{"id":12471,"date":"2018-12-07T14:21:54","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T21:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/?p=12471"},"modified":"2019-09-19T10:28:47","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T16:28:47","slug":"real-estate-titans-marketing-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/blog\/real-estate-titans-marketing-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Tools of Real Estate Titans &#8211; Section 1: Marketing Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Learn the tools, books, and strategies used by top real estate professionals from across the country<\/h2>\n<p>We asked hundreds of real estate professionals about their habits, marketing strategies, and tools they use to be successful both professionally and personally. This content is a summary of those responses.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Marketing Tools<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"663\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans.jpg 897w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-666x404.jpg 666w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-396x240.jpg 396w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-110x67.jpg 110w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-165x100.jpg 165w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-240x146.jpg 240w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Current-tools-titans-890x540.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no question that professional photography continues to be the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/placester.com\/real-estate-marketing-academy\/12-outside-the-box-real-estate-marketing-ideas\/\">#1 marketing tool<\/a><\/span> used by top real estate agents. 86% of respondents said they currently use pro images in <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/fitsmallbusiness.com\/real-estate-marketing-ideas\/\">their marketing stack<\/a><\/span>. Not only is professional photography cost-effective, but it is also the most critical element for all other marketing material and is <span style=\"color: #333333;\"> proven to result in more showings, more offers, and higher sale prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tools-of-Real-Estate-Titans.pdf\">Download the Guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although Virtual Reality and 3D tours are still popular buzzwords in the industry, the fact is that many professionals <span style=\"color: #333333;\">are not using this technology.<\/span> The high cost, required time on site, and lack of strong ROI make 3D walkthroughs a niche feature that is best reserved for luxury listings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"542\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans.jpg 619w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans-413x240.jpg 413w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans-110x64.jpg 110w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans-172x100.jpg 172w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/want-to-use-tools-titans-240x140.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are not many tools that the majority of marketing professionals are looking to add. However virtual staging is starting to become a very hot tool used by agents looking to make <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/blog\/3-tips-sell-your-listing-faster\/\">their listing stand out<\/a><\/span>. Search ads and 3D Walkthroughs round out the top 3, however, unless the price and time commitment decrease for these tools, adoption rates will continue to be low based on the feedback we received.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans.jpg\" alt=\"marketing tools learn more about - real estate titans\" width=\"522\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans.jpg 742w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans-674x404.jpg 674w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans-400x240.jpg 400w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans-110x66.jpg 110w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans-167x100.jpg 167w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/marketing-tools-learn-more-about-real-estate-titans-240x144.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>61% of respondents said that increasing referrals was the #1 marketing tool they<br \/>\nwanted to know more about. With referrals still being the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/blog\/5-simple-steps-referrals\/\">most crucial lead generation tool<\/a><\/span> for agents, it is critical you are not putting your efforts on autopilot; a quarterly postcard doesn\u2019t cut it: sorry folks!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tools-of-Real-Estate-Titans.pdf\">Download the Guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To increase referrals, you need to provide value to your previous clients and be proactive with showing them that you appreciate their business. Host events, send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/blog\/get-more-people-to-attend-your-open-house\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">handwritten notes<\/span><\/a> or provide a tool like Homebot to offer them ongoing content that is important to them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans.jpg\" alt=\"Items you include - titans\" width=\"543\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans.jpg 724w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans-720x385.jpg 720w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans-449x240.jpg 449w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans-400x214.jpg 400w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans-110x59.jpg 110w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans-187x100.jpg 187w, https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Items-you-include-titans-240x128.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your listing presentation can make or break your chance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/blog\/find-win-expired-listings\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">winning the listing<\/span><\/a>. Make sure you\u2019re adding this content to your presentations and presenting with your best foot forward. Showcasing your professional photography throughout the presentation should be your #1 priority as humans are visual thinkers and it will reinforce the fact that you are a professional and want to ensure their home is marketed with the highest quality tools.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tools-of-Real-Estate-Titans.pdf\">Download the Guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Continue on to Tools of Real Estate Titans <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuance.com\/blog\/real-estate-titans-tools-of-trade\/\">Section 2: Tools of the Trade &#8211;&gt;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the tools, books, and strategies used by top real estate professionals from across the country We asked hundreds of real estate professionals about their habits, marketing strategies, and tools they use to be successful both professionally and personally. This content is a summary of those responses. Marketing Tools &nbsp; There\u2019s no question that professional [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14503,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12471"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14503"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12471"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12471\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16121,"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12471\/revisions\/16121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.virtuance.com\/member\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}