{"id":7937,"date":"2024-02-21T15:34:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T15:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privyr.com\/blog\/?p=7937"},"modified":"2024-05-15T08:01:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T08:01:59","slug":"follow-up-sequence-to-convert-new-leads-in-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privyr.com\/blog\/follow-up-sequence-to-convert-new-leads-in-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"5-step follow-up sequence to engage and convert new real estate leads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you reaching out to new leads who saw your online advertisement or website, only to get no replies? While that\u2019s super frustrating, it\u2019s important not to give up on them even if they ignore your first follow-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Most leads are only ready to convert after <em>at least<\/em> five interactions with a salesperson, <strong>but most realtors \u200conly follow up once<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling to follow up consistently with your new real estate leads, just copy our strategy and scripts \u2013 perfect to send over WhatsApp and more! <strong>Don\u2019t lose out on those leads who would\u2019ve said \u201cyes\u201d if they were nurtured sufficiently.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Save our easy 5-step follow-up sequence to warm up your new real estate leads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Pro-tip: <\/strong>Click the <strong>\u201cPersonalise this template\u201d<\/strong> button to save each message directly to your Privyr app. The message templates are numbered so you can simply use them in order. Use Privyr to quickly auto-personalise and send each message for your leads and clients on <strong>WhatsApp, iMessage, SMS, and more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t have a Privyr account yet? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privyr.com\/signup\/?utm_source=message-templates-blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=message-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create one for free here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Introduction Message: Thank them for reaching out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Send this right after they express interest in your real estate offering, whether it\u2019s by responding to your online advertisement or by filling out a form on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first message to a new lead should be <strong>easy to read and reply to within 10 seconds<\/strong>. People are far more likely to respond if they don\u2019t have to think too much about it, especially if your message catches them at a busy time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecfcfe\"><em>\u201cHey Rita, thanks for showing interest in Golden Gardens Condo! Sandra from ACME Realty here, at your service.<\/em><br><br><em>This resort-style luxury condo in Edenbrook is now in pre-launch phase with many exciting early-bird perks. \ud83e\udd29 May I send you the brochure?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.privyr.com\/content\/share\/m-625XlVnx\" style=\"background-color:#4c64e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>USE THIS TEMPLATE \u2b06\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are other benefits in <strong>making sure that your first outreach is short and does not contain any links or attachments<\/strong> \u2013 even if you\u2019re tempted to send them all the details at once. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privyr.com\/blog\/the-10-second-rule-of-messaging\/\">Learn more about the 10-second rule of sales messaging here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Follow-up #1: Ask them if they had the time to consider your offer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe a lead doesn\u2019t engage with you after you\u2019ve contacted them or you\u2019ve sent them the brochure. Your next follow-up can be <strong>a quick check-in to see if they\u2019ve thought more about your offer<\/strong>.<br>Framing the message this way shows that you\u2019re being proactive and enthusiastic \u2013 in <em>just<\/em> the right way so you don\u2019t appear too pushy or opportunistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecfcfe\"><em>\u201cHi Rita, hope your day is going great! \u2600\ufe0f Did you have time to look through the brochure I sent you?<\/em><br><br><em>By the way, the pre-launch event for Golden Gardens is happening this weekend, and we\u2019re still doing early-bird packages that offer extra cash rebates, free stamp duty, and fully furnished units.<\/em><br><br><em>Reply <\/em><strong><em>Yes<\/em><\/strong><em> if you\u2019d like to arrange a time for viewing this week.<\/em><br><br><em>\ud83d\udccd Golden Gardens Showroom (8am \u2013 10pm daily)\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.privyr.com\/content\/share\/m-fwTMnzlu\" style=\"background-color:#4c64e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>USE THIS TEMPLATE \u2b06\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Follow-up #2: Gather more insights into their ideal property<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you may encounter leads who don\u2019t show deep interest anymore, or don\u2019t seem like they\u2019re ready to move forward with the next step (e.g. book a viewing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your next follow-up, you could try gathering some information about <strong>their unique interests or requirements for buying property<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many rooms do they want? What is their budget? Are they buying for themselves or as an investment? Once again, keep the message simple and easy to respond to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecfcfe\"><em>\u201cHey Rita! I have a quick question about your interest in Golden Gardens Condo. Which would be your preferred layout?<\/em><br><br><em>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Studio Unit<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 2-Bedroom Unit<br>3\ufe0f\u20e3 3-Bedroom Unit<br><br>Just send me the number, and I\u2019ll send you the floorplan and details for the unit that fits your requirements. \ud83d\ude42\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.privyr.com\/content\/share\/m-TizfOsC7\" style=\"background-color:#4c64e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>USE THIS TEMPLATE \u2b06\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1Pro-tip: <\/strong>If the lead responds with more details, remember to quickly record this detail in your contact notes. This will be super useful later when you have new listings or projects and want to share it with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Follow-up #3: See if they are up for a quick phone call<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some leads could be more receptive to having a quick chat over the phone. After all, there are people who prefer talking about their property requirements over typing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a follow-up to help you set up that call. Before you call a lead, always<strong> give them context as to what the call is about<\/strong>. If you do this, they\u2019re less likely to feel ambushed or overwhelmed by the call request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecfcfe\"><em>\u201cHi Rita, happy weekend! The Golden Gardens Condo Pre-Launch is happening now. \ud83d\ude4c&nbsp;<\/em><br><br><em>I\u2019m happy to answer any questions you may have about this development, or even just general house-hunting concerns.<\/em><br><br><em>Would you be free for a quick 2-min call today or in the next few days? You can tell me more about your property requirements, so I can match you with the perfect unit. \ud83e\udd1d<\/em><br><br><em>Let me know a time that works for you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.privyr.com\/content\/share\/m-voyW9c6L\" style=\"background-color:#4c64e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>USE THIS TEMPLATE \u2b06\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Follow-up #4: Send them a similar offer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe the lead is still not moving forward in their buying journey, even after all your follow-up attempts. But you still have many chances to turn them into a buyer in the long run, especially in real estate where the sales cycle could run months or even years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They may not be ready to buy now, but they will eventually want to buy<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s a natural progression of life. If you keep in touch with them and continue making a positive impression, they\u2019ll remember you when the time is right and give you that sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecfcfe\"><em>\u201cHey Rita, hope you\u2019ve been doing great! I remembered that you were looking into Golden Gardens Condo before, and I thought you might be interested in this new project that just launched.<\/em><br><br><em>It\u2019s located in the prime location of Holliswell, and it\u2019s also a luxury condo with a resort living concept. The main difference is they have bigger units and lower density than the Golden Gardens project.<\/em><br><br><em>May I send you the brochure for this new project?<\/em><br><br><em>&#8211; Sandra from ACME Realty\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.privyr.com\/content\/share\/m-ctGEQvxi\" style=\"background-color:#4c64e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>USE THIS TEMPLATE \u2b06\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privyr.com\/blog\/whatsapp-follow-up-message-templates\/\">Check out this post for more WhatsApp follow-up messages<\/a> (plus ideas from other industries).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sales rarely happen in your first interaction with a new lead, especially when it comes to high-ticket items like properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By maintaining a consistent follow-up schedule with them, even if they never respond to your message, you can easily turn \u201cbad leads\u201d into buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is simple: <strong>be memorable and available when a lead is finally ready to make the purchase<\/strong>. You can achieve this by remembering to send them a quick follow-up message at regular intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an app like Privyr, it\u2019s easy to import and customise a follow-up sequence like the one above. 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