{"id":134143,"date":"2021-02-04T13:30:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/?p=134143"},"modified":"2023-03-31T03:15:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T09:15:40","slug":"blogging-grow-realtor-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/blogging-grow-realtor-business","title":{"rendered":"How Blogging Can Help Grow Your Realtor Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=BIGPOC3755894609&#038;light=false\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In many ways, real estate is an industry where old school and new school ideologies collide. Some Realtors champion cold calling and going door to door in their desired territories. There are also social sellers who leverage their networks and grow organically. Yet others send emails to those listing as for sale by owners (FSBO) or reach out on BiggerPockets.<\/p>\n<p>What type of Realtor are you? You can be a successful Realtor leveraging any of the aforementioned methods. Here\u2019s the problem: Someone else is already doing it. The solution? Blogging. Many Realtors overlook blogs as a viable option to garner exposure and potential leads. If you\u2019re not blogging already, this article is intended to convince you to start sooner than later.<\/p>\n<h2>The Internet Is Prime Real Estate<\/h2>\n<p>Location. Location. Location.<\/p>\n<p>For a Realtor, the internet is prime real estate. According to a National Association of Realtors (NAR) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2018-real-estate-in-a-digital-world-12-12-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a>, the first step that many people make in the home buying process is leveraging the internet. As a first step, 40% of millennials looked online for information and 48% of younger boomers looked online for properties for sale.<\/p>\n<p>What does a blog have to do with that?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re probably thinking that you need to have a listing in order for someone to find you on Zillow, BiggerPockets, or another listing service. Although that\u2019s one way a potential buyer could find you, another is by finding your blog. Blogs can help you acquire highly targeted, low-hanging fruit that no one is reaching for. A 2017 NAR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/2017\/2017-real-estate-in-a-digital-age-03-10-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> noted that only 11% of Realtors have blogs, so by simply having one and posting regularly, you could get more online visibility than your competitors.<\/p>\n<p>Writing blog posts increases your visibility on Google because people can then link to your article. The more people that link to your article, the better. In essence, this is a component of search engine optimization (SEO), which online brands covet. Ranking higher in Google means more clicks and more people visiting your website.<\/p>\n<p>Pretend that you wrote an article on your blog titled <em>How to Buy a Home in ______<\/em> (insert your location). Then imagine that someone Googles this exact phrase. This means that anyone who clicks the link to your article is a highly targeted lead because they\u2019re looking for exactly what you wrote about. Once they realize that you\u2019re a Realtor, who do you think they\u2019re going to call?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related<\/strong><\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/get-noticed\" target=\"_blank\"><em>18 Simple Marketing Strategies to Get Your Real Estate Brand Noticed<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Show Your Expertise<\/h2>\n<p>When someone looks at Realtors on a company or listing website, there\u2019s typically not a lot of information to differentiate Realtors. It\u2019s usually just a picture and contact information, maybe a brief blurb if you\u2019re lucky. Rather than relying on this basic information to get clients, leverage your expertise. Before choosing a Realtor, potential clients will probably do a quick Google search to learn more about you. If the first thing they see is your blog, they\u2019ll witness your expertise on display.<\/p>\n<p>As a Realtor, you wear many hats, ranging from salesperson to sounding board to therapist. This means you know people\u2019s apprehensions, misconceptions, and frequently asked questions about buying and selling homes. Writing about these topics provides useful information to potential clients and shows them that you know what their needs are.<\/p>\n<p>The more they read, the more they\u2019ll realize you know what you\u2019re talking about.<\/p>\n<h2>Stand Out<\/h2>\n<p>If success in life starts with just showing up, the same can be said about starting a blog as a Realtor.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in this post, you learned that only 11% of Realtors have blogs and that a blog can put your expertise on display before you even meet a potential client. One reason that so few Realtors have blogs is that it takes time and effort. Who has time to blog when you could be making cold calls?<\/p>\n<p>That isn\u2019t to say you should ignore other income-producing activities\u2014quite the opposite. Blogging can actually save you time if your posts generate leads. Once it\u2019s written, it doesn\u2019t get erased. Over time, you can accumulate an arsenal of posts that speak for themselves and garner attention with the work you&#8217;ve already done. In contrast, cold calling will always require your time at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>People want your undivided attention and to be treated like they&#8217;re your only client. By being thoughtful with your posts and blogging consistently, you\u2019re indirectly showing your clients that you\u2019re willing to go the extra mile when others are not.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/expect-realtor-real-estate-agent-expectations-reality\" target=\"_blank\">Expectations vs. Reality: What It\u2019s Like to be a Real Estate Agent<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Share Your Stories<\/h2>\n<p>Buying or selling a house is the largest transaction most individuals experience in their lives. Homes are where people start families and build memories. You get to be a part of every person\u2019s life by helping them with housing. Blogging can help you capture these moments and share exciting stories.<\/p>\n<p>People love to hear a good story\u2014in fact, humans learn best from narratives. You\u2019ll never run out of content helping people buy and sell homes because each story is unique. It also lends itself to highly shareable content. Blogging about these transactions\u2014with permission, of course\u2014enables you to show your audience of potential clients how they will feel when they work with you.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to tying in emotion, showcasing each transaction can help you reflect as a Realtor. What would you do differently next time? What can people learn from those difficult negotiations or a home inspection? The possibilities are bountiful.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Many Realtors look past blogging when developing their business strategy. Take the road less traveled by investing time in a blog for your real estate business.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Blog-700x120-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog ad for Wealth magazine\" width=\"700\" height=\"120\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Blog-700x120-v2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Blog-700x120-v2-300x51.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Realtors, what ways has blogging helped advance your career?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share with a comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many Realtors overlook blogs as a viable option to garner exposure and potential leads. 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