Effective real estate agent websites aren’t cheap. So many agents spend a small fortune on theirs only to have it go live with no clue that their sites truly aren’t finished and need some tweaking.
By “effective,” I mean engaging to prospects, able to help you convert prospects or even get visitors to stick around long enough for you to work your magical powers of persuasion.
If you hope to rank organically for local searches, customizing your homepage is something you absolutely must do.
Your homepage is your site’s curb appeal
You have only 10 to 20 seconds to communicate your value proposition to those who land on your homepage (Nielsen Norman Group).
What problem do you solve and how do you do it better than other agents?
While your homepage represents your site’s curb appeal, your value proposition is what entices them to want to know more about your services.
Let’s take a closer look at value propositions
Here’s an example of a site that gets the value proposition out front
PetPlate makes it clear that not only does it offer fresh, healthy dog food, it customizes the meals and delivers to your door.
So, ok, it’s not a real estate site.
Although you may cringe at the thought of an iBuyer, you have to admit that they do some crazy effective marketing.
Opendoor’s value proposition is front and center. They will give an instant offer to homeowners hoping to sell. The problems they solve?
“No showings. No Stress. No surprises.”
The whole homepage is, in fact, one long value proposition. As you scroll beneath the fold, you’re shown how Offerpad will make “… selling your home easy, fast, and stress-free.”
Back up your promise of value with proof
One of the best ways to communicate value, however, is through testimonials. There’s nothing more effective than someone who has used your service singing your praises.
Kelly Soule, Lake Tahoe, NV agent, has the right idea. Notice the testimonial under the photo of the lake.
Your testimonial doesn’t need to be this long. In fact, choose your best one and get your client’s permission to edit it to make it shorter and to use their name on your website.
Where are you?
If your site is like so many other agent sites, I could land on it and not have any idea where you list and sell real estate.
Imagine you’re interested in relocating overseas, or you’re from a neighboring country and you come across this website:
It’s a gorgeous photo and one that, no doubt, locals will recognize. But what about us?
There is absolutely nothing above the homepage fold that tells us which market this brokerage serves. It turns out to be west and central London, but you’d only learn that by clicking the “Enter” button.
You’ll also have to go there to learn their value proposition. They did have the right idea about putting testimonials on the home page but they’re beneath the fold. Scooting that green box up a smidge would make all the difference.
Simple changes to your website’s homepage can be worth their weight in gold. Go take a look at yours. Is it working as hard as it can to entice visitors to stick around and is it generating more real estate listings?
If not, put some of the ideas listed above into action now.
If you’re interested in creating a buyer pool, for the new listings you’re website is going to attract, consider pursuing renters.
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Please reach out to our support team at 866.405.3638 with questions or if there is anything we can do to help you with your success.
PLUS: When you have time…here are some helpful resources we’ve made available to support your success.
1. The Free 12 Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Plan
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