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23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast

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Even amid the growing popularity of TikTok videos and Instagram reels, real estate open houses are still one of the best ways to get new clients in the door (quite literally!). The right open house strategies will generate leads and establish your brand presence in high-demand neighborhoods among your most desired clientele.

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How to host a successful virtual open house: Tips from a broker

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Virtual open houses are a unique way to help you stand out from other agents as a tech-savvy marketer and can help get your listings in front of hundreds (possibly thousands) of potential buyers online. What is a virtual open house, and are they still worth it? That’s the gist of a virtual open house.

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Will a second lockdown cool off the red-hot Seattle housing market?

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14, a move that suspended open houses , although private showings are allowed with no more than five people. What is this second lockdown going to do to the red-hot Seattle housing market? Members of the MLS added 10,428 new listings to supply in October, up 24% from last year, but pending home sales were only at 11,039.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

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Summary Real estate marketing apps Lead generation and nurturing apps Open house apps Social media apps Property search app s Team communication & workflow apps Commercial real estate apps Safety apps Methodology The full picture FAQs Real estate marketing apps Pivo Real Estate Monthly price: free with $399.99

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

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The goal of this type of letter is to promote a new listing in the neighborhood, to position yourself as the expert by providing information about the listing, and to find more business. You can order preview postcards, letters and a more broad open house invitation postcard to send to your sphere of influence at Wise Pelican.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

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In this article, we’ll share ideas and tips, including the best way to present new listings and how to engage your followers with valuable educational content. Be sure to label on the photo or video that your post is a new listing, as people may miss the caption while scrolling.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

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Traditional prospecting involves more direct or physical methods like cold calling, door knocking, direct mail campaigns, and hosting open houses or community events. Agents can build a mailing list by offering valuable resources like market reports or home valuation tools in exchange for contact information.