Why 5-5-5 Works Now

Consistency beats intensity. As Tom Ferry puts it, “No one cares that you’re tired… follow your schedule and take on your day.”

In a market where 86% of buyers use an agent and referrals/repeats drive most listings (38% referral, 28% repeat), daily touchpoints compound into market share (NAR).

The 5-5-5 Routine

The 5-5-5 Method is a simple, structured prospecting system designed to keep your pipeline consistently full without overwhelming your day.

Each “5” represents a different group you’ll intentionally connect with—every single day—so you’re covering all angles of business growth.

• 5 New Conversations: Reach out to brand-new prospects—these might be FSBOs, expired listings, open house visitors, or online leads you haven’t yet spoken with. Your goal here is to plant seeds and introduce yourself as a resource.

• 5 Nurtures: Follow up with warm leads who have shown interest but aren’t ready to buy or sell just yet. This could include sending a market update, sharing a relevant property, or simply checking in. These touches keep you top-of-mind until the timing is right.

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  5 Past-Client or Referral Touches: Connect with people who already know, like, and trust you. This might be a quick call, a Customer Appreciation postcard, a congratulatory note on a life event, or an invite to a client appreciation event. These touches strengthen relationships and trigger referrals.

When done consistently, that’s 15 meaningful connections per day, or roughly 75 per week—more than 300 a month. Over time, this creates a steady flow of appointments, closing the gap between lead generation and lead conversion.

Why the math matters: average online lead conversion hovers around 0.4–1.2%, and most responses happen after 6+ follow-ups—so small, daily reps win.

Speed + Relevance = Appointments

The average business takes 47 hours to respond to a lead; beat that by replying in minutes.  Share what consumers value most: photos, detailed property info, and floor plans.

Focus on the ONE Thing

“Until my ONE thing is done, everything else is a distraction.” —Gary Keller. Time-block your 5-5-5 first; let admin tasks wait.

Action Steps (Do This Today)

1. Calendar: Block 60–90 minutes for 5-5-5 before noon.

2. Lists: Pull three smart lists in your CRM: New, Nurture (30–180 days), Past Clients/Referrals. NAR says social + CRM deliver the highest-quality leads—use them.

3. Scripts: Prepare a value hook (market stat, micro-CMA, invite).

4. Speed to Lead: Set instant alerts; respond under 5 minutes.

5. Metrics: Track dials, convos, and appointments. Aim for 15 quality touches/day; expect multi-month nurture cycles.

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