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Facebook ads for real estate

Facebook ads for real estate that turn scrollers into viewings

People love browsing property on their phones. Facebook and Instagram let you put listings, valuations and new developments in front of local people, within the housing ad rules.

In short: Facebook ads for real estate use Facebook and Instagram to promote listings, seller valuations and new developments to people in your area. Web Zodiac runs these campaigns in Meta's housing special ad category where required, builds lead forms that qualify, and tracks leads to viewings, appointments and sales.
What is included

What our real estate Facebook ads cover

Listing and project creative

Video walk-throughs, carousels of rooms and neighbourhood highlights.

Qualifying lead forms

Timeline, budget and whether they need to sell first.

Housing category setup

Campaigns that meet Meta's housing ad rules.

Retargeting

Listing viewers and form openers brought back with new homes and open houses.

How it works

How we run Facebook ads for real estate

From browsing to booking a viewing.

1

Pick the offer

A listing, a valuation or a project, each with its own campaign.

2

Show the property well

Video, carousels and area details that make people stop.

3

Qualify and follow up

Forms that qualify, and call-backs within minutes.

Do Facebook ads work for real estate?

Yes, for the right goals. Facebook and Instagram are good for showing listings and new developments, generating seller valuation leads and staying in front of people during a long decision. Leads are usually cheaper than from Google but earlier in the journey, so fast follow-up and nurturing decide whether they turn into appointments.

Meta's housing special ad category

In the US and Canada, real estate ads for sales and rentals must run in Meta's housing special ad category. This removes targeting by age, gender and postcode, limits detailed targeting and requires a minimum location radius around a city or address. Lookalike audiences are replaced by broader options. We plan creative and offers that work within these limits, because the creative now does most of the targeting.

How to run Facebook ads for real estate

  1. Choose one goal per campaign: listings, seller valuations or a project.
  2. Select the housing special ad category where required.
  3. Use video walk-throughs and carousels; property sells visually.
  4. Use an instant form with qualifying questions, or a landing page with listings.
  5. Call new leads within minutes and add them to your CRM.
  6. Retarget viewers and form openers with new listings and open houses.

Real estate Facebook ad examples

AdOfferWorks for
"Just listed" video walk-throughBook a viewingBuyers
"What is your home worth?"Free valuationSellers
"Sold in [area]" with price trendsMarket reportFuture sellers
New development carouselBrochure and floor plansBuyers and investors

How much do Facebook ads cost for real estate?

You set the budget. Cost per lead depends on your area, offer and creative, and valuation leads are often cheaper than buyer leads for specific listings. We judge campaigns on cost per appointment, not cost per lead, because cheap leads that never answer the phone cost the most.

Case studies

Case studies

Real results from client accounts. Client names are kept private.

All results →
Google AdsLead generation

1,300+ conversions from about $3,000 of spend

65,000+clicks
1,300+conversions
~$3Kad spend

A lean Google Ads account structured around high-intent searches and accurate conversion tracking. In another account we generated 750+ conversions at under $1.50 each.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Facebook ads work for real estate agents?

Yes, for listings, seller valuation leads, new projects and staying visible. Leads are cheaper than from Google but need fast follow-up.

What is Meta's housing ad category?

A special ad category required for US and Canadian housing ads. It removes targeting by age, gender and postcode and requires a minimum location radius.

What is the best audience for real estate Facebook ads?

Within housing rules, broad local audiences with strong creative usually work best, plus retargeting of people who viewed listings or opened forms.

How much do Facebook ads cost for real estate?

It depends on your area, offer and creative. We judge campaigns on cost per appointment rather than cost per lead.

Do you run ads for real estate wholesalers and investors?

We work with agents, brokerages, developers and investors. Each needs different offers and qualifying questions.

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