If you haven’t done so already, you may be considering incorporating social media into your homebuilder marketing plan. You’ve heard it’s a great way to generate buzz about your new development and connect with potential homebuyers. Not only is social media a cost effective marketing tool, it is a powerful way to generate leads.
If used properly, it can even sell homes.
While likes, comments and shares serve as great PR for your brand—generating web traffic is much more rewarding. Social media that increases traffic to your website and invites new prospective buyers to shop around can generate a great return on investment. Here are a few simple ways to focus on driving home sale leads with social media.
Boost Your Post to a Target Audience
With billions of people on social media today, your target customers are likely there too. In order to reach your target audience, you can strategically put money behind social media ads to see more success. Facebook gives you the option to narrow an audience down to interests such as: buying a home, gated communities, first-time home buying, and more. You can target people who have recently visited sites such as Zillow and by location up to 60 miles.
Make Your Content Clickable
If you don’t provide a link in your post, the content is a dead end. How are you going to get your audience moving? A clear call-to-action on your post is a lead generating machine. Examples include… RSVP Now, See why, Learn more, Find out, etc. Social media users should be directed to a web page that contains relevant, meaningful information, and invites them to shop around.
Turn The Website Visit into a Lead
Once your audience has moved to your website, be sure to include another clear call-to-action to move them through the sales funnel. This should be followed by the opportunity to fill out a form. Don’t forget to invite them to browse new homes, read about your amenities or contact your on-site to schedule a visit today.
Monitor Results, Make Adjustments
By setting up a software designed to monitor and analyze web traffic, over time you will discover the content that your audiences prefer the most, the headlines and posts that deliver the highest number of clicks to your blog, and the best calls-to-action that encourage prospects to sign up and take action. This software will also allow you to see deep context and prioritize conversations with the people who matter.
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