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Email & SMS
Performance Marketing

Email & SMS Marketing for Real Estate

Automated nurture sequences close 35% more deals — because the agent who stays in touch during the 3–6 month buying cycle wins the commission.

The Problem

What real estate get wrong about email & sms

Most real estate leads take 3–6 months to convert, but the average agent gives up after 2 weeks. The result: thousands of dollars spent generating leads that get one phone call, maybe a text, and then nothing. Meanwhile, 25% of past clients would send you a referral if you simply stayed in touch — but most agents have no systematic follow-up after closing. The CRM has hundreds of contacts. The email list sits untouched. Every month, potential commissions evaporate because nobody's nurturing the pipeline.

Our Approach

How ABMG does it differently

We build lifecycle email and SMS automation designed for real estate's long buying cycle. New leads enter a nurture sequence that provides value for 3–6 months — market updates, neighborhood insights, buying/selling guides, and gentle check-ins. The system adapts based on engagement: active openers get more frequent touchpoints, cold leads get re-engagement campaigns. Past client follow-up runs on autopilot — anniversary emails, market updates for their neighborhood, and seasonal check-ins that keep you top-of-mind for referrals. SMS works alongside email for time-sensitive communications: new listings, price drops, and open house invitations. Every sequence tracks through to showings and closings.

What We Deliver

  • Buyer lead nurture sequence for 3–6 month buying cycles

  • Seller lead nurture with market data and home valuation touchpoints

  • Past client follow-up automation driving referral generation

  • Market update email campaigns with local data and agent commentary

  • SMS integration for time-sensitive listing alerts and open houses

  • Revenue attribution reporting tied to showings and closed transactions

What You Can Expect

35% higher close rate through systematic lead nurture over buying cycle

Referral generation from past clients who receive consistent follow-up

Lead reactivation revenue from database contacts who went cold

Direct communication channel independent of portal algorithms

Other Services for Real Estate

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a real estate agent email their database?

Active buyer leads: weekly market updates and relevant listings. Past clients: monthly neighborhood updates and quarterly personal check-ins. Seller prospects: bi-weekly market reports showing appreciation and inventory trends. The key is value-first content — not 'just checking in' emails that get ignored. Our agents see unsubscribe rates under 0.5% because the content is genuinely useful.

We have 2,000+ contacts in our CRM but never email them. Is it too late?

It's never too late — and your database is likely your most valuable asset after your license. We run a reactivation sequence: a 5-email series over 3 weeks that re-introduces you with value (market insights for their neighborhood, 'what's your home worth now' hook). Past clients respond because they already trust you. We've seen agents book 5–10 listing appointments from a single reactivation campaign.

Can email marketing work for luxury real estate?

Luxury real estate email performs exceptionally well because the audience is smaller, more relationship-driven, and expects sophisticated communication. Market insights, curated listing previews, lifestyle content, and exclusive event invitations resonate with high-net-worth buyers and sellers. The key difference: lower frequency, higher quality, and a distinctly premium brand voice.

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