So you’ve got a list. Now what?
If you’re a realtor sitting on email subscribers who never reply, never book showings, and never hit “call” — you’re not alone. The truth is, most real estate emails fall flat because they don’t build trust — they just broadcast.
Here’s how to shift from sending “meh” emails to sending ones that motivate action — even from cold leads.
1. Segment your list — even if it’s tiny
If you treat your list like one giant group, you’ll lose people fast.
Break it into categories like:
- “Buyers just browsing”
- “Sellers prepping their homes”
- “Past clients”
Then send the right message to the right person.
Example: A “seller prep checklist” to only your homeowners. A market update to buyers.
2. Send story-driven follow-ups
Instead of saying “Just checking in,” tell a 2-line story:
“Last month I had a client who almost backed out of a listing — and then it sold in 2 days. Here’s what we did differently…”
It makes you relatable and memorable — and it brings leads closer without selling hard.
3. Add micro-CTAs (not giant sales pushes)
Try ending your emails with:
- “Want me to send you this week’s private listings?”
- “Need a quick price estimate? Just reply ‘yes.’”
- “Curious what your home’s worth now?”
No pressure, no push. Just value.
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