How to Connect with Renters Ready to Buy in the New Year

    As the new year begins, renters often evaluate their housing situation, making it an ideal time to connect with those ready to transition to homeownership.

    Many renters set goals to build equity, gain stability, and invest in their futures. Understanding their motivations is the first step to building connections.

    Leverage Data to Target the Right Audience

    Not all renters are ready to buy, so targeting is crucial. Use tools that identify renters with strong financial profiles, such as those with high incomes or long tenancy histories. This strategic approach ensures your marketing efforts reach those most likely to leap.

    You can easily discover high-income renters in your local market using the Demographic tool on ProspectsPLUS.com.

    Provide Educational Resources

    Renters often face knowledge gaps about buying, from qualifying for a mortgage to understanding down payments.

    Share helpful guides, tips, and tools to position yourself as a trusted resource. Hosting webinars and sharing direct response reports or social media content tailored to first-time buyers can also be effective.

    Highlight Market Opportunities

    The new year is a great time to showcase why buying now makes sense.

    Use your marketing materials to spotlight market trends, such as current interest rates, available inventory, or tax benefits for first-time buyers. Helping renters see the financial benefits of owning versus renting can inspire action.

    Follow Up Consistently

    Building trust takes time. Create a follow-up plan including email campaigns, direct mail postcards, and personal touches like holiday greetings. Consistent communication keeps you top-of-mind when renters decide to buy.


    PLUS: When you have time…below are some marketing tools to help support your success.

    1. Put Your Real Estate Business a Step Above with Your Own Branded Magazine

    Homes & Life Magazine is a customizable magazine with rich, full-color content and a sharp, professional aesthetic. It includes compelling, direct, response-driven articles written by real estate industry experts and engaging lifestyle content. Send out Homes & Life Magazine in Just Minutes – No Minimums Required. Or we’ll ship it to you. Homes & Life Magazine is the ultimate “Coffee Table Lingerer”! …and it costs less than sending a greeting card!Click Here

     

    2. The Free 2025 Q1 Real Estate Marketing Guide

    Kickstart 2025 with our First Quarter Real Estate Marketing Guide, designed to help you achieve your real estate business goals. Packed with tools like a goal-setting sheet, monthly insights, tailored task lists, and marketing recommendations, this free guide is your ultimate resource for success—download it today for FREE! – Click Here

    3. The Free Interactive 6-Month Real Estate Business Plan

    The Free Interactive 6-Month Real Estate Business Plan allows you to enter your business goals for the remainder of the year and get a breakdown of how many prospects, listings, closings, and so on are needed to reach your goals.   – Click Here

     

    Lisa is an accomplished marketer with years of expertise in direct response marketing, digital marketing, data analytics and business development working with both B2C and B2B.