Cheapest & Best Marketing For A New Agent..

[Jason Eyerly]

Hey Folks,

New agent here. With some business cards in hand and only $400 left to my name before the bank is dry (I have some deals in the works that should give me a decent chunk of change here soon) I want to generate more quality leads. A lot of the Zillow/Trulia leads I get from my broker are dead ends. People never answer, act interested and then don't call back, use me for MLS info, etc. That being said, when you were a new agent:

• What did you find to be your most effective marketing stunt? 
• What do you think is the best marketing now for your money? 
• What would you recommend to a new agent?

Thanks in advance!

-Jason E.

[Ashley St. Gelais]

@Jason Eyerly

Hey Jason!

WORD OF MOUTH is the best and cheapest form of advertising.

1) So use your relationships with friends and family.  Tell them what you are up to and why you made this career change.

2) Build new relationships with people in the industry - lenders, attorneys - etc.  Find people you truly enjoy being around and working with and ask how you might be able to help them out.

3) Ask for testimonials from the people you are working with so far.

4) ABOVE ALL OFFER EXCELLENT SERVICE so that people you serve have an amazing experience they can rave about.

5) Do little special things for your clients - if they love house plants get them a house plant at closing.  Or you could even put together a house warming party for them that you are at and can meet all their friends and family and neighbors.

Hope that helps!

A