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43 Real Estate Lead Generation Ideas 2019 [Free & Paid]
With marketing getting more complex, it can be confusing for real estate agents to maximize lead generation and get real estate leads that convert. To help, we compiled the top 43 real estate lead generation ideas using social media, software, and more. This ensures your hard-earned marketing dollars get the best return on investment (ROI)….
45 Creative Real Estate Marketing Ideas & Strategies
Real estate marketing is all about promoting your brand as an agent and securing buyer and seller leads by sharing your listings on social media, advertising your agency, and building your website content. For fresh marketing ideas, check out our ultimate list of marketing advice from top-producing agents below. Here are 45 of the best…
43 Best Real Estate Software & Tools for Top Agents in 2019
Real estate software provides agents everything from lead generation tools to video editing, expense tracking, and open house management software. Choose the right tools to simplify each sale and create top-producing agents. To help you find the best options, we identified the 43 best real estate software, tools, and apps on the market today. Here…
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Arizona [+Free Checklist]
To become a real estate agent in Arizona, you must meet state-specific prelicensing education requirements, submit paperwork, and pass the state exam with a score of 75% or better. Successful agents typically take practice exams as well as study state-specific laws to pass. Once licensed, complete the required continuing education credits every two years. The…
How to Create Real Estate Facebook Ads in 5 Steps [+ Examples]
Real estate Facebook ads are used by realtors to generate buyer or seller leads through targeted advertising campaigns. To create realtor Facebook ads, agents need to sign up for a Facebook business account, determine ad goals, pick their target audience, and create lead-generating ad content. The best ads are visual, clear, and engaging. Whether you…
6 Best Real Estate Practice Exam Providers in 2019
A real estate practice exam is a mock test designed to help prospective agents practice for the state or national real estate exams. We considered 15 real estate practice exam providers to identify the six best, including the best overall, by considering state availability, pass rates, pass guarantees, ease of use, customer support, and more….
15 Best Free Open House Flyer Templates
An open house flyer is a printed announcement that gives prospective buyers complete information about a home and the date/time of the open house that showcases that home. Used by agents who want to target early and mid-stage buyers, open house flyers can be created using templates that are customized easily. Many agents don’t have…
6 Best Real Estate Lead Generation Companies 2019
Real estate lead generation companies help agents get prospects via online advertising or pay-per-lead services, which are then added to a customer relationship manager (CRM) for nurturing. We reviewed 12 lead generation companies, landing on the six best—including the best overall—based on cost, advertising, lead nurturing capabilities, exclusivity, and support. Top 6 Real Estate Lead…
Top 19 Ways to Generate Real Estate Buyer Leads from the Pros
Buyer leads are comprised of the individuals actively ready to purchase and looking for someone to help them find a home. Generating real estate buyer leads can skyrocket your business profits, and it doesn’t have to be costly. We talked to agents generating this specific real estate leads to learn how they do it. Here…
6 Best Real Estate Web Design Companies in 2019
Real estate web design companies provide internet data exchange (IDX)-enabled websites to help agents generate leads. We compared popular website platforms and narrowed them down to the six best sites for real estate agent web design. To evaluate options, we considered pricing, IDX features, blogging capabilities, third-party integrations and more to help choose the best…
23 Best Real Estate Closing Gifts in 2019
Real estate closing gifts are a great way to commemorate your client’s new or sold home while staying top of mind. However, choosing a closing gift can be tricky because everyone has different tastes. We talked to top agents to identify their favorite closing gifts plus rules for buying the best gifts for your clients….
