Start Planning Your Holiday Marketing Before Your Competitors Do

Why Holiday Marketing Matters

Don’t let Q4 slow you down—buyers and sellers don’t disappear during the holidays, they just get quieter. According to Redfin, home sales in late December tend to close more quickly due to motivated sellers and less competition. And with over 89% of homebuyers still using agents in 2025 (NAR), visibility during this time is everything.

Your Best Channels for Holiday Visibility

Combine email, print, and short-form video to meet prospects where they’re active. Real estate emails have an average open rate of 19.7%, and Instagram Reels continue to deliver up to 67% higher engagement than static posts (Sprout Social).

A holiday mailer featuring a bold QR code can direct users to a seasonal landing page with tracked engagement.

Why Direct Mail Still Dominates

Don’t sleep on direct mail response rates in 2025 average 4.4%, compared to just 0.6% for digital ads (Data & Marketing Association). Even better? 70% of consumers say direct mail feels more personal than email, and it boasts a 90% open rate, since most recipients at least glance at their mail.

Pairing a bold, seasonal postcard with a QR code that leads to a CMA form or consultation page is one of the highest-performing lead-gen strategies this holiday season.

Make Your Marketing Give Back

Tap into seasonal goodwill. GivingTuesday donations hit $3.6B in 2024, and agents who tie campaigns to local causes or charity drives see higher engagement.

Create a simple give-to-get CTA: “Book a home value checkup—we’ll donate $25 to Toys for Tots.”

Influencer Insight

Real estate coach Tom Ferry advises agents to plan Q4 content before Halloween: “Don’t let the season be an excuse—plan the content, then enjoy the season.”

Social strategist Katie Lance recommends scheduling short-form videos in advance to stay visible even while offline.

Action Steps

1. Plan 3 holiday-themed touchpoints: postcard, Reel, and email

2. Tie in a cause (food drive, toy collection, donations)

3. Use QR code driven mailers and targeted social ads to drive traffic

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