{"id":277,"date":"2021-02-03T12:30:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T17:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artesiantitle.com\/blog\/?p=277"},"modified":"2020-12-10T13:51:16","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T18:51:16","slug":"growth-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artesiantitle.com\/blog\/growth-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Growth Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real estate growth hacking is known as specific tools and \u201chacks\u201d to help generate more business. While standard marketing procedures may still play a big part in growing your real estate business, growth hacks are different. We believe you can benefit and thrive even more with some of the most effective growth hacks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, before we dive deep into offering you some of the best growth hacks in (in our opinion) it\u2019s important for you to know exactly what a real estate growth hack is.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agentdrive.com\/author\/ira\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ira Chopovska<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agentdrive.com\/10-real-estate-growth-hacking-ideas-inspire-your-team\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agent Drive<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0says, \u201cBasically, it\u2019s an idea of experimenting across various marketing channels in order to find the best way to speed up lead generation and conversion. Typically, you can achieve this with a laser-targeted campaign via less traditional channels like mobile apps, email or social media.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In other words, growth hacks are more ways for agents or brokerages to engage with their audiences even more than they normally do.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. A Captivating Website<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a real estate agent having an effective website for your real estate business is no longer a matter of choice, but a necessity.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your website may very well be your first impression of you as a real estate agent, so it\u2019s important that it\u2019s captivating and attractive for potential clients.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many things potential buyers expect your website to have such as the latest property listings to community information. Your site must be informative and fascinate people the moment they land on it, so you need to make sure you have updated your online listings, offer lots of photos, ensure easy navigation on the computer and mobile devices and pay attention to your SEO rankings.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact, according to Ira\u00a0Chopovska\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agentdrive.com\/10-real-estate-growth-hacking-ideas-inspire-your-team\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agent Drive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, \u201cGoogle searches related to real estate have grown 253% over the past 4 years and\u00a0 98% of people start their home search online. Marketing your properties without your own website is extremely difficult as you simply can\u2019t get enough exposure online.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Start Using Property Portal Software<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another great real estate growth hacking technique is to start using property portal\u00a0software.It\u2019s\u00a0very simple, more exposure means more people joining your SOI. This means, you should be sharing your listings to major real estate portals and by doing so you will generate more leads because your listings will be everywhere. We like this growth hack because not only are your listings in more places, but you can still control them from one central platform.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Create Neighborhood Landing Pages<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When potential buyers want to buy a home, one of the first things they will ask about is the neighborhood and surrounding areas. So, we\u2019re here to tell you that just listings are not enough. People want to know everything from the facilities in the area, schools, jobs, crime rate and fun spots. By having a neighborhood landing page, you can not only save yourself a bunch of time if they ask, but it is a very powerful lead generation tool to have.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Utilize Your CRM<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019d be surprised at how much your CRM can do for you. Which is why you should utilize everything it has to offer. A real estate CRM makes your life a lot easier, and helps you get work done more efficiently. To be specific, a CRM can help stay on top of:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contacts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">properties<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">projects<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">property proposals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">referrals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transactions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">emails and communication<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">documentation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Georgia\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commissions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1040,&quot;335559739&quot;:400,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David Smith at\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small Biz Club<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0says, \u201cBrokerages that make use of CRM realize a 41 percent rise in sales productivity per agent.\u201d We\u2019re not sure about you, but that&#8217;s a pretty good percentage to convince us.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:400,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Collaborate With Others in the Industry<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real estate is all about building relationships and personal connections. You always want to have your \u201cpeople\u201d you can go to in the industry which is why you should consider collaborating with fellow agents, developers, brokers or contractors. By building these relationships it can help generate business for everyone&#8230;and, it\u2019s just nice to have your group of people you can trust!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Consider Retargeting Your Audience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is always something you should consider, especially if the current audience you have just isn\u2019t giving you as many leads as you\u2019d like. Luckily, digital marketing can help you reach huge amounts of people from anywhere in the world, not just in your area. According to Ira\u00a0Chopovska\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/agentdrive.com\/retargeting-for-real-estate-complete-guide\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agent Drive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, \u201cOnly 2 percent of your website visitors convert on the first visit? In other words, you build a great website, fill it in with interesting content your target audience will love and get yourself ready for an influx of leads\u2026. only to discover your site visitors are bouncing off.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where the awesome real estate growth hack retargeting comes in, and what\u2019s great is that not many agents use it, so you have a better advantage of having it work for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Stay Active on Social Media<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no doubt social media marketing has become a modern marketing tool for a real estate agent. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and even Snapchat have become essential components of digital marketing for real estate. Whether you&#8217;re posting beautiful photos, sharing resourceful content, engaging with others or running campaigns, social media has become an essential growth hack that can really drive your real estate business through the roof. In fact, here\u2019s a few facts we gathered from Andrew Carr at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@theandrewjcarr\/social-media-marketing-is-now-essential-for-real-estate-1944c099d19f\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medium<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Montserrat\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">69% of the American public uses at least one social media platform regularly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Montserrat\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People under 50 are well above this average, with 86% of those 18\u201329 using social media, and 80% of 30\u201349 year\u00a0olds\u00a0are using it, too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Montserrat\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">34% of those 65 and up have an active social account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So as you can see, almost everyone uses social media in some way. What makes you think potential buyers don\u2019t? If you want to be successful, stay active on your social media accounts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8. Create a Newsletter<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another real estate growth hack is a way to keep your potential, current and past clients up to date with a monthly or quarterly newsletter. Not only should you include any of your current listings, but also fascinating and resourceful information that can help people. It should be something that sticks out to people and something they look forward to each month. Potential buyers will find the newsletter useful and relevant to their current situation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9. Keep an Eye Out for the Competition<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re quick to pick up on digital marketing, you will come to find that it\u2019s easy to figure out what tools and strategies your competition is using. All of this is good information to know and to compare with your own strategies. Additionally, you should look at certain things your competition isn\u2019t doing yet so you can get ahead of the game.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a010. Focus on the User Experience\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Put yourself in your client\u2019s shoes. When visiting your website is it easy to contact you? Is your social media content relevant to them? Is your sales process smooth sailing? One of the most important real estate growth hacks is to always make sure the customer is happy. By making their life easier is definitely a way to do so.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So what comes next? Consider giving some of the everyday real estate growth hacks a try! You will be surprised that once you start these, they will always come as second nature to you and your daily work routine.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real estate growth hacking is known as specific tools and \u201chacks\u201d to help generate more business. While standard marketing procedures may still play a big part in growing your real estate business, growth hacks are different. 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