What approaches have actually helped you reach the right audience?

@Ben Daniel no one can really offer any logical advice based on the info you've shared!

The same agent is still holding the listing, proving the original advice was deeply flawed.A listing that sits for two years with a major price correction carries a stigma that often hurts the final sale price more than a quick, accurate initial price ever would.This example is a powerful reminder that many realtors are disconnected from accurate market values and prioritize winning the listing over serving the seller's best interest.What is the logical next step for this seller, and what responsibility should the initial agent bear for the wasted time and lost equity?

Each stage answers one question in the buyer or seller’s mind and points to the next step.Why it matters:Consistent lead flow: traffic turns into conversations on purpose, not by luck.Better lead quality: offers and messages match the right stage.Less wasted time: you focus on people who are moving forward.Easy to measure: you can see where the drop-offs happen and fix them.How to Do It RightStep 1: Define one audience and one outcome – Pick buyers or sellers, and choose one clear goal.

Quote from @Logan Loughmiller: I had a creative lender pitch this to me, it has a lot of moving parts, but considering where we are at with mortgage rates, the logic makes sense to me.

You can usually charge higher rents, especially if you target the right audience. 

This will determine how you view STR laws, the type of property you will buy, and your target audience.

Thanks for grounding the conversation with real-world logic,Stevan

Your widest audience will be doing that.

And most importantly, where property management isn’t about how fast we react, but how rarely we need to react.Because when processes are proactive, preventive, strategic, and logical, you don’t measure success by how quickly you put out fires—you measure it by how few fires ever start.That’s the difference between management that keeps you worried and management that lets you finally breathe.👉 Owners, what would peace of mind in property management look like for you?