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Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

When I run facebook ads, it automatically makes instagram ads.  I don't see instagram as being an effective lead acquisition system.  The demographics and the common usages just aren't there.  Allow me to direct you to the image below that explains the uses of social networks using a common tasty adult beverage.

 

Dec 01, 2017 09:58 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I doubt it... I don't find social media the best place to generate leads... it's more about "street cred."

Dec 01, 2017 08:44 AM
Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

I have consistently posted listings and sales to Instagram for the past three years. While I believe it is a decent way to stay in touch with some friends and past customers, I did not receive nor do I expect any business from it. 

It is mostly other agents stalking me to see how great I am doing.  and Tbh I kinda like subtlety rubbing it in.

Dec 01, 2017 10:53 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   I have an Instagram account, but haven't done anything with it.  Let me get over there and take another look.

Dec 01, 2017 08:14 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,343
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No.  I just use Instagram to let everyone know what I am having for lunch.

Dec 01, 2017 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have been using Instagram for many years, I have never gotten a lead from it.

Dec 01, 2017 08:32 AM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Absolutely. I have gotten at least one listing in the past year (client said as much) from Instagram, and anytime that I am out and about I hear "I see your postings on Instagram". Always "top of mind", and where my potential clients are.

 

I also market my open houses/new listings on it, both boosted and non-boosted, and I have had more than one visitor indicate when they signed in that they saw it on Instagram.

 

Plus, I enjoy it quite a bit! 

Dec 01, 2017 05:02 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, I can't possibly do another platform from what I have now.

Blah, blah blah on the underutilized stuff ....

Dec 01, 2017 10:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I use it some to be noticed but as reinforcement only.

Dec 01, 2017 10:21 AM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It's not on my priority list, but i do plan on getting around to it when I get time.

Dec 01, 2017 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

No plans in 2018 to gear up for using INstagram.

In 2017 I evaluated Instagram vs Pinterest and the 'search engine' of Pintrest won the  battle.  2018 will involve MORE Pintest engagement.

Dec 01, 2017 08:44 AM
Ambassador
5,229,243
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

OMG, I can't top Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA's comment! I love it! 

Dec 01, 2017 11:07 PM
Rainmaker
757,885
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I would think doing a short Video, something with a soundtrack, would work  on IG. 

Dec 01, 2017 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
547,327
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Great idea, mixing it up with Facebook ads winner.

 
Dec 01, 2017 08:02 PM
Rainmaker
643,875
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

yes, not sure of expecting direct lead generation as asked but integrating into SM exposure.

Dec 01, 2017 07:09 PM
Rainer
2,770
Gregory Clark
Keller Williams Preferred Properties - Upper Marlboro, MD
Real Estate Agent serving Maryland clients.

I am leveraging my instagram to market to clients in the DC Metro area.

Dec 01, 2017 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Not me. My systems are bringing in the leads and they are good ones.

Dec 01, 2017 05:56 PM
Ambassador
2,435,649
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I haven't used this for marketing, in fact, I have an account but rarely log on. From your post it's obvious I could be missing stuff.

Dec 01, 2017 12:43 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,556
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

For whatever reason, Instagram is not on my radar.   

Dec 01, 2017 12:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nick,

We market based on data like psychographics, not what is the latest, newest, flavor!

Dec 01, 2017 11:07 AM
Rainer
14,153
Fahlman Property Group
Realty ONE Group Preview - Marysville, WA
Real Estate Team Serving Snohomish County

I will have to look into the value it has. I'm not sure but I know there is value in it.

Dec 01, 2017 08:58 AM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Will be using instagram, but will not be participating in any advertising.

 

Dec 01, 2017 08:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, I just signed up for Instagram....haven't addressed using it yet....

Dec 01, 2017 08:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, IG is my favorite networks at the moment. I'd rather use IG than FB ads.

Dec 03, 2017 11:30 PM
Rainmaker
177,849
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

I would love to..It's possible for me...I am actually pushing instagram a little more than fb now.  

Dec 02, 2017 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
2,462,740
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Yes, my team is already gearing up to utilize Instagram more often and effectively in 2018. Pinterest/YouTube will also see increased involvement from my posse! ;-)

Dec 02, 2017 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I haven't yet. Maybe.

Dec 02, 2017 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am planning out my strategies for 2018 right now so I can implement them by the end of this month. Have not thought of Instagram yet.....

Dec 01, 2017 03:04 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Not me, tracking leads i got zero from there. 

Dec 01, 2017 01:11 PM
Rainmaker
2,817,671
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Nope.  But, I have found Pinterest super helpful in driving traffic to my site...over 27,000 clicks/month now.

Dec 01, 2017 12:49 PM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

nope, I keep it fun there.  My client base has never heard of instagram.  

Dec 01, 2017 12:13 PM
Rainmaker
7,834,961
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have never used it for marketing.

Dec 01, 2017 11:28 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am not. 

Dec 01, 2017 11:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nick Calabro I have to go along with Nina Hollander on this one. Street cred and face-to-face networking beats social media marketing for leads.

Dec 01, 2017 10:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,215,488
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not in my plans for 2018 is my answer!

Dec 01, 2017 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Great answers are here. 

Sep 30, 2018 10:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes

Sep 30, 2018 10:46 PM
Rainmaker
542,913
Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

Probably not. 

Dec 02, 2017 09:42 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No

Dec 02, 2017 04:55 AM
Rainer
65,378
Steve Bracero
Heisler and Mattson - Shrewsbury, MA
First Time Homebuyer and Investor Specialist

if you are using, Its important to use consistently 

Dec 02, 2017 03:00 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Not us

Dec 02, 2017 02:25 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

no

Dec 01, 2017 07:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

waiting for some successul blogs.......

Dec 01, 2017 12:01 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have an account, and some posts go there, but don't use it to generate leads.

Dec 05, 2017 01:45 PM
Rainmaker
4,935,551
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Not in my plan but maybe

 

Dec 04, 2017 10:10 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

No, I do not plan to market on Instagram or any other online platform.

Dec 02, 2017 07:09 AM