The Challenge

Embrey has shaped skylines and communities across the United States as a premier developer, builder, and manager of multifamily properties for over five decades. They combine visionary design with operational excellence, but recently faced a modern challenge: launching two new luxury lease-up communities in highly competitive rental markets with limited search visibility.

In Scottsdale’s exclusive Kierland district, The Quincy was built to capture the attention of renters interested in high-end amenities and a prime location. Then, in San Antonio, Grayson Heights needed to stand out in a saturated market with aggressive competition and diverse demographics. Both properties required immediate organic traffic to meet pre-defined leasing goals while maintaining the brand consistency Embrey is known for.

When Embrey reached out to Forthea, the goal was clear: effectively build local search authority, generate qualified traffic, and convert online interest into signed leases. The solution would demand accurate technical execution, hyperlocal keyword targeting, and seamless integration with paid campaigns.

This award-nominated campaign won the US Search Awards 2025 Real Estate & Property, highlighting Forthea’s ability to deliver measurable results and innovative SEO strategies in one of the most competitive sectors in digital marketing.

 

US Search Awards Winner 2025 Multifamily

The Client Embrey | Best Use of SEO for Multifamily
  • IndustryMultifamily
  • Location Austin, TX
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SEO Insights

+171%

Non-Brand Page-1 Keywords

1.7%

Avg. Non-Brand CTR

+21%

Organic Sessions

Multifamily SEO Strategy

1. Hyperlocal Keyword Mapping: Identified market‑specific, amenity‑driven, and neighborhood‑based terms to match renter intent (e.g., “Kierland luxury apartments,” “apartments near The Rim San Antonio”).

2. On‑Page Content Depth: Built rich landing pages for floor plans, amenities, and neighborhood guides to rank for non‑branded queries and support PPC landing performance.

3. Technical SEO Foundations: Accelerated indexation with clean sitemaps, fixed 404s/canonicals, improved internal linking, and ensured Core Web Vitals readiness for mobile.

4. Local Listings & GBP: Standardized NAP, optimized categories and services, and implemented photo, post, and Q&A cadences for each community.

5. Cross‑Channel Collaboration: Shared SEO/PPC keyword intel, aligned headline and CTA testing, and iterated on landing pages based on engagement data.

97%Lease-Up Rate
Our Digital Marketing Strategy
Competitive Analysis

We began by dissecting each property’s local search landscape to understand the story behind the keyword rankings. For The Quincy, we found that Kierland competitors leaned heavily on certain buzzwords without tying them to location-specific value. In San Antonio, Grayson Heights’ competitors focused on affordability but did not showcase community culture.

By benchmarking local SERP share against direct and indirect competitors, we uncovered gaps in luxury and unique selling propositions. This transformed the messaging framework that emphasized Embrey’s unique advantages, pairing high-end amenities with lifestyle benefits (walkability, neighborhood highlights, and exclusive resident perks) to make each property stand out.

Content Gap Insights

Our strategy here began with mapping renter search behavior by funnel stage. We implemented specific keyword targets that guided a series of targeted content templates:

  • Amenities pages that were descriptive and painted a picture of daily life at the property.

  • Neighborhood guides with embedded local hotspots with a lifestyle narrative, improving local keyword coverage.

  • FAQs and policy pages that answered pre-leasing objections before they could block a conversion.

By filling these content gaps with search-optimized and user-friendly pages, we captured valuable long-tail demand, giving potential renters more reasons to choose Embrey’s communities.

 

Technical SEO Strategy

For brand-new property sites, speed and indexation are vital. Specialists removed barriers that hindered Google’s ability to discover and trust these pages. This not only resolved crawl depth issues but also helped consolidate orphaned URLs and strengthen internal linking from the main Embrey domain.

We also implemented structured data for floorplans, amenities, and local business details, ensuring rich result eligibility for specific searches related to renters' main interests. 

 

CRO Recommendations

We transformed the property website into an active leasing tool. Each high-intent page was redesigned to:

  • Highlight key information above the fold for quick scanning

  • Feature clear, persuasive CTAs like “Schedule a Tour” or “Apply Now"

  • Use interactive floorplan modules to keep visitors engaged

  • Incorporate trust elements like verified resident reviews, commute widgets, and neighborhood safety info

We used a user-first approach to maximize the likelihood of conversions.

 

 

 

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