Before a homeowner ever calls you, they’ve already formed an opinion about you. They saw your sign, Googled your name, or flipped through a piece of mail with your face on it. In those few seconds, they decided whether you looked like someone they could trust. Your brand is either earning you the call — or losing it. Here’s how to make sure it’s working for you.
With 47% more sellers than buyers in the market currently, you’d think listing appointments would be easy to come by. But here’s what is happening now: sellers are interviewing more agents than ever before, comparison shopping for commission rates, and asking tougher questions about marketing strategy. Sellers know it’s a buyer’s market, and they’re looking for the agent who can prove—not just promise—they’ll get their home sold.
The U.S. housing market now has 34% more sellers than buyers, inventory is climbing to levels we haven’t seen since 2021, and more than 20% of listings featured price reductions in June. While some agents are pulling back on marketing spend, waiting to see how things shake out, the smartest agents in the business are doing exactly the opposite. They’re doubling down on their farm area marketing—and here’s why you should be too.
