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Ian Simons, Listing and Buyers agent (Century 21 San Moritz)

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ian,

As far as key words, we had the best keywords and 3 top SEO jockeys when the IDX came into being.  We had tons of leads and a decent rate of return for the $$$spent.  However, the big bucks came from face to face and referrals.  You cannot live on keywords alone.

We have proponents of FACE to FACE for years now even when keywords were the thing...and everyone of our clients attributes their success to exactly what Debe Maxwell, CRS said. A

Apr 23, 2018 10:24 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Nothing compares to face-to-face marketing! It's living the dream, being you with friends, family and the public.

'Marketing' doesn't get any better than that!

Apr 23, 2018 08:53 PM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

PPC is most effective when the offer is not a commodity.

For example Free CMA is incredibly boring but REBATE does generate more clicks.  "I'll buy your house GUARANTEED" gets more clicks than "Tampa Top Agent."

"Free Copperhead Membership' will get more clicks than Free gift card.

Now, your question specifically asks for comparison to other forms of marketing. Listen carefully, if you do not do the G&G, nothing comes close to Facebook ads. Double down on FB before they are compelled to restrict data miner (developer) access to their member base.

 

Apr 24, 2018 05:02 AM
Rainer
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Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

I have been using ppc for the past two years with very good results. I'm currently spending about $300 per month and I believe it should be a part of any Realtors marketing.

Apr 24, 2018 04:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

Be prepared to spend a lot of money and be prepared to handle a ton of leads. The rate of return will vary from market to market and how the leads are handled but the rate of return makes it worth it.

Apr 24, 2018 04:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

PPC has never been a part of my marketing... too expensive for little return. ROI is much better on  many other marketing approaches.

Apr 24, 2018 03:53 AM
Rainmaker
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

This is not a big ppc crowd as you can see. There are a lot of variables. If you work in a market (like we do) where tons of people are moving into the area and don't know local agents, ppc is great. We do use adwords. We work with tons of relocating buyers who then become our repeat and referral business. However, you must have an excellent way to lead capture and you must have an excellent follow up program to get a good return or it is a waste of money. We have been working internet leads for 14 years and have great success with it. Ian Simons -Kasey

Apr 24, 2018 06:54 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have never used pay per click.... my marketing feeds us enough business to not need it....

Apr 24, 2018 05:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

You have to know what you are doing & 'refine' the process continually. I personally think G Adwords is a rip. I had them start my account eons ago & I was out $100 in 1.5 seconds of their keyword search. After that, I knew (just like Vegas) I was on my own. There are webinars that you can attend to help you know what you're doing.

Run A & B campaigns to see if what you are doing works better one way than another. This is also good for FB Ads.

Apr 24, 2018 05:20 AM
Rainer
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Jeff Perlis Prime Properties
Prime Properties - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Experience Your Own Transformation!

It was really good few years ago, now I do not invest in it.

Apr 23, 2018 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

 Rather than spending several hundred of dollars on SEO maintenance, that is the easiest way to link your realtor site to be noticed on the internet. You must have unique homes that you can show. E.G. all your pocket listings not found else where; pre-listings etc.  Your brand must be unique, hopefully. If you post ugly homes all investors will call you. However, if you post Ian Jones the top selling agent you get nothing but worthless spams.  You also need to optimize time to turn it on or off.  Better brokerages the owners distribute leads to agents as incentive to stay with them. They in turn takes a referral fee. 

Apr 24, 2018 05:22 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    What Ron and Alexandra Seigel said.

Apr 24, 2018 06:45 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I tried several PPC formats in the past but it never payed off for me Ian Simons .

Apr 24, 2018 06:01 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do not use it.

Apr 24, 2018 12:41 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I concur with Greg on this.  Depends on the market, your keywords, etc.  Just like any marketing.  I'm not a fan of PPC personally.

 

Apr 24, 2018 09:10 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I will have to look into this before offering an opinion.

Apr 24, 2018 08:13 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am not using it.

Apr 24, 2018 08:00 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sorry, not using it.

Apr 24, 2018 07:28 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am not using any pay for click campaigns.  I wish you all the best. 

Apr 24, 2018 07:28 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Not familiar with that.

Apr 24, 2018 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We do have CINC that provides leads - a strong ROI.

Apr 24, 2018 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

not used it

Apr 24, 2018 04:39 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

For sure, a lot to learn about this subject and great answers.

Oct 27, 2018 03:38 PM
Rainmaker
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

So many great answers. I hope one of them was right for you. 

Oct 27, 2018 03:37 PM
Rainmaker
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't at this time but have in the past.  Done well, it can be a good return.

Apr 25, 2018 05:43 AM
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emily millercs
Free lancer - Adams, IL
Belive you can and you're halfway there!

Hey Simon,

My opinion is about PPC is not much, why? if you familiar with your area or neighborhood it is more enough and you may be active on social media, simply start a blog and share your experience there, definitely you will get organic responses. Still, you need to spend in PPC don't spend more, give a try how many genuine clients drive to call. I hope this will help you.

Apr 25, 2018 04:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Ian Simons - somehow, I prefer CPM on Facebook Ads.

Apr 24, 2018 08:57 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I know several agents that used it and did not see the value and thus dropped the service.

Apr 24, 2018 08:32 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

My area loves print ads...I know it is out of the realm of thinking for many but that is the way we are

Apr 24, 2018 07:50 AM