If you’re not a social media professional or you’re someone who doesn’t use it very often, it can be difficult finding out what exactly to post on your pages. It’s never fun to post something that gets little-to-no engagement! There’s a good chance that low engagement stems from low page activity. If this is [...]
Have you ever received a lead that you wish you could follow up on in real time? Sure, you can do this through a phone call or an email, but this requires the customer on the other end to respond quickly, too. That’s where live chat services come in! Having the ability to talk [...]
Instagram is a prime social media outlet for real estate agents. It’s easy to use, it’s engaging, it’s popular, it’s already connected to Facebook, and most importantly, it’s visual. Can you think of a better social media channel for real estate marketing? Take a look at our list of 12 Instagram posts that you [...]
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that social media is more important than ever, both for agents and for brokers. In fact, 44% of all home buyers look online for information about a property first, and for younger generations, that percentage increases greatly. It only makes sense that you’d market your services where your [...]
As an agent, building your online presence is more important than ever. Because your potential customers are now skewing younger, having social media pages that boosts your business and creates leads is critical to your success. Studies show that of the group of first-time homeowners, 66% can be classified as millennials. Of those, 99% [...]
So you’ve got an idea for a real estate story. Wouldn’t it be great if there were some tech tools that could not only help you create your story, but also share it with your sphere of influence? No problem. Here’s a short list… How can stories grow your business? Find [...]
Do you think of yourself as a storyteller? A lot of times people are buying more than a home when they make a purchasing decision. They’re buying into a community, a school system, a neighborhood-feel, etc. But for some reason, many real estate professionals stop short of sharing personal and engaging stories about these [...]
Are you stuck with social media? You know that social media is no longer an optional add-on to your real estate marketing strategy. It’s connectivity and ease of use make it a powerful tool for building your sphere of influence, winning listings, sharing helpful information, farming your territory, and getting more eyes on your [...]
Grit is a common word we use when describing successful people. The ability to stick with something, to see it through to the end, is a trait that’s admired among many. And in order for you to experience success with marketing your real estate business on social media, it’s a trait you really need [...]
Come on self...stick...to...the plan. Getting more out of real estate marketing on social media doesn’t have to be some long, drawn-out, complicated process. Success really hinges on a few key activities. And one way to ensure those activities happen is to establish habits that help you post consistently to your social accounts and stay [...]
How do you grab the attention of would-be buyers and sellers? Getting more eyes on a listing, and doing that in the right way at the right time, can be a challenge for the best of real estate agents. And given our affinity for visual content, finding ways to get listings in front of [...]
Social Media Tips 1. Are you still using a personal Facebook profile to market your real estate business? It’s time to make the switch to using a business Page. This gives you access to advertising (a big deal in the "pay-to-play" era of social media marketing) and analytic features that can tell you about [...]
Knowing how to grow your business with digital marketing is vital to your success as an agent or broker. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. You could use some advice. We asked well-known real estate industry influencers (agents, brokers, and people who serve the real estate industry in some other way) [...]
You got them in the door. Now how do you keep them...and keep them happy? In our last post, we talked about a strategy for recruiting agents, and in this sequel, we’ll look at some practical things you can do to retain agents. 1. Be a resource Sometimes leaders get the idea that [...]
Looking for an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide on how to make a virtual tour that tells a story? Virtual tours have been around for a long time...and for good reason. Visual marketing is critical to a successful real estate business. People want to see the homes they’re interested in, not just read about them, and [...]
Marketing can be tough. At its best, it’s a well-oiled, lead-generating machine. At its worst, it’s a drain on your time and energy. But there are things any agent or broker can do to simplify their real estate marketing and get better results. Here are 7 easy-to-implement hacks that can help you be more [...]
When it comes to social media, Facebook continues to be the biggest show in town. It’s a great place to build your brand, get the word out about your listings, and connect with other businesses. But in order for you to see a return on your investment of time and energy, you probably need [...]
Live video gets our attention. Whether we’re watching breaking news or our favorite team, seeing it live still piques our interests. Combine that with the fact that most home buyers search for homes online and you’ve got a reason to take live-streaming video marketing seriously. Many real estate agents are comfortable with creating online, [...]
Mature marketers use a variety of tools to accomplish their goals. Automation is simply one of those tools that complements an agent’s marketing strategy by freeing him or her up to do other important things. The way to strike a balance between automation and your other marketing efforts is to use the right approach [...]
Online video has quickly become an indispensable marketing tool for businesses of all kinds. However, many real estate agents (and brokers) are leaving money on the table by not using video in their marketing. This presents an amazing opportunity for you to step in, grab a camera, and differentiate yourself. Let’s take a look [...]