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Real estate marketing that brings buyer and seller leads you can work

Real estate leads are easy to buy and hard to convert. We run campaigns for agents, brokerages and developers that follow housing ad rules, qualify leads early and track which ones turn into appointments and deals.

In short: Real estate marketing is how agents, brokerages and developers attract buyers, sellers and tenants. As a real estate digital marketing agency focused on paid media, Web Zodiac runs Google Ads and Facebook and Instagram ads for listings, seller valuations and new developments, follows housing ad rules, and tracks leads to appointments and closed deals.
What is included

What our real estate marketing covers

Buyer, seller and project campaigns

Separate campaigns, offers and pages for each kind of lead.

Housing ad compliance

Targeting set up within Meta's and Google's housing ad rules.

Listing and valuation pages

Property pages, area guides and home valuation offers.

Lead to deal reporting

Leads, appointments and deals by campaign, from your CRM.

How it works

How we run real estate campaigns

From click to appointment.

1

Choose the lead type

Buyers, sellers, tenants or project enquiries, each with its own offer.

2

Launch within the rules

Housing ad categories and location targeting set correctly from day one.

3

Qualify and follow up

Qualifying questions, fast follow-up and CRM tracking of appointments.

What is real estate marketing?

Real estate marketing is how agents, brokerages, developers and property managers attract people who want to buy, sell, rent or invest. It covers listings and portals, search and social ads, the website, local reputation, email and referrals. Our focus is the paid side: getting qualified buyer, seller and project leads at a known cost.

How does real estate marketing work?

Most people start online. Buyers browse listings and search for homes in an area; sellers search for valuations and agents; investors look for returns and new projects. Good real estate marketing reaches each group with the right offer: a listing or area guide for buyers, a free valuation for sellers, a brochure or site visit for projects. Then it follows up fast, because property leads cool quickly.

A simple real estate marketing strategy

GoalChannelOffer
Seller leadsGoogle Search, FacebookFree home valuation, local market report
Buyer leadsGoogle Search, FacebookNew listings, area guides, viewing bookings
New developmentsFacebook, Google, YouTubeBrochure, floor plans, site visit
Staying in touchRetargeting, emailPrice updates, open houses, market news

Housing ad rules you must follow

In the United States and Canada, housing ads on Meta and Google have restrictions designed to prevent discrimination. Ads for property sales and rentals must run in Meta's housing special ad category, which removes targeting by age, gender and postcode and requires a wider location radius. Google limits personalised targeting for housing ads in a similar way. Other countries have their own advertising standards. We set campaigns up within these rules, so ads are not rejected and your brand is protected.

Why real estate leads go cold, and how to fix it

  • Slow follow-up: respond within minutes, not hours.
  • No qualification: ask about timeline, budget and whether they need to sell first.
  • One-touch thinking: buyers take months; retargeting and email keep you in mind.
  • No tracking after the form: record appointments and deals, so you know which campaigns work.

How to choose a real estate marketing agency

  • Do they understand housing ad rules in your country?
  • Do they track leads to appointments and deals, not just form fills?
  • Do they separate buyer, seller and project campaigns?
  • Do you own the ad accounts and the leads?

What is a real estate marketing plan?

A real estate marketing plan sets out who you want to reach (buyers, sellers, investors), where you will reach them, what you will offer, how much you will spend and how you will measure results. It turns marketing from a list of ideas into a budget with targets.

How to create a real estate marketing plan

  1. Set a goal: for example, a number of seller appointments or project sales per quarter.
  2. Know your numbers: average commission or margin, and how many leads it takes to win one deal.
  3. Choose channels by goal: Google for sellers and ready buyers, Facebook for listings and projects, email for staying in touch.
  4. Prepare offers and pages: valuation pages, listing pages, area guides and video tours.
  5. Set the budget: deals needed times leads per deal times cost per lead.
  6. Track ROI: record the source of every lead in your CRM and compare commission earned with spend by channel.

How much should a real estate agent spend on marketing?

Use your own numbers rather than a rule of thumb. If an average deal earns a known commission and you close one in every so many leads, you can work out what a lead is worth and how much you can spend to win it. We help agents and brokerages set this up, then report cost per appointment and per deal.

Video marketing for real estate

Video walk-throughs, neighbourhood tours and short agent introductions work well on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. They show the property honestly, build trust in the agent and give ad platforms engaging creative to work with.

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.

Google AdsLocal services

50% more qualified leads for a local service business

+50%qualified leads in 2 months
Lowercost per lead

Geo-targeted campaigns, advanced bidding and ad copy optimisation brought 50% more qualified leads within the first two months, while lowering the cost per lead.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What does a real estate marketing agency do?

It brings buyer, seller, tenant and project leads to agents, brokerages and developers through search and social ads, listings, landing pages and follow-up, and tracks leads to deals.

What is real estate digital marketing?

Online marketing for property: search ads, social ads, listing portals, websites, email and reviews, used to attract and convert buyers, sellers and tenants.

Are there special rules for real estate ads?

Yes. In the US and Canada, housing ads on Meta and Google have targeting restrictions to prevent discrimination, and other countries have their own standards. We set campaigns up within them.

Do you work with developers and new projects?

Yes. Project campaigns use brochures, floor plans and site visit bookings, with leads tracked to visits and sales.

How fast should real estate leads be followed up?

As fast as possible, ideally within minutes. We help set up instant notifications and qualifying questions so your team calls the best leads first.

What is a real estate marketing plan?

A plan that sets your target clients, channels, offers, budget and how you will measure results, so marketing has clear goals and a known cost per deal.

How much should a real estate agent spend on marketing?

Work from your numbers: commission per deal and leads needed per deal give the value of a lead, and therefore how much you can spend to win one.

How do I track ROI on real estate marketing?

Record the source of every lead in your CRM, track appointments and deals, and compare commission earned with spend for each channel.

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