You didn’t get your real estate license to spend 90% of your time fiddling with CRMs, designing Instagram posts, or praying your cousin remembers to refer you.

Hi, I’m Auggie. I’ve been in your shoes as a Realtor, helped agents as a productivity coach, and now serve as a Partner at Integrity Core Realty, a boutique real estate agency where I still train and coach agents weekly.

This guide isn’t just about tools—it’s about strategy. It’s the marketing plan I wish every agent had from day one. Whether you're trying to go from 3 to 30 deals or just stop feeling like you're guessing every week, this is for you.

Why this matters:

People don’t choose the “best” agent. They choose the one they know, like, and trust—and that all comes down to your brand.

Branding isn't just a logo or a headshot where you're awkwardly leaning on a fake column. It’s what people feel when they come across your content, meet you at an open house, or read your bio.

Example:

Let’s say you’re a first-time homebuyer specialist, and your social content is filled with real talk, tips, and “what they don’t tell you” moments. When someone nervous about buying scrolls by, they instantly feel like you get them.

Boom. That’s brand resonance.

What goes into this:

• Crafting your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) that sets you apart from the sea of "local expert" bios

• Choosing your ideal audience and talking directly to them

• Developing your voice, whether it's calm and confident or funny and casual (spoiler: you don't have to be vanilla)

Let’s talk about where the real momentum starts: lead generation. This breaks into two powerful approaches:

🤮 A) Marketing That Attracts (Think: Long Game)

What this includes:

• A properly optimized Google Business Profile

• Running targeted Facebook or Instagram ads with strong CTAs and form capture

• Building landing pages that convert casual interest into leads

• SEO and local content strategies that drive traffic month after month

Example:

One of my agents thought boosting an Instagram listing post was “running an ad.” After a little coaching and an actual funnel setup, she generated 18 leads in 5 days—without raising her budget.

Marketing done right brings you leads on autopilot over time. But it takes setup, testing, and consistency.

📞 B) Prospecting With Purpose (Think: Immediate Response)

Now this is the part most agents either avoid—or totally misunderstand.

👉 Marketing = long-term brand awareness + lead gen. It costs money.

👉 Prospecting = short-term, sweat equity–driven. It costs you.

Prospecting That Works:

• Calling FSBOs or expireds using a simple script and providing real value

• Texting your sphere with a personalized, curiosity-building question like: “Hey [Name], just wanted to ask—if the right opportunity came along, would you consider selling in the next 6 months?”

• Dropping DMs to homeowners who engaged with your Facebook reel about “3 Ways to Boost Home Value Before Selling”

Why this works:

These are direct action steps. You’re not waiting. You’re asking and offering—right now. This is how you stir the pot when business feels slow.

Remember:

• Marketing is fishing with a net.

• Prospecting is spearfishing.

• You need both to eat.

This is the “stay visible” game.

People won’t hire you if they can’t remember you exist.

This is where content marketing, social media strategy, and personal brand development collide to keep you top-of-mind with everyone from your dog groomer to that cousin who keeps “thinking” about buying.

Core Components:

• Content Marketing – Blog posts, videos, market tips, stories. Think of it as leaving digital breadcrumbs.

• Social Media Branding – Consistent colors, tone, and themes that match your brand personality.

• Posting Strategy – Use a mix of authority (market insights), value (tips for buyers/sellers), and personality (funny reels, behind the scenes, etc.)

Example:

You post a quick Instagram reel every Tuesday with “Real Talk Tuesday” homebuyer myths. It’s short, personal, and you.

Now when your audience thinks “real estate,” they see your face in their mind.

That’s magnetic marketing.

Let’s be blunt: if you’re not following up fast, you’re not closing.

Here’s what follow-up should look like:

• A lead opts in = instant text + email goes out (yes, automated)

• If no reply = voicemail drop + a reminder to follow up again

• If still cold? Add them to a long-term nurture campaign

Why this matters:

Leads are like leftovers—wait too long, and they’re stale.

But with automation, every lead gets love instantly—even while you’re showing homes or bingeing Netflix.

You know that feeling when you have 10 tabs open, your phone buzzing, and you still feel like you didn’t get anything done?

Yeah, that’s not hustle. That’s burnout dressed in a productivity hoodie.

I’ve helped agents break free of the “always busy, rarely focused” trap by:

• Setting clear, realistic daily goals

• Creating focus blocks instead of multitasking

• Using accountability frameworks that don’t make you feel like a failure when life gets messy

Example:

One of my clients went from chaotic 60-hour weeks to a 4-hour workday system that doubled her GCI. It wasn’t magic—it was systems.

✅ Final Thoughts: Strategy > Hustle

Look, you don’t need more trendy tools or 5 different CRMs.

You need a plan that:

• Matches your energy

• Builds your brand

• Brings in leads

• Automates what drains you

• And gives you actual time for living

• If that sounds like the business you want to build, let’s get to work.

🔗 Resources to Help You Put This Plan Into Action:

🧠 AskAuggie.com
Coaching & Productivity Strategy for Realtors
(Perfect for brand building, mindset, and business planning)

🛠️ MyMarketTools.com
Automation & Lead Follow-Up Software
(For smart agents who want systems working while they sleep)

📈 Ask8.com
Digital Marketing Services Built for Real Estate
(From GBP setups to ad funnels to SEO that actually works)

Want the full strategy mapped out for your market?
🗓️ Book a call. Bring your questions and let’s build your modern real estate business—one system at a time.

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"All The Best To Your Success."