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Social media content for real estate agencies: your ticket to success

Informative, lifestyle and brand posts: the content that sets a luxury real estate agency apart on social media.

Head of SEO 7 min readUpdated on
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In this article 5 sections
  1. Informative content
  2. Inspirational content
  3. Branding content
  4. Conclusions
  5. Frequently asked questions

It's clear that creating content matters for your real estate agency. In fact, social media content for real estate agencies is one of the most important factors in a 360º marketing strategy. It's like buying a one-way ticket straight to success. Why? The answer is simple: it lets you set your luxury real estate agency apart from all the others. Now the question is: what content should your agency post on social media?

If your luxury real estate agency wants to attract potential clients, build a strong brand and improve its online rankings, there's no doubt that posting content designed for its social channels will pay off. The reality is that there are different types of content that, published together, will increase your luxury agency's visibility.

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If you want to know what they are, read on.

Informative content

Do you want your luxury real estate agency to be seen as a leader in the sector? If the answer is yes, informative content is your best ally. Show everything you know. Share it on social media and capture the attention of your ideal clients. To create this type of content, it's crucial to keep up with the latest news in the real estate sector. That way, your profile will grow considerably and your company's corporate image will benefit.

Some examples of informative content:

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  • Share statistics: buyers and sellers want to know what's happening in the real estate market in their area. And what better way than to present it visually? Sharing up-to-date statistics on the number of sales, prices, time on the market and so on can be very useful for your audience.
  • Offer useful tips: posting tips for buyers and sellers? A sure-fire hit. For example, you can share how to prepare a property for sale, what to look for when buying a property, how to negotiate the price and so on.
  • Explain mortgages and the buying process: one of the best content options for your social channels. Posting information about these processes will not only make your luxury real estate agency come across as more transparent, but will also answer many of the questions buyers may have.
  • Post relevant industry news: keeping your followers up to date with the latest news and changes in the luxury real estate market is always a good call. Virtual reality for real estate agencies? Yes. New laws? Those too.

Inspirational content

Inspiring is the first key to selling (or at least one of the most important). To attract a potential buyer, you first need to show them how they could live in one of those luxury homes. And, while you're at it, explain the lifestyle that can come with that area. How do you create this kind of content? Through copywriting, and through photos and videos.

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This is where someone who knows the luxury real estate sector makes the difference: they know which images and which words appeal to a discerning buyer.

Standout examples of inspirational content include:

  • Post photos and videos of properties: because that exclusive property will catch your ideal client's attention on social media. That much is clear. Show in detail every designer piece of furniture, every inspiring corner and every finish in premium materials. Go for reels and carousels, and pair them with inspiring copy.
  • Share lifestyle content: a property comes with a certain lifestyle. Your agency's social media content can win views by sharing videos, reels and photos of luxury events, gourmet restaurants in the area or idyllic parks.
  • Success stories: why not share real stories? Nothing is more inspiring than a well-told story based on reality. Let your clients describe their experience with your luxury real estate agency or simply share their testimonial through an inspiring reel.
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Branding content

The content that will help you position your brand: branding content. If you already see brand messaging as an essential part of your marketing strategy, this type of content will reinforce the message created for your luxury real estate agency. Real estate branding is especially relevant now, in a highly competitive landscape. It really is. Standing out is what will make the difference between other agencies and yours.

Examples of branding content

  • Play with your slogan: have you read our article on slogan ideas? A good slogan will mark a turning point for your luxury real estate agency and will also let you create content around that line. Create reels that bring your slogan to life. Play with possible variations. Use it in your copy.
  • Show your brand values: your luxury real estate agency's values must, without fail, come through in everything you post on social media. How? By publishing posts devoted solely to setting out these values in the text, accompanied by inspiring images. It's also a good idea to create a reel in which the agency's founders explain them in their own words.
  • Show the team: this type of content carries a lot of branding value. Show the team at work, sharing experiences, attending events… Whether as a reel or a carousel, it will build trust with potential clients. That's for sure.
  • Highlight exclusive services: if your luxury real estate agency offers services that others don't, use this competitive advantage and show it on your social media. Choosing a property over a glass or two of wine? A private room with design books? A gourmet tasting to celebrate buying a property? It helps you sell.
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Conclusions

Investing in distinctive social media content is the right call for your luxury real estate agency. Because adding value is the new way to capture attention and turn potential clients into clients who come back to your company again and again.

Lluís Jiménez

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Frequently asked questions

  • Three types of content, combined: content that informs (prices and sales in your area, tips for buying or selling, changes in tax or the law), content that inspires (the homes and lifestyle of the area) and content that shows your brand (your team, your values, how you work). If you only post homes for sale, your social media looks like just another portal.

  • As often as you can keep up all year round. A steady, modest pace is better than lots of posts one month and none the next, because consistency is what makes people remember you. Draw up a monthly calendar with the three types of content and leave room for whatever comes up: a new listing, a closed sale or a piece of news from your area.

  • Wherever your client is. Instagram is the natural shop window for showing homes and lifestyle. TikTok reaches a younger audience and rewards spontaneous video, which is useful if you also sell to new buyers or buyers from outside the area. LinkedIn works for investors, companies and your personal brand. It's better to do one or two networks well than to be half-present on all of them.

  • The ones that show what the portal doesn't: a one-minute tour of a home, the neighbourhood as you tell it (the café, the school, the walk), the before and after of a renovation or home staging, the answer to a question you're always asked about tax or timescales, and the handover of the keys, with the client's permission.

  • No. What you post is mainly seen by people who already follow you. To reach people who don't know you yet, such as a property owner in your area who's thinking of selling or a buyer from elsewhere, you need advertising targeted by area and interests: Instagram ads and, more broadly, Meta Ads. Ideally, both should tell the same story.

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