What to Look for When Buying Online Marketing and Lead Generation Tools

There are three flavors of online marketing and lead generation solutions: some that work great, some that are okay, and those that over promise and under deliver. Doing your research will not only help you sort between the good and the bad, but also enable you to understand which solutions are matched up well to your personality.

Begin your research by talking to your broker and/or franchise, and MLS and/or association of REALTORS. Nobody wants to help you sell more real estate than your broker who lives off of a portion of your commission. Brokers are highly focused on helping you by offering effective tools and providing training and support to make sure that you know how to use them. Your MLS and association are also great places to start. Like your broker, they have your best interest at heart.

One of the drawbacks to tools offered by your brokerage or MLS is that they offer them to all agents in your office or market area. You can find yourself using a tool that is used by everyone in your area, which may undermine your ability to create an online marketing and lead generation plan that differentiates you.

Look at the methods used by top producing agents and teams in your area. Again, these are likely to be tools that have a proven track record of being effective. Another great tactic is to look outside of your area to see what top producers are doing. Look at the Real Trends top 1000 list to find successful agents and go online and search for homes in their area like a consumer would. Test the experience. Moreover, feel free to call them.

Read RE Technology every day. We are constantly highlighting stories of solutions that work in the industry. Pay close attention to our Webinar section. We are constantly hosting online meetings that allow you to learn about new tactics and trends. And do not forget to attend industry conferences. These offer a great way to learn and talk to vendors and fellow agents to discover opportunities to make the right choices.

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