As the year winds down, real estate agents often find themselves uniquely positioned to reflect on the past months. Evaluating your wins and lessons learned is not just beneficial—it’s essential for growth and future success. Taking the time to assess your achievements and areas for improvement helps refine your strategy, set more precise goals, and build a more sustainable business.
Celebrate Your Wins
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Start by recognizing your successes. Whether you closed a record number of transactions, expanded your network, or mastered a new marketing tool, every win counts. Reflect on what you did well and identify the factors contributing to your success. Did a specific marketing campaign resonate particularly well? Were you more active in community events? Pinpoint these positive drivers and plan to replicate or scale them next year.
Identify Lessons Learned
The real estate market is dynamic and full of challenges. Reflect on the tough deals that didn’t close, marketing tactics that fell flat, or client relationships that could have been stronger. Be honest with yourself: what could you have done differently? Identifying these areas will help you make informed changes, such as investing in new skills or technology or adjusting your communication approach with clients.
Adjust Your Strategy
Use your reflections to recalibrate. Note what you’ve learned and how it can shape your approach for the upcoming year. Set specific, actionable goals that build on your wins and address your growth areas. This strategic planning ensures that you’re not just reacting to market changes but proactively positioning yourself for success.
Reflecting on your year as a real estate agent enables you to grow, improve, and thrive. Celebrate your wins, learn from your challenges, and enter the following year with a refreshed outlook and clear strategy.
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
As real estate agents, we all know that trust and reputation are essential to success. But what if your perception in the community could create success on its own?
In the book Ninja Selling, Larry Kendall shares a fascinating example from the advertising firm Hobbs and Herder that reveals the surprising power of perception.
The example is about an experiment they conducted that illustrates just how powerful real estate marketing can be. It highlights a crucial takeaway for every real estate agent: perception is reality.
Hobbs and Herder developed a full-scale direct mail marketing campaign around a fictional agent. They designed professional ads, distributed print materials, and presented this non-existent agent as a prominent figure in the real estate industry.
The Real Estate Times Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.
The results were astounding. Post-campaign, people in the community were interviewed and asked who the leading agent was in their area. They responded that the fictional agent was the expert.
They believed in this agent’s success and even began recommending them to others despite their nonexistent presence in the real world.
Consistent, high-quality marketing crafted a powerful perception of success that influenced people’s beliefs and decisions.
This experiment underscores a critical truth: effective marketing can elevate your professional image and attract clients, establishing you as a top agent in your area.
Every postcard, social media post, and advertisement reinforces your brand, making you visible to potential clients. These clients, in turn, start to associate you with success and trust. By consistently marketing yourself with professional materials, you don’t just advertise homes; you cultivate a reputation.
Building a lasting impression doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right strategy and focus, you can become the trusted agent people know and recommend.
With strategic marketing, you’re not just selling homes—you’re selling your expertise, trustworthiness, and professionalism.
Ready to shift the perception of your business? Our real estate marketing solutions can help make you the agent everyone remembers.
Watch our video that portrays the Hobbs and Herder experiment below
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
As environmental awareness rises, many buyers prioritize sustainability in home purchases. For real estate agents, understanding and marketing a property’s eco-friendly aspects can be a powerful tool in appealing to this growing audience.
Here are five ways to make your listings stand out to eco-conscious buyers.
1. Highlight Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances with ENERGY STAR® certification are a significant selling point for eco-conscious buyers.
Pointing out energy savings in monthly bills and reduced carbon footprints helps potential buyers see the added value.
2. Emphasize Solar Panels and Renewable Energy
Properties with solar panels or other renewable energy sources are desirable to environmentally focused buyers.
If a home includes solar panels, mention energy cost savings and reduced reliance on the grid.
The Avoidable Buyer Pitfalls Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.
3. Showcase Eco-Friendly Materials
Features like sustainably sourced wood, non-toxic paints, and bamboo flooring appeal to buyers who value green building materials. Mentioning these elements demonstrates the home’s commitment to sustainability.
4. Point Out Smart Technology
Smart thermostats, energy-efficient lighting, and automated systems save energy and make homes more eco-friendly. Highlighting these features can make your listing more appealing to buyers focused on sustainable living.
5. Emphasize Water Conservation
Low-flow fixtures, rainwater collection systems, and drought-resistant landscaping can appeal to eco-conscious buyers by reducing water usage and enhancing sustainability.
These features demonstrate a commitment to conserving resources, which resonates with environmentally conscious clients.
By showcasing these eco-friendly elements, you position yourself as an agent who understands eco-conscious buyers’ values and aligns your listings with today’s environmentally aware consumers.
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
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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
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 real estate landscape has seen a significant amount of volatility in recent months marked by low inventory, high mortgage rates, and the recent NAR settlement.
While these challenges can be daunting, some real estate agents are finding innovative ways to survive and thrive in this new environment. In this article, we will delve into the insights and tactics that are helping them stay ahead.
Diversified Marketing Strategies
Top agents understand the importance of a well-rounded marketing strategy. They leverage both digital and traditional marketing channels to reach a broader audience. From online listings and social media campaigns to direct mail and networking events, they leave no stone unturned to showcase their listings and their brand.
Hyper-Local Expertise
In a low-inventory market, local knowledge is power. These agents become hyper-local experts, knowing every neighborhood inside out. They can quickly identify opportunities, provide insights on property values, and guide clients through the intricacies of the local market.
Strong Networks
Relationships are paramount in real estate. Top agents cultivate strong networks, including other real estate professionals, home inspectors, mortgage brokers, and more. These networks can be tapped into for referrals, advice, and quick problem-solving.
The Join the Market Series is shown above. To learn more, Click Here.
Negotiation Mastery
In a volatile market, negotiation skills are put to the test. Top agents undergo continuous training to sharpen their negotiation techniques. They understand the importance of securing the best deals for their clients, whether they’re buyers or sellers.
Tech Integration
Technology is a game-changer in the real estate industry. Top agents embrace the latest tech tools, from virtual tours and 3D walkthroughs to predictive analytics. These tools not only streamline their operations but also enhance the customer experience.
Pricing Expertise
Setting the right price is critical in a low-inventory market. Top agents have a deep understanding of pricing dynamics. They provide sellers with accurate price guidance, ensuring that properties are competitively priced to attract buyers.
Adaptability
Adaptability is one of the most critical attributes of successful agents in the current market. They stay agile and flexible, adjusting their strategies as market conditions evolve. They can swiftly switch between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market mindset.
Strong Online Presence
Visibility is essential. Top agents have a professional website and robust social media profiles and maintain an active online presence. This helps them connect with clients and positions them as industry leaders.
Navigating a low-inventory, volatile real estate market can be challenging, but top real estate agents rise to the occasion. They position themselves for success through diversified marketing, hyper-local expertise, adaptability, and a strong market presence.
These agents are not just riding the wave but leading the way, helping clients achieve their real estate goals even in the most challenging times.
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
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
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
Here we are, four months into the new year, in the midst of the spring real estate market. Have you stuck to your marketing plan? If so, and it’s a good one, you’ll have no shortage of folks to work with this spring.
If you’ve been slacking, take the time now to tweak the plan. Start with the digital aspect of your real estate marketing plan.
Take a critical look at social media
Since it’s vital that you connect with potential clients where they spend most of their social media time, re-evaluate how each social media platform you use is working for you.
If you’re not getting a decent return on your investment (of time or money) for any platform, dump it and try something else.
Facebook
A good Facebook strategy, even if it’s just to get organic leads, is always worth your time. Users are, by and large, in the buyer/seller age range. Engagement, if pursued strategically, is easier than on most of the other platforms.
A decent Facebook strategy includes posting a couple times a week. If that’s too much for your schedule, post at least once a week and make sure the post is strong.
What’s a strong Facebook post? One in which you are aiming for engagement and shares. For instance, if your city or state is among the many “Best places” (to retire, to get a job, to buy a home, etc.) chosen each year, link to the article.
You can find these types of articles by entering the name of your city or state into a search engine, followed by “named best” or “chosen best.”
As an example, “Scottsdale named best” returned a ton of very cool articles that a Scottsdale agent might want to repost on Facebook.
People love proof that where they live is the best on the planet and tend to share these types of posts.
Instagram
If you are among the few (very few) agents who get real estate leads from the time-suck-that-is-Instagram, congratulations. If you aren’t seeing a return on the investment of your precious time, dump it. And, don’t feel bad. There’s a reason it isn’t working.
In December of 2019, Statista published the results of a study that found that nearly 71 percent of U.S. Instagram users are between the ages of 13 and 34.
Let that sink in: The majority of Instagram users aren’t within every real estate agent’s target audience.
Sadly, only 12 percent of users are in the typical buyer and seller age range. Marketing your real estate business on Instagram is like an actor playing to an empty house.
YouTube
Video production companies love to tout YouTube’s “more than 1.9 billion registered users.” What they don’t tell you is that it’s a worldwide figure, so it’s useless to real estate agents.
Unless, of course, you sell real estate worldwide?
Of those 1.9 billion users, nearly 185 million reside in the U.S. Most of these users turn to the video channel for entertainment, not tutorials.
Males, according to Statista, primarily watch soccer or other sports while beauty videos are the most popular among women.
Real estate is missing from the list of the 25 most-watched verticals, as of February 2020. To get an idea of what people in the United States are tuning in to watch, check out Vidooly.com.
It should come as no surprise that YouTube isn’t the ideal digital marketing platform for most agents.
Videos can be expensive and time-consuming to do right.
The NAR’s statistics show that video isn’t always an effective way to market listings as well.
Keep in mind, however, that walk-throughs are more popular than video among buyers. Try to talk your listing clients into a 3-D walkthrough instead.
Just don’t rely on the platform as an awesome way to market your business, because, again, you’re playing to an empty house.
Your website
Nearly half of all Google searchers are looking for local information, according to Hubspot, and slightly more than 80 percent of smartphone users search for local businesses.
This is a strong signal that your best ROI of your time is ranking in organic search for your local market.
Start with our site’s keywords. If you’re having trouble coming up with some, research the competition – those agents who are ranking on the first page of search engine results for local searches.
Yes, you can then use them on your site, but there’s more to it. Create content around these keywords and phrases and ensure that your content is “bigger and badder” than your competition’s.
Marketing plans shouldn’t be set in stone, but evolve. Take a look at yours periodically throughout the year and make the changes necessary.
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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
The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 12-Month-Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do when. Four key market segments are included, Niche Marketing, Get More Listings, Geographic Farming, and Sphere of Influence. –Click Here
2. 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
3. Become a Neighborhood Brand
Become branded in a specific neighborhood with a 12X15 marketing piece sent automatically each month to an exclusive carrier route. Watch this video to learn more or Click Here.
4. The Free Real Estate Mailing List Guide
The Real Estate Mailing List Guide outlines the top tools for generating targeted prospecting lists including Baby Boomers, Empty Nesters, Investors, Lifestyle Interests, High-Income Renters, Move-Up Markets, and more. The Guide also defines done-for-you marketing campaigns to match these markets. –Click Here
5. Become a Listing Legend Free eBook
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
6. The Free Online ROI Calculator
Consistency and automation are the keys to success. Discover how effective direct mail marketing can dramatically increase your bottom line. Enter your statistics in our Free online ROI Calculator and click the ‘CALCULATE MY ROI’ button to see your results instantly! –Click Here
7. The Free Real Estate Marketing Guide “CRUSH IT”
The “Crush It” Guide includes easy steps to launching an effective direct mail marketing campaign, how to create a targeted prospect list, the perfect way to layout marketing materials for success, seven opportunities available to target in your area right now. –Click Here
A new Joint Center for Housing Study from Harvard University calculated 12 million American’s spend more than 50% of their earnings on rent.
This reality is probably why more renters are waking, up fed up that their rent checks are lining their landlord’s pocket and are ready to considering buying.
Renter Scheduled Campaign
In the past, Americans in the nation’s most expensive cities have chosen to rent because it appeared to be a feasible solution. In San Francisco, for instance, where the median starter home costs about $895,000, there are more high-income renters than homeowners, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
As rents rise, however, they’re realizing that perhaps a fixed-rate mortgage payment is far better than the wildly accelerating rental rates of late.
Yet, some people still choose to rent. Why?
Many are cash poor and don’t understand that they don’t have to have a huge chunk of money for a down payment and closing costs. Others assume they can’t afford to purchase, despite having a decent income.
To successfully pursue this real estate audience requires targeted marketing that dispels myths and speaks to their pain points.
Renter Scheduled Campaign
Here are some suggestions on topics you may want to use to attract these tenants.
That up-front cost
“I was a long-term renter because I wanted to wait to buy until I could afford to stay in my current neighborhood,” a new homeowner tells Jennifer Bradley Franklin at BankRate.com.
So, why the long-term tenancy? “I didn’t realize that there were affordable options,” she told Franklin.
One would think that with all the information at our fingertips, real estate consumers would be better informed about down payment assistance, closing cost help, and the overall long-term cost advantage of buying over renting.
It’s the assumption that the costs are higher when you buy than when you rent that keeps many of them out of the housing market. Dispelling this myth is a worthy goal in your marketing efforts.
Although many are reserved for low-to-moderate-income earners, there are some for those who earn more.
Renter Scheduled Campaign
In fact, with more than 2,000 down payment/closing cost assistance programs nationwide, you are bound to find one for your higher-earning, home-buying prospects.
Or, let them know that the FHA-backed mortgage has a down payment that can go as low as 3.5% and there are no income limits for borrowers. You would be shocked to know how few consumers are aware of this.
What demographic of renters you should target?
When creating your rental prospect list, target renters who earn in excess of $70,000 per year. Especially the 1.35 million-plus American households who earn $150,000 per year or more and who “became renters between 2007 and 2017.” (US Census data).
If you’re in a market that doesn’t provide an adequate targeted prospect list when you target $70k and up, then grab an annual salary range that better fits your market.
ProspectsPLUS! has a demographic search tool that makes it easy to build a list of high-income renters based on an annual income range you choose, under the “custom search” option.
NOW, you can convert renters into home buyers with less work
The ideal way to communicate, educate, and build trust over time with renters is to launch a renter postcard marketing campaign.
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In one quick sitting, you can schedule your renter postcards to go out over a period of time on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis.
And, YOU DON’T PAY until each mailing goes out (change or cancel up until the night prior to mailing)!
To Launch a Renter Scheduled Campaign, Pick a Postcard Series, Then:
Choose Your Start Date (see image below)
Pick your mailing interval (weekly, bi-weekly, etc)
Then attach your renter prospect list (you can schedule as little as one postcard to go out).
To get started on your renter scheduled campaign, from a desktop or laptop computer, click the “Go Now” button, below.
PLUS: When you have time…here are some helpful resources we’ve made available to support your success.
1. Become a Neighborhood Brand
Become branded in a specific neighborhood with a 12X15 marketing piece sent automatically each month to an exclusive carrier route. Watch this video to learn more or Click Here.
2. The Free Real Estate Mailing List Guide
The Real Estate Mailing List Guide outlines the top tools for generating targeted prospecting lists including Baby Boomers, Empty Nesters, Investors, Lifestyle Interests, High-Income Renters, Move-Up Markets, and more. The Guide also defines done-for-you marketing campaigns to match these markets. –Click Here
3. The Free 12 Month Done-For-You Strategic Marketing Plan
The Real Estate Marketing Planner is a powerful 12-Month-Guide that strategically defines what marketing to do when. Four key market segments are included, Niche Marketing, Get More Listings, Geographic Farming, and Sphere of Influence. –Click Here
4. The Free One-Page Real Estate Business Plan
Treat your business like a business it is vital to long-term success in this industry. Some agents may put together elaborate business plans, yet there’s something powerful about keeping it simple. Check out our one page Online Real Estate Business Plan. – Click Here
5. Become a Listing Legend Free eBook
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
6. The Free Online ROI Calculator
Consistency and automation are the keys to success. Discover how effective direct mail marketing can dramatically increase your bottom line. Enter your statistics in our Free online ROI Calculator and click the ‘CALCULATE MY ROI’ button to see your results instantly! –Click Here
7. The Free Real Estate Marketing Guide “CRUSH IT”
The “Crush It” Guide includes easy steps to launching an effective direct mail marketing campaign, how to create a targeted prospect list, the perfect way to layout marketing materials for success, seven opportunities available to target in your area right now. –Click Here
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
