Thursday, April 24, 2025

marketing strategies

    High interest rates and a tight inventory of homes for sale have locked a huge swath of starter home buyers out of the market.

    So, it probably comes as no surprise when the media notices that the luxury home market is doing well.

    It makes sense when you think about it. A whole pool of buyers can pay cash for a home and, thus, refuse to play the mortgage game.

    For instance, luxury homes in Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Nashville, TN are on a tear. In fact, they’re the top three fastest-moving markets in the country.

    Advanced Knowledge and Expertise

    To attract high-net-worth clients, you need in-depth knowledge of the luxury market, including trends, pricing strategies, and the specific needs of affluent buyers and sellers.

    This expertise can be developed through specialized training and certifications, such as the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation, which provides agents with the tools and strategies necessary to excel in luxury real estate.

    Exceptional Networking and Relationship-Building Skills

    Success in the luxury market relies heavily on your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, other agents, and industry professionals.

    Networking is key, as many luxury transactions are driven by referrals and personal connections. Attending high-end events, joining exclusive clubs, and engaging with affluent communities can help you establish valuable connections.

    Marketing Savvy and Resources

    Luxury properties require sophisticated and targeted marketing strategies. You need access to high-quality marketing resources, including professional photography, video tours, virtual staging, and access to premium listing platforms.

    A strong online presence and the ability to leverage social media effectively are also crucial for reaching a global audience of potential buyers.

    Discretion and Professionalism

    Clients in the luxury market expect the highest level of professionalism and discretion. Handling sensitive information carefully and providing personalized, white-glove service can set you apart from the competition.

    By honing these skills and utilizing the right resources, real estate agents can successfully navigate the luxury market and build a thriving career in this prestigious sector.


    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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Plan

    The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

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

    The Free Interactive 6-Month Real Estate Business Review 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

    4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

    This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

    Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here      


     

      Rick recently ordered the Market Dominator Trifold Newsletter (shown above). To learn more, Click Here.

      Congratulations, Rick Bond on winning this week’s contest!

      Rick had the following words to say about his success sending marketing out from ProspectsPLUS!,

      “Typically, I send a monthly postcard (6″x9”), but I decided I wanted to try something different, so I selected the “Tri-Fold Dominator – Tri-Fold Newsletter 10.5″ x 15″”. I was more than impressed, and as a matter of fact, I plan on doing these much more often now. The pre-populated newsletter content was great, and it also allowed me to tailor sales stats to my local area. The newsletter was extremely professional looking and high quality (it wasn’t thin paper, but it stood out when I grabbed my mail.) When you fully unfold the newsletter, it is significant in size. I think a great price for what you get.” -Rick Bond   Rick, thank you for your review. We truly appreciate you and your support!


      Don’t Forget to Enter For Your Chance to Win a $125 ProspectsPLUS! Gift Card! (see how below)*

      HOW TO ENTER: Just leave feedback regarding how using marketing from ProspectsPLUS! has impacted your business, and you’re automatically entered into our next contest.

      Leave feedback on Google HERE.

      *If you’ve already entered our drawing in the past and haven’t won, you don’t need to enter again. Your entry remains valid, and you still have a chance to win.

      Don’t forget to watch for next Friday’s email announcing the weekly winner!


      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 6-Month Strategic Marketing Planner

      The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

      3. The Free Interactive Real Estate Business Plan

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

      4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

      This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

      Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here

        In an era dominated by digital communication, the debate over the effectiveness of email versus traditional mail continues to be a hot topic, especially regarding newsletters.

        While email newsletters have become a standard in many marketing strategies, there’s a compelling case to be made for the enduring impact of mailed newsletters.

        The following are five advantages printed newsletters have over emailed newsletters.

        1. A Tangible Impact Mailed newsletters have a physical presence that digital communication lacks. The tactile experience of holding a well-designed, professionally printed newsletter can leave a lasting impression.

        This tangible impact increases retention and engagement as recipients are more likely to spend time with a physical piece of mail than a fleeting email in their crowded inbox.

        2. Avoids the Abyss of an Email Inbox Email inboxes are often inundated with a barrage of messages, making it challenging for your newsletter to stand out.

        Mailed newsletters, on the other hand, don’t compete for attention like in a crowded digital space.

        When your newsletter arrives in the mailbox, it can command undivided attention, escaping the often-overlooked fate of an unopened email.


        The Market Dominator Newsletter Tri-fold is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.


        3. A Higher Perceived Value Printed newsletters are associated with a higher perceived value. The effort and cost involved in creating and physically mailing a newsletter convey a sense of commitment and importance.

        This translates to your audience assigning a higher value to the content within a printed newsletter compared to an easily created and dismissible email.

        4. Enhanced Brand Recall A well-crafted mailed newsletter has the potential to enhance brand recall. The visual and tactile elements and the sensory experience of reading through the content in hand create a memorable interaction.

        This can contribute to a stronger connection between your audience and your brand, fostering long-term engagement.

        5. Less Competition Equals More Attention With the saturation of digital content, your email newsletter might get lost in the shuffle.

        Mailed newsletters face less competition, giving you a better chance of capturing your market’s attention. By arriving in a less cluttered space, your message will likely be noticed and absorbed.

        The unique benefits of mailed newsletters make them vital to any comprehensive marketing strategy.

        The tactile nature, avoidance of inbox saturation, perceived value, and enhanced brand recall contribute to the high effectiveness established by mailed newsletters.


        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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Plan

        The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

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

        The Free Interactive 6-Month Real Estate Business Review 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

        4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

        This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

        Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here

         

         

         


         

          Yes, there’s still time! Here are six ways to help you stir up more activity in your market before the year-end.

          1. Stick to the plan (or create one if you haven’t yet)

          A marketing plan does much more than let you know how much money you’ll spend for over a period of time promoting your services. Chief among the additional benefits is that it helps you fill your days with prolific and directed activity.

          That forward-thinking stuff you need to create a plan forces you to carefully consider each option, both in terms of its financial impact and effectiveness.

          “Big ideas fail without a plan, and your marketing plan is the one thing that will still drive innovation and help you meet sales targets,” according to Mark Ellis, a business writer at Business2Community.com.

          If increasing listing activity is your goal, hammer out a marketing plan for the next three months and stick to it.

          2. Adhere to a regular prospecting schedule

          Whether you door-knock, cold-call, chase after expireds and FSBOs or use another method of prospecting, ensure that it gets done by making it a part of your daily or weekly schedule.

          Prioritize the task as well. It’s easy to keep putting it off when there are more interesting tasks to pursue, but it’s not wise. The more leads you steer toward that real estate sales funnel, the more prospects you can convert into new listings.

          3. Nurture those relationships

          People who sell customer relationship management software are fond of claiming that a CRM is the “lifeblood” of the real estate agent’s business.

          Guess what? They’re right. Building and nurturing relationships is the key to increased commission checks, and to do it right, you need a way to keep track of leads, prospects, clients (both current and past), and just about everyone else you know.

          While there are probably a million and one ways to set up a CRM, find a way that makes adding information and finding what you need easy. A way that works for you. Then ensure that you keep it safe, and back it up.

          HOT TIP: We offer a free CRM, the Contact Manager, on ProspectsPLUS.com. With the Contact Manager, you can tag entire mailing lists or just one contact within a list, building one highly targeted list for your marketing materials.

          In addition, you own your list, so you can export and download your CRM list anytime if you decide to move it. Now schedule time on a daily/weekly basis to reach out to the contacts in this database and nurture these relationships.

          The Looking For Listing Scheduled Farm Campaign is shown above.

          4. Fine-tune your response time to leads

          You can’t turn a lead into a prospect that you’ll convert into a listing if you don’t respond to their initial contact promptly.

          The short and sweet of it is that you have five minutes to respond to an incoming lead if you hope to reach the person live and get them into your sales funnel, according to InsideSales.com research.

          In fact, the agent who responds within this period is nearly 25 percent more likely to snag the lead. Wait a half-hour? You might as well forget about it and let the agent down the street who responds quicker have the lead.

          5. Start farming, via direct mail, if you haven’t already

          Farming is a low-cost, effective, and easy way to reach out to many people simultaneously and build relationships over time.

          The fact remains that direct mail is one of the most powerful marketing methods available. Mix that with a focus on a specific farm, and you have something powerful working for you.


          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 Magazin

          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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Planner

          The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here  

          3. The Free Online Real Estate Business Plan

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

           

          4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

          This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

          Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here    

           

           


           

            Someday, probably sooner than we imagine, sellers will be competing for buyers, while buyers will have vastly more choices in homes. First impressions matter, but never more so than when there aren’t enough buyers in the market.

            When it comes to showcasing your listings, high-quality photography can make all the difference. If you’ve never used the services of a pro real estate photographer, you’ll want to read on to learn why you should.

            And, most importantly, discover the questions you should ask to ensure you get the right photographer for your real estate business.

            Why clear, compelling listing photos are important

            It makes a great first impression 

            Your listings are essentially your products, and first impressions are crucial. Compelling photographs are the first point of contact for prospective buyers, drawing them in and sparking their interest.

            Showcases a property’s best features

            Skilled real estate photographers know how to capture a property’s strengths and minimize its weaknesses. They use their expertise in lighting, composition, and post-processing to make a home look its absolute best.

            Increases online visibility

            We already know from the various ocular movement studies that buyers’ eyes go right for the photo as soon as they pull up a listing. If there is no photo, they leave the page.

            If the photo is dark, crooked, or otherwise amateur in nature, most will also leave.

            Results in faster sales and higher prices

            Properties with professionally photographed online listings tend to sell faster and often at higher prices.

            The Inspiration Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.

            Helps you ace your listing presentations

            Who is more likely to ace the listing presentation, the agent with DIY photographs of past listings or the one with gorgeous, jaw-dropping photographs?

            Here are the questions to ask when interviewing a photographer

            • Can I see your portfolio? Reviewing a photographer’s previous work will give you a sense of their style and the quality of their work.
            • Are you insured? Ensure that the photographer carries liability insurance in case of any accidents or damages during the shoot.
            • What equipment do you use? Ask about the type of camera, lenses, and lighting equipment they use to ensure they have the necessary tools for the job.
            • Do you offer post-processing services? Inquire about their editing and retouching capabilities to enhance the final images.
            • What is your availability? Confirm that the photographer can accommodate your scheduling needs, including weekends and evenings if necessary.
            • Do you provide virtual tours or drone photography? These additional services can enhance your listings and attract potential buyers. Yes, hiring a professional photographer will eat into your commission check. But without one, you may not even get the listing.

            With the right photographer, you’ll have the tools to make a lasting impression and close deals more effectively.

             


            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 Magazin

            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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Planner

            The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

            3. The Free Online Real Estate Business Plan

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

            4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

            This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

            Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here    


             

              Brenda recently sent out a Recipe Series postcard (shown above). To learn more, Click Here.

              Congratulations, Brenda Koeller on winning this week’s contest!

              Brenda had the following words to say about her success sending marketing out from ProspectsPLUS!,

              I have used ProspectsPLUS! for about 3 years now. I send out recipe postcards and find people who tend to save them (with all of my contact information) because of the recipes. Then, they go to their kitchen to get out the card when they’re ready to buy or sell a property! Great service from this company!!!

              -Brenda Koeller

              Brenda, thank you for your review. We truly appreciate you and your support!


              Don’t Forget to Enter For Your Chance to Win a $125 ProspectsPLUS! Gift Card! (see how below)*

              HOW TO ENTER: Just leave feedback regarding how using marketing from ProspectsPLUS! has impacted your business, and you’re automatically entered into our next contest.

              Leave feedback on Google HERE.

              *If you’ve already entered our drawing in the past and haven’t won, you don’t need to enter again. Your entry remains valid, and you still have a chance to win.

              Don’t forget to watch for next Friday’s email announcing the weekly winner!


              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 6-Month Strategic Marketing Planner

              The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

              3. The Free Interactive Real Estate Business Plan

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

              4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

              This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

              Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here

                One lesson real estate folks have learned, painfully, is that new legislation often brings significant changes.

                One such piece of legislation making waves is the “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act”.

                Proposed to reshape the housing market, this act aims to address the growing concern that institutional investors, particularly hedge funds, are exerting significant control over residential properties.

                So, what does this mean for real estate agents and brokers?

                Understanding the Act

                In a nutshell, the “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act”… would force owners of a large number of “… single-family residences to sell their swath of homes to family buyers,” according to Shannon Thayer (New York Post) citing The Wall Street Journal.

                It’s been bad enough that homebuyers face low inventories and high mortgage rates. To have to compete against the deep-pocketed investment firms makes it all but impossible for many buyers to remain in the market.

                Under the proposed act, institutional investors would face restrictions on the number of single-family homes they can acquire.

                Additionally, they would be required to hold these properties for a minimum duration before selling, aiming to prevent speculative practices that can destabilize local housing markets.

                The Get More Listings Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.

                What does this mean for real estate brokers and agents?

                1. Increased Opportunities for Individual Buyers.

                With hedge funds facing limitations on their acquisitions, individual buyers may find competing in the housing market easier.

                This could lead to an increase in demand for your services, which is always a good thing, right?

                2. Greater Stability in Local Markets

                By curbing speculative practices and reducing the influence of institutional investors, the act aims to promote greater stability in local housing markets.

                Real estate agents may benefit from a more predictable market environment, where fluctuations in inventory and pricing are less volatile.

                3. Potential Challenges

                While the act holds the promise of a more balanced housing market, it may also present challenges for real estate agents. Adapting to new regulations and navigating changes in market dynamics can require time and effort. 

                Additionally, some real estate professionals who have relied heavily on transactions involving institutional investors may need to diversify their client base.

                Learn more about the Act online at nypost.com.


                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 Magazin

                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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Planner

                The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

                3. The Free Online Real Estate Business Plan

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

                4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

                This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

                Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here


                 

                  Think of the home purchase process as a journey. I know, sometimes it feels like a never-ending one, but stick with me for a minute.

                  On any journey, we all look for signs: city names, arrows, freeway exits, and mile markers. These signs guide us as we travel. You, as the buyer’s agent, need to be your client’s sign during the purchase process.

                  Like all effective signs, you should convey clear, simple information and give it enough time for your client to provide a proper response.

                  In other words, don’t put the yield sign in the middle of the merge lane. Especially at the last minute. Give your client enough time to safely pull into an adjacent lane before the big semi-truck is on top of him.

                  Granted, the home purchase road is one full of potential potholes, but it’s up to you to keep your client from falling into one of them. Here are some considerations when guiding a client through a purchase.

                  The First Time Buyer Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.

                  Does the buyer have what it takes to keep going?

                  While many of today’s buyers are savvy about the market (thanks to all the media attention), and assume they have the stomach for the process, it may be a whole different story when your client is knee-deep in it.

                  Be honest with her about the things that may go wrong and how you will handle these issues if they come up. Don’t sugarcoat anything about the process. The last thing you want is for her to feel disillusioned after you’ve put time and effort into the deal. If she’s going to bail, then get her to bail upfront.

                  Communication is critical

                  Our goal as business owners is, overall, to build our businesses through repeat and referral clients. The client that refers you to her friends is one that was satisfied with your work.

                  The key to client satisfaction is communication. This is never more important than when working with a nervous first-time homebuyer. Not only do you want a client for life, but you want this particular deal to come to a successful conclusion.

                  Remember, you’re a signpost. Guide the client with clear communication every step of the way and she’ll get to her destination.

                  This is So Exciting!

                  While it’s tempting to think of yourself as keeping this buyer “on a hook,” it’s important to remember that she’s not a fish. She’s a person with hopes and dreams and the biggest of these right now is this house.

                  Excitement and enthusiasm are, thankfully, contagious. Get excited. Yes, this may not be your only client, but she may be your most frightened and frustrated. If you’re excited about her new house, she will be too. And excitement is a powerful motivator.

                  Keep her future-oriented. Where will she put the sofa? What color has she chosen for the living room?

                  Yes, you’re a new agent and learning the ropes as you go. Focus on your client, however, and before you know it, you’ll have more of them!

                   


                  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 Magazin

                  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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Planner

                  The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

                  3. The Free Online Real Estate Business Plan

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

                  4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

                  This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

                  Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here


                   

                    Uh oh, here comes summer; the busiest season for real estate consumers and agents.

                    Well, it used to be anyway. At this writing, new listings, nationwide, are down a smidge. But, as we know, all real estate is local and your mileage may vary, depending on where you practice real estate.

                    Las Vegas, for instance, has seen a 9.4% increase in homes for sale and agents are celebrating! 

                    Since online marketing of your business is so important, and we are heading into the busiest season, I’ve decided to dive into some various tried-and-true online tactics you may want to try out to bring in more listings.

                    There’s a form of online advertising to fit every agent’s budget

                    Choosing the form of advertising comes right after you promise yourself that your ads will be laser-targeted. Go after one segment of the market; listings, for instance. Then, focus solely on that in your ads.

                    Where to advertise? Here are three places that are easy to start:

                    • Facebook ads
                    • Google ads
                    • On your website (and cross-promote to social media)

                    Figure out your chosen audience’s pain points and focus on solving those. Since we’re talking about listings, what’s keeping folks from selling their homes?

                    High-interest rates, if they hope to buy another home, is most likely the biggest fear. Many have such a low interest rate currently, they’re hesitant to trade for one that is much higher.

                    But other reasons are keeping homeowners from selling. If you need tips on what these reasons are, reach out to former clients and ask. Even if they aren’t considering selling, ask them the hypothetical “If you needed to sell right now, what would be your biggest challenge (or fear or whatever).

                    Not only does this count as a “nurture” call, you may also get some good information, and, who knows? A listing?

                    Let’s take a look at some other traditional yet effective ways to get your name out there.

                    Email newsletters

                    I receive several real estate newsletters via email every month. I love them! But I only subscribe to those that are hyper local and offer timely advice and information. 

                    Cookie-cutter newsletters are fine, but reword what you can so that the information fits your market.

                    Social Media

                    Social media is ideal not only for fishing for listings but for the bait, as well. The bait?

                    Those hyper-local posts that readers find so compelling. Lure them onto your social media platforms and blog and then go fishing. Subtly.

                    Summer is full of events in most towns. If all else fails, review places folks can cool off, such as the best ice cream shop in town, the best public swimming pool, and reviews of nearby public beaches.

                    Social media (again)

                    Facebook groups are well worth the time you will spend interacting with members.

                    We aren’t talking about real estate groups, but consumer groups, such as decorating, gardening, home improvement, home maintenance, and anywhere else that homeowners may hang out. 

                    If the topic of the group is something you enjoy, all the better. Posting informative posts is a brilliant way to attract the attention of home sellers. Be subtle, though, in your mentions of what you do for a living.  

                    If you’ve put off planning your ad campaigns, now is the time to step up and get it done.


                    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 Magazin

                    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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Planner

                    The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

                    3. The Free Online Real Estate Business Plan

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

                    4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

                    This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

                    Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here


                     

                      Rochelle recently launched an Upload Your Own postcard (shown above). To learn more, Click Here.

                      Congratulations, Rochelle on winning this week’s contest!

                      Rochelle had the following words to say about her success sending marketing out from ProspectsPLUS!,

                      “The weekly Sunday free report download as well as the postcards are simply amazing! I always suggest ProspectsPLUS! for my colleagues!” -Rochelle Hobbs

                      Rochelle, thank you for your review. We truly appreciate you and your support!


                      Don’t Forget to Enter For Your Chance to Win a $125 ProspectsPLUS! Gift Card! (see how below)*

                      HOW TO ENTER: Just leave feedback regarding how using marketing from ProspectsPLUS! has impacted your business, and you’re automatically entered into our next contest.

                      Leave feedback on Google HERE.

                      *If you’ve already entered our drawing in the past and haven’t won, you don’t need to enter again. Your entry remains valid, and you still have a chance to win.

                      Don’t forget to watch for next Friday’s email announcing the weekly winner!


                      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 6-Month Strategic Marketing Planner

                      The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

                      3. The Free Interactive Real Estate Business Plan

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

                      4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

                      This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

                      Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here

                        The year’s second quarter has begun, yet you still have time to implement strategies to ensure you head into summer strong.

                        Here are 6 tactics to help you prepare for a booming summer selling season.

                        1. Ramp up marketing efforts

                        The spring season is an excellent time to intensify your marketing efforts. Consider hosting a spring-themed event in your community to drum up new interest or as a way to showcase your properties.

                        Create engaging content on social media platforms to attract potential buyers and sellers actively searching during the spring.

                        A postcard from the Spring Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.

                        2. Targeted client outreach

                        Reach out to your existing client database with personalized holiday greetings; through direct mail, phone calls, and in person. We make it easy with our numerous Holiday postcards already done for you!

                        This simple gesture can keep your name in the forefront through the spring and summer seasons, reminding past clients of your services, and encouraging referrals.

                        3. Network and collaborate

                        Attend community functions, networking events, and industry-related gatherings, and sponsor or host an event yourself.

                        A few creative ideas include collecting donations in your area for local food banks, setting up a spring decor or garden contest in the community where you farm with a fun prize, or sponsoring a neighborhood block party or garage sale.

                        Collaborate with other professionals in the real estate industry, such as mortgage brokers, home inspectors, or interior designers, to provide comprehensive, unique service propositions to your market.

                        4. Strategic pricing & preparation

                        Adjust pricing strategies to attract serious buyers and sellers and ensure you offer competitive property pricing.

                        Highlight any special deals or incentives you currently offer in your marketing, including social media, postcard mailings, emails, and your website.

                        Make sure you’re well-prepared for quick transactions. The summer selling season can ramp up quickly with buyers and sellers motivated to complete their transactions, while the kids are off before the fall school season begins. So streamline your processes and ensure you have the necessary resources available.

                        5. Focus on client experience

                        Providing excellent customer service is always essential, but it can be particularly impactful during the spring and summer selling seasons. Go the extra mile to ensure your clients have a smooth and enjoyable experience. And, as always, check in with your clients often, and answer calls quickly, even if you have your assistant or team member do it.

                        Stay updated on market trends and local real estate news. Being well-informed in this continually changing market allows you to provide valuable insights to your clients and market and to position yourself as an industry leader.

                        The Content Card Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.

                        6. Reflect and set goals

                        Finally, reflect on your accomplishments and challenges from the first quarter. Use this reflection to set clear, achievable goals for this spring and summer. A roadmap will give you a solid start to the next quarter and beyond.

                        By implementing these strategies and maintaining a proactive mindset, you can start the summer selling season strong and set the tone for a promising third and fourth quarter as well.

                         


                        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 Magazin

                        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 6-Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Planner

                        The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

                        3. The Free Online Real Estate Business Plan

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

                        4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

                        This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

                        Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here


                         

                          Marty recently launched a monthly Comfort Food Recipe campaign (shown above). To learn more, Click Here.

                          Congratulations, Marty on winning this week’s contest!

                          Marty had the following words to say about her success sending marketing out from ProspectsPLUS!,

                          “Creating marketing campaigns with ProspectsPLUS! is SO easy and definitely gives me the best ROI for my marketing budget. Once I create my campaign, I can set it and forget it. They also make it easy to edit my campaigns and update my mailing lists as needed. The postcards are high quality and they help me present my business to prospective clients in the most professional way possible.” -Marty Harris

                          Marty, thank you for your review. We truly appreciate you and your support!


                          Don’t Forget to Enter For Your Chance to Win a $125 ProspectsPLUS! Gift Card! (see how below)*

                          HOW TO ENTER: Just leave feedback regarding how using marketing from ProspectsPLUS! has impacted your business, and you’re automatically entered into our next contest.

                          Leave feedback on Google HERE.

                          *If you’ve already entered our drawing in the past and haven’t won, you don’t need to enter again. Your entry remains valid, and you still have a chance to win.

                          Don’t forget to watch for next Friday’s email announcing the weekly winner!


                          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 6-Month Strategic Marketing Planner

                          The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 6-Month Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do and when. Four key market segments include niche Markets, geographic farming, sphere of influence, and past clients. – Click Here

                          3. The Free Interactive Real Estate Business Plan

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

                          4. The Become a Listing Legend Free eBook 

                          This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Become-A-Listing-Legend-3D-Book-White-274x300.jpg

                          Ready to take a vertical leap in your real estate career? If you’re looking for inspiration…and the tools and methods to dominate a market and go to the top in real estate…you’ll find them in this free book. – Click Here