Social Media Strategies for Realtors®: Proven Tips to Attract More Clients and Sell More Homes

Real estate marketing success hinges on visibility, consistency, and trust. Learn how to master social media as a Realtor® in 2025 with expert strategies that attract more leads, build your brand, and convert engagement into closings.

 
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Great social media strategy goes beyond posts—it's about engagement. Discover how Realtors® can use likes, comments, and shares to build real relationships and grow their business.

 

Social media is no longer optional for Realtors®. It’s the front line of visibility, engagement, and conversion. Whether you’re new to real estate or ready to refresh your digital presence, leveraging proven social media strategies for Realtors® will expand your Sphere of Influence (SOI), position you as a local expert, and generate more consistent leads.

Let’s start building your brand, growing your pipeline, and generating more high-quality leads with the full-service support of AmericasBestMarketing.com.

Why Social Media Marketing Matters for Realtors® in 2025

Homebuyers and sellers expect agents to be active, helpful, and professional on social media platforms. Your presence directly impacts how many people see you, engage with you, and ultimately hire you.

The real estate journey now begins online. According to the National Association of Realtors®, over 97% of buyers begin their home search digitally. Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube offer Realtors® a direct line to their ideal audience — if used strategically.

Benefits of Social Media for Real Estate Agents:

  • Showcases your listings with high-impact visuals

  • Positions you as a local market expert

  • Builds trust through consistent value-based content

  • Keeps you top-of-mind with past clients and SOI

  • Generates inbound leads from shares, comments, and saved posts

The Best Social Media Platforms for Realtors®

Not all platforms serve the same purpose. Focus on the top channels that connect you with buyers, sellers, and local homeowners.

Facebook

  • Best for: Community presence, event promotion, and lead generation

  • Features: Business Pages, Live Videos, Facebook Groups, targeted ads

Instagram

  • Best for: Showcasing listings and personal branding

  • Features: Reels, Stories, carousels, location tagging, hashtags

LinkedIn

  • Best for: Referrals, B2B connections, and authority building

  • Features: Articles, polls, connection growth, and market updates

YouTube

  • Best for: Long-form content that supports lead generation over time

  • Features: Home tours, FAQs, neighborhood guides, Shorts

TikTok (Bonus)

  • Best for: Younger audiences and viral content

  • Features: Creative short-form videos, trends, storytelling

What Realtors® Should Post on Social Media

The best-performing content is educational, engaging, and emotionally resonant.

Use the 4 E’s of Real Estate Content to guide your social strategy:

Educational

  • Market updates

  • First-time buyer tips

  • Home staging guidance

Engaging

  • Polls and questions

  • Personal milestones

  • Local shout-outs

Entertaining

  • Bloopers and behind-the-scenes

  • Realtor® memes

  • Lighthearted videos

Exclusive

  • Just Listed, Coming Soon, Open Houses

  • VIP client previews

  • Sneak peeks of events

Sample Weekly Posting Schedule for Realtors®

Day Content Ideas

  • Monday motivational quote or weekend recap

  • Tuesday Testimonial Tuesday (video or graphic)

  • Wednesday Just Listed / New Listing Showcase

  • Thursday Local Business Highlight or Market Update

  • Friday Real estate tip or fun fact

  • Weekend Open House Invite or behind-the-scenes reel

Boosting Engagement and Growing Your Following

Visibility without interaction won’t generate results. Engagement is key to real estate lead conversion on social media.

Engagement Best Practices:

  • Respond to all comments and DMs within 24 hours

  • Use strong calls-to-action in captions ("DM me for a tour")

  • Follow and interact with local businesses and influencers

  • Use 5-10 niche hashtags to increase discoverability

Tip: Focus on conversations, not just content. Ask questions, run contests, and show up in Stories daily.

Paid Social Media Ads for Realtors®

Paid campaigns allow you to reach beyond your followers and generate leads on demand.

Effective Campaign Types:

  • Listing Promotions: Showcase properties with geotargeted reach

  • Lead Gen Ads: Offer home valuation or buyer checklist downloads

  • Retargeting Ads: Stay visible to website visitors and social engagers

What Makes a Great Real Estate Ad:

  • Strong headline ("Find Out What Your Home is Worth in Today’s Market")

  • Eye-catching photo or video

  • Clear call-to-action and lead capture form

Streamline Your Real Estate Social Media With the Right Tools

Consistency is hard without the right systems. Smart tools simplify posting, engagement, and tracking.

Top Tools for Realtors®:

  • Canva – Easy branded templates

  • Later / Buffer – Schedule posts ahead of time

  • Meta Business Suite – Manage Instagram & Facebook together

  • AmericasBestMarketing.com – Done-for-you real estate content, video, and campaign management

Why Outsourcing to Social Media Experts Pays Off

Most Realtors® know what to post but don’t have time to do it. That’s where our team comes in.

At AmericasBestMarketing.com, we handle everything:

  • Branded, animated social media posts

  • Listing videos with engaging captions

  • Full posting calendar and platform management

  • Email campaigns to support each post

  • Retargeting ads and analytics tracking

You focus on clients. We make sure you look great online.


What Successful Realtors® Are Reading


Frequently Asked Questions About Realtor® Social Media Marketing

Q: What kind of social media content works best for Realtors®?

Listing videos, market updates, local tips, testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content consistently perform best.

Q: How often should Realtors® post to social media?

Aim for 3-5 high-quality posts per week on your primary platforms.

Q: Is video marketing necessary for Realtors® in 2025?

Yes. Video content receives higher engagement and increases trust. You can start with short Reels or home tour videos.

Q: What platforms are best for reaching homebuyers and sellers?

Instagram and Facebook remain dominant. YouTube is best for SEO, and LinkedIn is ideal for referrals and partnerships.

Q: Can AmericasBestMarketing.com handle my social media for me?

Yes. We offer fully managed social media programs specifically for Realtors®, with no long-term contracts.

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Shad Rockstad

Shad Rockstad brings over 25 years of leadership in business development, marketing, recruiting, and customer service to his clients. Beyond his years of coaching real estate professionals and business owners, he has held executive roles in printing and manufacturing firms, and founded, built, and sold retail and transportation services companies.

Shad and his team enjoy helping clients distinguish themselves from their competition by establishing success-driven routines and habits, and by applying proven business and marketing fundamentals. It is most fulfilling when clients achieve their personal and business growth objectives, from small day-to-day wins to major lifetime dreams.

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