align every channel with your core values and goals
– Monthly content and community-based strategies that build trust and deepen connection
– A live KPI dashboard ensures nothing gets lost in translation
– Quarterly alignment sessions keep your big-picture vision front and center

Gain:
– Stronger brand cohesion and conversion performance
– Greater clarity on what’s working—and what needs refining
– A strategic partner that feels like an extension of your team

Ready to get started?
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Home Builder Advertising That Fills Your Pipeline

Buyers planning a custom home start their search online. We run Google Ads that put you in front of people looking for a builder in your area, and Meta ads that show your finished homes on Facebook and Instagram to the buyers most likely to reach out. Every month you will see exactly what your budget brought in.

Social Media for Home Builders

Your team is busy on job sites. We plan, create, and post content that shows off your builds, from progress shots to the final reveal, and turns followers into inquiries. For Focus Builders, a luxury custom builder in Colorado, that meant 450+ new followers and a 400% jump in website taps in a single month.

A Marketing Strategy Built for Custom Home Builders

Custom homes are a long, high-trust sale. We start with where your best clients come from, then build a plan where SEO, ads, social media, and your website all support each other. For Ecraft Homes, a luxury builder in Georgia, that approach led to 600+ contact form submissions in 2024 and kept 10+ keywords on Google’s first page all year.

Marketing à la carte Services

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Advertising
  • Logo & Graphic Design
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Website Development
  • Social Media
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Why Choose a Home Builder Marketing Agency Like Ours?

You bring beauty and function into the world every day. Our job is to make sure the right clients see that.

As a strategic partner, we don’t believe in generic solutions. We bring a balance of SEO expertise, refined copywriting, and storytelling that showcases what makes your craftsmanship different — whether you build forever homes, high-end remodels, or offer trusted trades and services.

We help you build a brand as solid as your foundation.

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View Our Case Studies

At The Mina Company, we’ve supported a range of custom home builders and construction firms — from luxury residential to commercial contractors — with marketing strategies that reflect the craftsmanship behind their work. Whether it’s long-term SEO and blog support (like Ecraft), launch campaigns and social growth (like Focus and Petra), or deep website optimization and visibility strategy (like Sun Construction), we tailor our approach to each brand’s unique goals, voice, and local market. We understand that in the building industry, trust and visibility go hand in hand — and we’re here to help you stand out! Commercial contractor? See our construction marketing page.

Ecraft

SEO, Website Development, Marketing Strategy

Luxury Custom Home Marketing

Sun Construction

Website Development & SEO

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Focus
Builders

Social Media

Custom Home Marketing Agency - Northern CO Home

NoCO Custom Homes

Google & Meta Ads, SEO, Social Media

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Petra Custom Homes

Social Media & SEO

Website Development for Custom Home Builder

The Light
Center

Website Development, SEO, Digital Advertising

Lighting Company Marketing

Middlefork Luxury Homes

Social Media

homebuilder-marketing

One Builder Per Service Area. Full Attention, Always.

We partner with just one builder per geographic area at a time — because we believe in doing things the right way, not the fast way.

When we commit to your brand, we give you everything we’ve got — without competing interests. You’ll never find us running the same SEO playbook for a competitor across town.

We value integrity, collaboration, and long-term growth — and that starts with who we say yes to.

Book a Discovery Call
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Home Builder Marketing FAQs

What's the best way to advertise as a home builder?

Most builders see the best results from a mix: Google Ads to reach buyers actively searching for a builder, Meta ads to show your homes to people planning a build, and SEO so you keep showing up without paying for every click. We’ll recommend the right mix for your market and budget.

Should home builders be on social media?

Yes. Buyers want to see your work and your process before they call. Regular posts of builds in progress and finished homes build trust and keep you top of mind during a long buying decision.

Do you work with luxury and custom home builders?

Yes. That includes Ecraft Homes, a luxury custom builder in Georgia, and Focus Builders, a luxury custom builder in Colorado.

Do you only work with builders in Colorado?

No. We’re based in Fort Collins, Colorado, and work with builders in other states, including Georgia.

How much does home builder marketing cost?

It depends on which services you need. Our plans range from focused support on one growth area, like SEO or ads, to a full monthly strategy that ties everything together. Book a call and we’ll put together a custom proposal.

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Honest marketing means telling you what’s working, what isn’t, and when something isn’t worth your money.

It also means you’re never stuck with us. Your accounts, your data, and your assets stay yours. If you’re with us, it’s because you want to be, not because you have to be.

My husband and I own or part-own nine businesses, so I know what it’s like to trust someone else with something you’ve worked so hard to build. When I make decisions at Mina, I’m not thinking about what grows our bottom line the fastest. I’m thinking about what I’d want if it were my business, my budget, and my name on the line.

You deserve a partner who cares as much about your growth as you do.

Looking for a marketing partner you can trust? Let's see if we're a good fit. DM us or visit theminacompany.com

#TheMinaCompany #HonestMarketing #MarketingWithIntegrity #MarketingPartner #MarketingAgency #SmallBusinessMarketing #SmallBusinessOwner #NoCoSmallBusiness #FortCollinsMarketing #LovelandCO
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Honest marketing means telling you what’s working, what isn’t, and when something isn’t worth your money. It also means you’re never stuck with us. Your accounts, your data, and your assets stay yours. If you’re with us, it’s because you want to be, not because you have to be. My husband and I own or part-own nine businesses, so I know what it’s like to trust someone else with something you’ve worked so hard to build. When I make decisions at Mina, I’m not thinking about what grows our bottom line the fastest. I’m thinking about what I’d want if it were my business, my budget, and my name on the line. You deserve a partner who cares as much about your growth as you do. Looking for a marketing partner you can trust? Let's see if we're a good fit. DM us or visit theminacompany.com #TheMinaCompany #HonestMarketing #MarketingWithIntegrity #MarketingPartner #MarketingAgency #SmallBusinessMarketing #SmallBusinessOwner #NoCoSmallBusiness #FortCollinsMarketing #LovelandCO
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Ep. 8 is out now: Raising Girls and a Business 🩷

I started The Mina Company while I was pregnant with my youngest, and in those early days I planned client meetings around feeding schedules. Seven and a half years later, my girls are 11 and 7, and the business has grown up right alongside them.

In this episode, I’m answering questions my team pulled about motherhood and running a company. I talk about what changed when the baby years ended, how I show up for two kids at very different stages, how being a working mom shaped Mina’s culture, and the leadership lessons I’ve learned from raising two strong girls. That includes the one in this clip: today’s best might look different than tomorrow’s, and that’s okay.

If you’re building a business with your kids watching, this one’s for you.

Listen wherever you listen to podcasts!

#ConversationsInTheDark #RaisingGirls #WorkingMom #MomsInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounder #Motherhood #Leadership #SmallBusinessPodcast
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Ep. 8 is out now: Raising Girls and a Business 🩷 I started The Mina Company while I was pregnant with my youngest, and in those early days I planned client meetings around feeding schedules. Seven and a half years later, my girls are 11 and 7, and the business has grown up right alongside them. In this episode, I’m answering questions my team pulled about motherhood and running a company. I talk about what changed when the baby years ended, how I show up for two kids at very different stages, how being a working mom shaped Mina’s culture, and the leadership lessons I’ve learned from raising two strong girls. That includes the one in this clip: today’s best might look different than tomorrow’s, and that’s okay. If you’re building a business with your kids watching, this one’s for you. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! #ConversationsInTheDark #RaisingGirls #WorkingMom #MomsInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounder #Motherhood #Leadership #SmallBusinessPodcast
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Are you a home builder looking for a marketing team who can make the most of your busy season? You’re not alone. This is the time of year most builders reach out to us.

Custom homes are a long, high-trust sale. Buyers want to see your work, get a feel for how you build, and trust you before they ever pick up the phone. At The Mina Company, we help custom home builders and service-based contractors turn thoughtful design, quality work, and local reputation into a powerful marketing presence.

That’s what’s behind these numbers. SEO that keeps builders on page one month after month. Websites and ads that turn searches into real inquiries. Social that shows off the craftsmanship before the first call. We do this for residential and commercial builders, here in Colorado and across the country.

And we only partner with one builder per area. You’ll never share a strategy with the competitor across town.

Ready to see what this could look like for your business? DM us or visit theminacompany.com 

#TheMinaCompany #HomeBuilderMarketing #CustomHomeBuilder #ConstructionMarketing #SEOforBuilders #BuilderMarketing #ContractorMarketing #NoCoSmallBusiness #FortCollinsMarketing #NorthernColorado
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Are you a home builder looking for a marketing team who can make the most of your busy season? You’re not alone. This is the time of year most builders reach out to us. Custom homes are a long, high-trust sale. Buyers want to see your work, get a feel for how you build, and trust you before they ever pick up the phone. At The Mina Company, we help custom home builders and service-based contractors turn thoughtful design, quality work, and local reputation into a powerful marketing presence. That’s what’s behind these numbers. SEO that keeps builders on page one month after month. Websites and ads that turn searches into real inquiries. Social that shows off the craftsmanship before the first call. We do this for residential and commercial builders, here in Colorado and across the country. And we only partner with one builder per area. You’ll never share a strategy with the competitor across town. Ready to see what this could look like for your business? DM us or visit theminacompany.com #TheMinaCompany #HomeBuilderMarketing #CustomHomeBuilder #ConstructionMarketing #SEOforBuilders #BuilderMarketing #ContractorMarketing #NoCoSmallBusiness #FortCollinsMarketing #NorthernColorado
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Some seasons, the smartest spend is less.

We've tested the alternative across every industry we work in. More ads, more SEO, more effort poured into the slow months. The season stayed slow anyway. Demand has its own rhythm, and no budget is big enough to argue with it.

So we don't ask our clients to keep pouring money into a season that won't pay it back. We'd rather protect your budget for the stretches where it actually moves the needle, and ease off when it doesn't. Some of our clients pause entirely when things are quiet, and we pick right back up when their busy season returns.

Your marketing should work with your calendar, not against it.

Want a partner who'll tell you when to spend less? DM us or visit theminacompany.com
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Some seasons, the smartest spend is less. We've tested the alternative across every industry we work in. More ads, more SEO, more effort poured into the slow months. The season stayed slow anyway. Demand has its own rhythm, and no budget is big enough to argue with it. So we don't ask our clients to keep pouring money into a season that won't pay it back. We'd rather protect your budget for the stretches where it actually moves the needle, and ease off when it doesn't. Some of our clients pause entirely when things are quiet, and we pick right back up when their busy season returns. Your marketing should work with your calendar, not against it. Want a partner who'll tell you when to spend less? DM us or visit theminacompany.com
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Ep. 7 is out now: Creating the Vision & Mission 🧭

In the hallway between Erica’s bedroom and her daughters’ rooms hangs Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” quote, rewritten for women. The credit belongs to the woman in the arena, the one who dares greatly. It’s become the quote her whole life runs on, and it’s what pushed her to take a hard look at The Mina Company’s vision, mission, and purpose for the first time in years.

In this episode, Erica breaks down the difference between the three, shares the new versions she wrote for Mina (including the line with a little bite: “even when it costs us”), and explains how she turned them into real, day-to-day decisions her team makes. She also shares a simple place to start your own: notice what you’re jealous of when you see it out in the wild.

Listen here ericavandersande.com/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts 

#ConversationsInTheDark #VisionAndMission #BusinessValues #DaringGreatly #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounder #Entrepreneurship #Motherhood #SmallBusinessPodcast
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Ep. 7 is out now: Creating the Vision & Mission 🧭 In the hallway between Erica’s bedroom and her daughters’ rooms hangs Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” quote, rewritten for women. The credit belongs to the woman in the arena, the one who dares greatly. It’s become the quote her whole life runs on, and it’s what pushed her to take a hard look at The Mina Company’s vision, mission, and purpose for the first time in years. In this episode, Erica breaks down the difference between the three, shares the new versions she wrote for Mina (including the line with a little bite: “even when it costs us”), and explains how she turned them into real, day-to-day decisions her team makes. She also shares a simple place to start your own: notice what you’re jealous of when you see it out in the wild. Listen here ericavandersande.com/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts #ConversationsInTheDark #VisionAndMission #BusinessValues #DaringGreatly #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounder #Entrepreneurship #Motherhood #SmallBusinessPodcast
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