Saturday, September 27, 2014

Guide For Real Estate Marketing Brochures

By Karina Frost


In order to be successful, realtors must rely on a variety of different tools and efforts to spread the word about themselves and the homes on the market they are selling. Competition is usually high and agents often have to polish up their marketing efforts, or even try new things. These efforts include real estate marketing brochures.

The design, overall, is an important factor. In your design, there are four pieces that should be included. One piece is your photograph. It should be professional. Typically, the photo you choose should be the same one that is used for agency materials and professional blogs or websites. The logo and slogan for your agency should be included, too, in order to establish an aspect of familiarity with clientele. When recommending other services to clients after their home purchase, this familiarity goes a long way.

You should also consider printing as an important factor. This area covers how much you should cover on the brochure paper, but also in how you get the brochures finished. On the paper, be sure to print on both sides. Do not give in to the temptation of saving money by utilizing one-sided printing. Include pertinent details, such as a few homes and accompanying listing information. A section that can be cut off for a business card may also be a good thing to include.

How will you have your brochures printed? You can have a company handle both the design and printing. Another choice is to handle the designing on your own, with your own software, and then have a company print them for you. If you choose the latter, consider using a template in your designing efforts. By handling the design and letting a company handle the printing, you can save money on design costs, especially since a lot of companies offer discounts for bulk printing.

During your designing, be sure to include a section for tips. These tips can be related to the buying or selling of a home and even be tailored to something specific such as short sales and foreclosures. The tips should be related to the purpose of your brochure. Do not provide tips about foreclosures if your brochure does not have any listed.

Include a brief professional biography. Avoid putting in too much. The goal is to give yourself credibility, but putting in an extensive amount of details can make you come across though you are trying to inflate yourself. This is not professional. Limit your information to one or two special memberships or certifications.

The method of distribution also plays a role in an agent's success. In order for brochures to be effective, you will need a method that allows you to distribute widely. Your brochure can be sent through the mail with the use of a mailing list, handed out in person, or left at stores and businesses. Make sure the method you use is within the law.

Realtors must regularly revamp their marketing efforts in order to keep up with the competition. Creating a regular brochure helps accomplish this. It also helps raise client awareness and can be helpful for people who are looking for their perfect home.




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