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Direct Mail Example From Top Los Angeles Realtor

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Real Estate Agent

Direct mail can be an excellent marketing method for agents. 

 

Here is a list of 4 bullet points to follow when crafting a direct mail campaign:

 

> Target a specific niche and target a specific audience

> Make an impact with images & large headline or question

> Simple & concise – One simple message and one clear offer

> Have A clear "CALL TO ACTION" with an "OFFER"

 

The last point may be the most important.  A direct mailer (or any marketing) that fails with this last point can drastically reduce the effectiveness of the campaign.

 

Example of weak call-to-action?

Nothing but a "CALL ME" message on the mailer.

 

Example of a strong call-to-action"?

See example below.

 

Keep in mind,  the best results on your direct mail campaigns happens when you:

 

  1. Have a clear "CALL TO ACTION"
  2. Target a specific niche

 

 

Below I have an excellent example of how to use direct mail to build your brand and generate leads.   This example is used by one of the most successful agents in Los Angeles (500+ home sales).

 

This example covers all of the bullet points listed above.  It targets a specific audience, its concise, uses imagery well, poses an opening question to grab attention, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, has an offer and clear call-to-action.

 

This direct mail is integrated with a "real estate squeeze page".  

 

It offers a "Home Value Report" and boldly displays the domain name of a lead capture page.  This call-to-action sends traffic directly to page designed to capture leads (AKA "real estate squeeze page")

 

This setup with direct mail integrated with the squeeze page results in a higher conversion rate than a direct mail campaign that simply has the "CALL ME" call-to-action.

 

 

 

Direct Mail For Realtors

 NOTE: I removed the actual domain from screenshot to prevent false leads

 

The Realtor used a unique domain with a "Home Value" squeeze page.  The domain had the farming area in it (In this case the city of San Pedro).

 

This Realtor uses multiple domains and squeeze pages with highly targeted domains (memorable) and matches them with direct mail to that area. In other words, it speaks directly to the recipient of the direct mail.

 

 

 

To see more about using direct mail and live examples of effective lead capture pages visit: http://postaprop.com/blog/direct-mail-marketing-for-realtors/

 

See This Live Example

 

This page above has a link to this live examples of a real estate squeeze page that works with this type of direct mail campaign.

 

QUESTION: Do You Need Real Estate Squeeze Pages?

If you're interested in converting website visitors into leads then, YES!, you do need squeeze pages.

 

It is a marketing FACT that the use of effective squeeze pages generates more leads for a business (including your real estate business).  

 

So why not use them?

 

Too difficult?

Too time consuming?

Too costly?

 

It doesn't have to be when using postAprop.

 

postAprop is a "Real Estate Agent Squeeze Page Service" that makes it easy for you. Check out the demo, live examples, features and FAQ section at postAprop.com.

 

It's easy to use with one click setup. Easy to manage. And inexpensive.

 

postAprop.com - Agent Squeeze Page Service (with hosting and built in email marketing).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources:

1. postAprop review - Review of real estate squeeze page service at postAprop.com

2, FacebookForAgents.com - Free course covers Facebook Marketing for agents.

 

Show All Comments Sort:
Chris Locke
Acton, CA

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL - I really wanted to hear specifics but he had nothing to add.

One thing some question is the use of "home value" offers. Are they played out too much?The response is "do it better than others and separate yourself from the pack". But isn't that true of any real estate marketing?

The example I posted here has been very successful by doing a few things that do stand out from the crowd. Offering a CMA is still a sound marketing offer to generate seller leads. Do it right and you'll see positive results.

Jul 16, 2015 04:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Chris- just wanted to drop by to say that I thought the information you provided was excellent. For the many people who have tried Direct Mail marketing and dropped it, I'd bet they would benefit from reading this. 

BTW- at any time, you can delete a comment from your post.  

Jul 16, 2015 10:54 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jul 18, 2015 10:45 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Bookmarked for future reference.  I see you're from the school of Barbara Todaro.

Jul 18, 2015 09:57 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Chris Locke We have used Home Valuation Postcard campaigns with luke-warm results. Perhaps they are worth a second glance. Thanks!

Jul 18, 2015 10:11 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I send a large post card with a recipe of season. Hopefully the keep it for reference. Front has mortgage, back has my info.

 

Sam Shueh

Jul 18, 2015 10:53 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Chris Locke,

Welcome to Active Rain..I caught this post on Kathy Streib s "Ah-ha" moments for the week..a definitely worthy feature post! I agree with Barbara Todaro "I'm confident you'll soar with the eagles here with your thoughts....and thanks for sharing what works for you!"  I read your comment on the fiasco post with David Barr and kudos to you..there are all types of marketing that work! I've subscribed to your blog.

Jul 18, 2015 11:36 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Very nice. So often when we get mail from an agent it's nothing more than "I'm your neighborhood expert. Call me." 

Jul 19, 2015 12:33 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I meant to comment the last time I popped by, but it was for different reasons than to really read your post. :)

I really like this postcard. Makes sense to have it attract a consumer to a website. I'm much more likely to do more research online for something I'm interested in, than to call someone. 

Jul 19, 2015 12:49 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Direct mailers are a total numbers game. If you have the advertising budget there's no reason why agents shouldn't still be utilizing this marketing strategy. 

Jul 19, 2015 01:27 AM
Chris Locke
Acton, CA

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner - Not just a website.  The mailer sends them to a targeted "squeeze page" which is more effective at capturing leads than a website.

The "Call To Action" on the mailer is the key. It directs them to a lead capture page that matches the message and offer on the mailer (In this case a Home Value offer in the city of San Pedro).

I'm like you and usually would not call somebody initially.  This mailer makes it easier on the seller to take the first step and it starts the relationship with the agent.  

Jul 19, 2015 01:56 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Good point, yes, I use squeeze pages also and there is a big difference. 

Jul 19, 2015 01:57 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Thank you Chris.  Now I have to figure out how to create a squeeze page!  :-)

Jul 19, 2015 10:19 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Chris Locke - yep, both direct mail and online marketing works - if we have the RIGHT message and RIGHT call-to-action.

How is PostAProp different than any other landing pages service provider? Does it have anything to do with LeadPages?

Jul 19, 2015 12:11 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Great information.  I have bookmarked this post so I can check these ideas out in more detail.

Jul 19, 2015 12:21 PM
Chris Locke
Acton, CA

Praful Thakkar - postAprop has nothing to do with LeadPages.  postAprop is the real estate specific service of the "squeeze page provider" at BestSqueezePages.com.  

LeadPages is an excellent service.  However, BestSqueezePages has been around twice as long (over 5 years) and offers more services/features for about 40% less. It is now used on over 35,000 domains.

What makes it different is the combination of services under one account. It's integrated full hosting accounts and email marketing into proven squeeze page designs.  Nobody else, including LeadPages, does the same.  

Under one account with both BestSqueezePages and postAprop you can setup unlimited squeeze pages with email marketing in place (No need for an 3rd party service such as Awber, Icontact, etc).  Additionally, under one account you can also setup wordpress blogs, & full websites.  

With postAprop, you have real estate specific squeeze pages designs for buyer and seller leads. We have pages for real estate newsletters, first time buyers, expired listings, etc.    We also included single property sites & graphics creator for postAprop users. Not only can you create and manage squeeze pages but you can also setup as many single property sites as you need.

Coming soon?  Real estate blog themes.  This will be a free upgrade and should be in place in about 4 weeks.  

To sum it up, cost of postAprop is much lower than any other "landing page provider" while offering more features and services built specifically for real estate agents.

Jul 19, 2015 12:38 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Lather, rinse and repeat...once is never enough !

Jul 19, 2015 09:41 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm not an agent, but I am a believer in direct marketing because of one very successful user of it..... Barbara Todaro!    

Jul 30, 2015 12:01 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Chris ... great post, great information, wonderful comments and welcome to the ActiveRain network.

Jan 22, 2016 11:09 AM
Peter Mohylsky,
Property Management International-Destin - Inlet Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Thanks for sharing this information, looks great , I need to check it out.  

Feb 04, 2018 04:20 AM