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The Real Estate Listing Presentation: A How-To Guide

A how-to guide to a real estate listing presentation.

The real estate listing presentation… The secret weapon of any successful listing agent. 

It might just be the MOST IMPORTANT factor in your business. That’s because a real estate listing isn’t just a single home or a transaction – it’s a chunk of the market that you control and can leverage for more – and a realtor listing presentation is THE way to get them.

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In this blog, I’ll walk you through exactly what a listing presentation is, what goes into it, and how you can make yours stand out from the competition to convince sellers to work with you and even attract new business. 

Let’s start with what a realtor listing presentation consists of…

What is a realtor listing presentation?

A realtor listing presentation is a formal meeting or presentation that a real estate agent conducts with a potential seller who is interested in listing their property for sale. The purpose of the listing presentation is to showcase the agent’s qualifications, expertise, marketing strategies, and the services they provide to help sell the property.

That’s the very direct definition of it. Put another way, it’s your shot to answer two questions: “Why should I sell my house right now and why are you, above anyone else, the person to do it?” 

Or, to put it another way… “How will you make me more money, achieve my goals, and make me feel safe and cared for in the process?” 

The Elements of an Effective Listing Presentation

During the real estate listing presentation, you’ll typically discuss:

• Background and Qualifications: Introduce yourself and provide information about your experience, credentials, and track record in the real estate industry.
• Market Analysis: Present a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help the seller understand the current market conditions, recent sales of similar properties in the area, and the appropriate pricing strategy for their home.
• Marketing Plan: Outline your marketing plan for the property, which may include strategies such as professional photography, virtual tours, open houses, online listings, social media promotion, and print advertising.
• Services Offered: What makes you worth the full commission? Set yourself apart by covering not only the basic services but some unique ones at well. You’ll of course mention staging advice, scheduling showings, negotiating offers, and managing paperwork.
• Agency Agreement: If you convince’em, sign’em! The listing presentation is the place to get that contract signed or at least let them know it needs to be signed before moving forward.

Preparing for the Listing Presentation

Every listing presentation is going to be slightly different, but the core elements will be the same. Your goal is to give this as often and effectively as possible, and that means coming into it prepared. 

At a certain point, you might want to have a team that takes care of every other element of your business so that you can do nothing other than go on listing appointments – because that’s where the money is. So take this preparation seriously.

Research the client

Notice how I’m not calling them a “lead” or a “prospective client” here? Go in with the idea that they are already your client – because you’re going to learn a lot about them before you even get the contract signed. 

First, send out a questionnaire or seller needs analysis asking them all the relevant questions you need to know (more on this below).

Next, dive into research. Start with Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to learn about their preferences, the industry they work in, and previous business history. 

Your objective is to identify their specific needs. See what you can learn to customize your approach to the client.

Now… If you can… try to identify this seller’s DiSC profile . It’ll set you up for success moving forward.

Conduct a needs analysis with potential sellers

Wanna know how to know what a client wants and needs? Start by asking them. All it takes is a simple needs analysis. 

As we’ve already covered, your job in the preparation phase is to discern the motivation so you can tailor the presentation to the seller’s specific needs. 

Are they looking to:

• Sell the house as fast as possible
• Move out by a certain time
• Get more money for some urgent need
• Get more than the home might be worth
• Upgrade or downsize 

On this note, our coaching clients have access to 70+ case studies from top agents, complete with toolkits that include extremely effective needs analysis questionnaires for you to rip off and duplicate.

Gather market statistics and data

Let’s jump back to the topic of DiSC profiles… Some sellers are more motivated by social connections and the trust they build with an agent. Others are motivated by hard data and understanding the numbers. 

It doesn’t matter which one it is – thorough market research is the way to both. It will establish you as the expert who is willing to put in the time to gather this information and then explain it in a way they can understand. 

Where do you get your market data from? Are you combing the MLS? Do you subscribe to Keeping Current Matters or some other real estate trends source? Figure it out and be sure you can show that your information is objective and verifiable.

You’ll want to go armed with:

• A thorough knowledge of the property details
• National and local market statistics
• Comparable sales
• Local rules and regulations (working this in will really establish credibility)

Most importantly, be able to synthesize this information, letting them know that you can both elaborate on any point or break down what is most important for their needs. All of this info will be used in your pricing strategy and help them achieve their goals.

Create a compelling presentation template

If you know me, I’m all about using technology to maximize efficiency and impact, but there is A LOT to be said for the old-school route of physical presentation materials. Either way, you decide to go, be sure you have a real estate listing presentation template to work off of and customize. 

One of my clients, Carolyn Young , is one of those team leaders who has cleared herself up to focus almost solely on going listing appointments (going on almost 200 appointments a year) – and that’s because she’s created a listing presentation that is 95% effective in closing the deal. And the centerpiece of her appointment is a set of 200 beautiful, laminated slides that she spreads out across the table to show just how thorough she is. It blows people away.

On the other hand, a digital approach will give you a much more customizable template. Some of my clients are absolutely killing it with HighNote , which will offer you pre-built templates to upload your material into. You can include professionally edited explainer videos to send to the client before the actual appointment and then open into the full presentation once you’re together.

Just be sure that your presentation is comprehensive and includes all the necessary elements mentioned above, including past sales performance, market data, your marketing plan, and why they should sign an agreement.

The Listing Appointment

Now that you’re all prepared, let’s move on to conducting the appointment itself.

Setting up an effective listing appointment

Where is the best place to conduct a listing appointment? Ideally, it’s in the home you’ll actually be working to sell. Be sure to mention that when setting the appointment, but if it doesn’t work for any reason, don’t wait to set that appointment. Do it in a coffee shop or your office or wherever, because an appointment done anywhere is better than no appointment at all. 

No matter where it is, you MUST do a technology and tools check before showing up. If you need anything, be sure you have it:

• Charged laptop
• Presentation slides
• Agency agreement
• Scripts (memorized)

This is where a listing appointment checklist can come in handy. If you need more help with this, you can download this free offer full of listing presentation scripts and strategies . 

Build rapport and establish trust

There’s a very specific reason to practice your listing presentation over and over until you can do it effortlessly, and it’s not so that you get it perfect… Actually, it’s so that you can relax and be calm and receptive to what the seller has to say. 

You’re more than just someone who is going to do this one job for them and be gone; this is an audition to be a part of their lives, and that means you have to be confident, friendly, and likable. Let them know that you’ll be there for them in anything they need in a genuine way before diving into your past client success stories. 

When you’re showing your real estate photos, before and after videos, or CMA findings, it’s about establishing trust and providing value, and your expertise and credentials are a part of that but not the only factor.

Your Listing Presentation Will Make or Break Your Business

I cannot stress how important your real estate listing presentation is. It’s the crux of your business and the key to your financial success. 

Hopefully, these tips have been helpful ways to help you master your listing presentation but if you’re really serious about creating a listing presentation that blows people away and establishes your dominance in your market, the place to get it is Roadmap. 

I’ll be breaking down the best and most advanced listing presentation strategies working today – and best of all, I’ll be doing it in an area near you. So find a location and sign up soon.

But until then, start putting the pieces in place.

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25 Tips To Create The Ultimate Real Estate Listing Presentation

If you’re a new real estate agent, you might be intimidated by the thought of doing your first real estate listing presentation.

This post details 25 steps you can take to prepare for your presentation and give you the confidence you need to make the best impression. 

Tips For Preparation

1. build and maintain your online presence.

In today’s internet-driven world, people do their research on you before they even speak with you. Focus on building and maintaining your online presence across social media, Zillow and Realtor.com , and your website.

Interact with your audience across these platforms so that people get a sense of your personality. You want to attract people who are actually interested in working with you.

The more people know of you before you show up, the easier the appointment will go. They’ll already have an idea about your experience and your process, which gives you a great foot in the door.

2. Practice Your Presentation

Remember, it’s ok to feel nervous. Try practicing your real estate listing presentation out loud before going to the client’s home. Repeat it enough times until you feel confident in your delivery. Having a firm grasp on the main points of your presentation will help tame your nerves.

3. Visit Active Listings in the Client’s Neighborhood/Area

A unique tip that most agents don’t take the time to do is to visit other active listings in the client’s neighborhood before your listing appointment. 

This will give you more knowledge about the area, and you’ll see the prices of other homes in the area. Sellers will appreciate this extra work because it shows your dedication.

5. Drop Off A Pre-Listing Package

One tip that will start you off on the right foot before the listing appointment even starts is to drop off a real estate pre-listing package . The package should include any marketing materials you have created, including a description of your unique value proposition and marketing plan.

When you drop off your real estate pre-listing package, make sure that it is presented professionally. Use binders, folders, and be sure it’s personally branded.

Tips For During the Presentation

5. share your story in under 2 minutes.

Clients want to get to know you and your business, but make sure you keep it short. The main goal in your real estate listing presentation is to get the client talking more about themselves and their goals in selling their home.

Tell a brief story about what you do and what makes you different from other realtors. If this isn’t your first listing, talk about successful listings you’ve handled in the past.

6. Have Good Posture and Body Language

Most experts agree that 70% to 93% of all communication is nonverbal . So whether you’re touring the home or sitting down with your clients to get to know them, be sure your back is straight, you aren’t slouched, and you don’t cross your arms. And of course, give all your attention to your client as they are speaking and practice basic listening skills.

7. Use Social Proof to Your Advantage

If you have some previous listings under your belt, be sure to leverage them as social proof and use them to your advantage. For example, add in quotes from satisfied past clients, or share a success story regarding a previous transaction.

Having social proof in addition to what is online goes a long way in impressing your potential client. It will also help to establish you as a real estate professional with authority and knowledge in the real estate industry.

8. Personal Statistics

Along with social proof, be sure to include some personal statistics about your previous listings, such as:

• Average days on market
• Average list price to sales price ratio
• How you compare to the market average

9. Create a Slide Deck to Stay on Task

A classic slide deck or PowerPoint presentation is the best way to keep your pre listing presentation organized and flowing smoothly. It’ll help you stay focused from one point to the next, so you don’t end up rambling throughout your presentation.

10. Have a Marketing Plan

Come up with a comprehensive  real estate listing marketing plan  for listing your client’s home. Be sure to include the following marketing material:

• How you will leverage social media
• Which websites their listing will be shown on
• Advertising strategy
• Any broker groups or email lists you plan to use
• If you plan on holding open houses , and if so, how often
• Professional photos  and video

Don’t skimp on photos in your marketing strategy. Even if it seems expensive, professional photos will showcase the home much better than personal photos. In addition, you’ll build a beautiful portfolio to show future clients. They will take notice of how much better your photos look compared to your competition and want to work with you as a result.

11. Introduce the Power of Your Brokerage

If you have a brokerage, be sure to talk about what makes your brokerage unique. Highlight past experience and successes, and focus on how your brokerage will add value to your client’s listing as well.

12. Ask Questions, Build Trust, and Identify Motivation

Before you tour the home or jump into your own background, sit down and ask the client some questions to get to know them, build rapport, and understand their goals for selling their home. Some good questions to ask include:

• The reason they want to sell their home and what date they need to move by
• What area they are looking to move to, and if they’ve already found a home there
• What’s more important to them: selling their home quickly, or for the best price
• What their alternative plans are in case their home doesn’t sell
• What their ideal listing agent would look like
• How much they still owe on their mortgage and whether or not the property has any liens
• If there are any hidden issues with the home
• Their experience level with selling homes, and what those other experiences were like

The more you can connect with the client in these first 15 to 20 minutes, the better the listing presentation will go.

13. Tour The Home

Next, after you’ve gotten to know the seller, ask them if they can give you a tour of the inside and outside of their home before you begin your presentation.

As they’re showing you around, have them point out details about their home. For example, any work they’ve done and any work they know needs to be done before they sell the home.

Your goal is to get them to point out that their house isn’t perfect. This will give you a couple of details to lean on later when you’re discussing the price.

As you’re walking through the house, be very observant and take your time looking at every aspect, including the ceilings.

14. Tailor Your Presentation to Relate to Sellers Motivation

Use the client’s answers to the questions above to create a story in your real estate listing presentation. Go through a comparative market analysis ( CMA ) and show them the listings that have and haven’t sold in the area.

For example, you might find a listing that was priced way too high, sat on the market for 125 days, and sold for 10k below its listing price. Explain to your client all these details, and then show them a listing of another home that was perfectly staged and photographed.

Show them how it got a contract in seven days for above the asking price, which may also be their goal for their own home. This way, you’re creating a more relatable story for your client, and they will want to follow the same strategy as the second home.

Tips For Research

15. do your research.

Everyone knows that knowledge is power, and power breeds confidence. Doing your research ahead of time will give you the knowledge you need to keep the ball in your court.

One strategy is to call recently sold listings in your client’s neighborhood and ask those agents how they thought the sale went and if they can give you any tips on selling in the area.

16. Automated Values

Be sure to cover Zestimates and tax values in your presentation. The prospective seller probably came across these numbers already and will want to know if they are accurate or not.

A couple of questions you can ask your clients to get an estimate of what they think their home is worth include:

• What do you think your home is worth, based on the research you’ve done?
• What number do you think is a good starting point for your home?

17. Local Market Statistics

During your real estate listing presentation, have some statistics on hand for the local market so that the client can compare their home to others in the area. These should include:

• Average days on the market for homes in the area
• Average sales price
• Price per square foot
• Inventory level

18. Neighborhood Comp Analysis

Be ready with a comp analysis. Choose four to five other homes in the neighborhood that are similar to the client’s home and become familiar with the ins and outs of those properties.

After you’ve toured their home, you’ll have a better idea of which comp to show them.

You can let them know how long they can expect the selling process to take based on the average list price to sales price, sold comps, available comps, and days on the market.

Tips For Moving Forward

19. refine value.

Once you have a good feel for the home, let the home seller know if you think the home’s value should be higher or lower than your initial assumption based on the market data.

At that point, you can tell them that you recommend listing their home for X amount to have the most realistic chance of selling it.

In order to figure out a good price, you can use the MLS to find out the average list price to sales price ratio for a certain neighborhood.

20. Outline Your Pricing Strategy

Go through your pricing strategy and let your clients know how you determine if a home is above, fair to, or below the market value.

21. Explain Your Sales Process

Your real estate listing presentation is a great chance for you to go through each step of your sales process, from pre-listing to closing. Explain every detail, so your clients can know what to expect when working with you.

22. Additional Included Services

Offer the client any other services that you and your team provide. This could be transaction management, a preferred vendor list, or buyer services.

23. Don’t Be a “Yes” Agent Just to Win New Business

Stay firm on your process and pricing. Some sellers will see if they can get you to negotiate on your own terms. However, this isn’t advisable. Stick to your process and price, and be confident in your knowledge and research.

24. Prepare For Some Objections and Lots of Questions

To that end, be prepared to face some  real estate objections  and questions about your experience, process, and pricing. Some of the questions might include:

• What makes you different from other realtors in the area? How are you better?
• Why do your credentials make you the right person to sell my home?
• How familiar are you with this market? Have you sold homes in this area before?
• What is your opinion on my home, and what do you think we can do for it to sell better?
• Do you have an ideal list price in mind for my home? If so, is it lower or higher than what I think it is?
• What are your sales and marketing strategies for listing a home?
• How many other clients are you working with, if any? Will your workload affect your ability to work on my home?
• I’ve spoken to another real estate agent who said they would list my home for a certain percent. Can you match that?

25. Follow up with a Thank You Note

Even if you don’t walk away with a  signed listing agreement  in hand, be sure to send a thank you note. Mail this out the day before your appointment, so it arrives soon after the appointment is over. This will ensure you make a good impression on everyone you meet.

Final Thoughts on 25 Steps to Win a Real Estate Listing Presentation

Whether it’s your first real estate listing presentation or you are a seasoned Realtor, these 25 steps can help you build a successful real estate business and bring the most amount of value to your clients.

Keep in mind that in the end, how you treat people will be more impactful than anything you say or do.

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Perfecting Your Real Estate Listing Presentation to Stand Out and Seal the Deal

Imagine doing a task so well that you don’t have to do that work as much in the future. For real estate agents, creating and delivering a killer listing presentation does exactly that – it improves your win rate so you don’t need to woo so many sellers just to fill your pipeline. 

When you craft a listing presentation framework that stands out, you’ll find yourself needing to do fewer and fewer of them. That’s because sellers will return and refer, the two most effective pipeline fillers an agent could want. 

So let’s do just that. Let’s look at what a listing presentation is, how to make and deliver a repeatable pitch that wins, and what will happen when you do.

What is a listing presentation?

A listing presentation is a sales pitch run by real estate agents for homeowners looking to sell their homes . Also known as a listing appointment, it is key to making a lasting first impression to build a loyal client base. 

A strong listing presentation can determine the success of your real estate business. In this article, we will take you through the steps required to build a successful listing presentation that highlights why you and your brokerage are the right partner for the job.  It includes a variety of supporting elements which we’ll cover in a moment. 

10 key elements to include in a real estate listing presentation

The listing presentation is a mutual “first impression,” so sellers expect to see a number of introductory items incorporated. But after the overviews, they’ll want more specific details.

Quick tip: It’s a mistake to believe potential sellers will zero in on your potential asking price and ignore everything else. When deciding what to cover in the listing presentation, focus on building a whole picture of how you will promote and close the sale

Research shows that home sellers prioritize two things when choosing a listing agent: trust, and an understanding of real estate trends. Establish both by including the following things.

1. An introduction

The beginning of your presentation should show your audience your personality, passions, and performance to date. This is an opportunity to make an impression by highlighting your unique skills and how you can help them achieve their goals.

2. A meeting agenda

People appreciate knowing what’s on deck. When you run through what you’re about to cover, then they can hold any questions. They’ll relax, knowing you’ll “get to it” in a moment.

3. Your price range 

Many experts advise you to spend this next portion of the meeting going into further detail about your qualifications and track record. But there will be time for that in a moment. At this point, potential clients are itching for your presentation’s bottom line. Give it to them by proposing your preliminary listing price range.

4. Context to support your valuation

Now is your chance to explain what’s driving your optimism as well as the downward pressures facing their property. Here’s where your initial comparative market analysis (CMA) will shine. Remind your prospective client that your local market CMA may change once you’re given the green light (that is, a contract) to conduct more research.

5. A visual demonstration of your real estate marketing materials

Explain ways your promotion capabilities outperform rival real estate professionals. Show off the real estate marketing tools that you’ll use, like Matterport’s Digital Pro package, which includes a collection of versatile visual assets that will help their properties stand out in a sea of listings, like:

HDR photos that highlight the features of your property

Preview videos that can be hosted across various listing sites

Marketing floor plans to provide context on dimensions 

3D virtual tours that enable prospective buyers to get a photorealistic understanding of the space

Digital twins that provide an immersive virtual experience that stands out from others

As they explore the property, viewing the various perspectives remotely, explain how each view increases the value in home buyers’ minds. 

6. Where and how you’ll promote the property

Emphasize how you are building a strong real estate marketing plan that is tailored to reach a wider audience of prospective buyers through different listing sites, generating more qualified leads than traditional routes. Prove your confidence by informing your potential sale partners that with 3D Tours, properties sell up to 31% faster , and at a higher price.

7. A reason to pick your brokerage

Remember all those details you held back earlier when introducing yourself? By now you’ve managed to mention a variety of specific reasons you’re the best choice, all without pushing. The result is this moment: a ripe opportunity to cement their decision to choose you. Offer data points showing off the most successful home sales you’ve achieved in the last year (think asking-vs-sale price, days-on-market [DOM] figures, etc.). Specify what made those deals challenging and how you overcame hurdles. Include social proof by calling out testimonials from happy clients. 

8. Ways they can help themselves get more value

Describe your role and responsibilities, as well as theirs. Give them both industry-standard and creative real estate marketing ideas to prepare their property for the most fruitful transaction. Promise more to come, should they agree to partner with you.

9. What to expect throughout the home selling process

Tell your prospective sellers what next steps look like with you. Contrast that future against low-touch agents who may not be as communicative or diligent. Give specific – and realistic – dates and milestones they can rely on.

10. A chance to ask questions

You never know what you’ve neglected until someone illuminates part of the deal that isn’t quite clear. Ask your guests what’s on their mind at this point, and whether there’s anything you can clarify.

You may have noticed that your entire message is seller-heavy, focused on ways they’ll benefit and profit. This is intentional. The listing presentation examples that win the most agreements are those that empower and excite the seller, making them the hero of their own sales journey. 

To do that, you’ll need to craft your pitch carefully, one deliberate step at a time. Here’s how.

Build your real estate listing presentation in 7 simple steps

Aim for no more than a dozen slides, a video that’s only a few minutes long, a single physical takeaway (like a tear sheet), and a script.

Quick tip: Your script should let you cover the most important elements in between 30 and 90 minutes. The reason for the wide range is because each deal is different. With experience you’ll learn to read the room before and during the appointment to deliver an ideally-timed presentation. Aim for a timespan long enough to build authority (show you know the deal) without dragging on, wasting valuable time.

Ready to get started?

Before the real estate listing presentation

Step 1: put together your presentation materials.

First, you’ll need to create the pitch’s slide deck, script, and supporting real estate materials like printouts and visual assets. The most efficient way to convey your value as an agent is to show your real estate marketing strategy in action. To do this, you can highlight several visual assets that will help their property stand out amongst other listings like using a combination of digital twins, HDR photos, videos, and 3D walkthroughs to show buyers the full potential of their property. 

Populate your slides and script with relevant, current market data. If you’re using a real estate listing presentation template you’ve created for previous presentations, then double-check that all information is accurate and up-to-date. Has a new sale or listing dethroned your previous example and deserves to be swapped in? Now is the time to make those changes. 

And finally, become an expert on the property and community surrounding it. Be ready to convince the selling party that you can evangelize the nearby restaurants, boutique shopping, entertainment options, museums and other historical markers, trail systems, and even local inside jokes. If this sounds daunting, just spend a few minutes in the town’s Facebook group or NextDoor threads . 

Step 2: Rehearse

Two hundred. 

That’s the number of times Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor practiced her now-famous, top-ten TED Talk . If you want to nail your presentation, then practice matters. To avoid the trap of reading from your script, jot down the most important points using a few bullets instead. Then, practice (yes, aloud ) to discover ways you never knew your mind will wander when you have the floor. Make a mental note of every time you go off script, and decide: was that tangent worth working into the talk, or should I beware to avoid going there again?

“Rehearsing is the single best use of time before a critical presentation,” writes Carmine Gallo for HBR . “More preparation means less panic and more confidence.”

During the real estate listing presentation

Step 3: stick with what you’ve prepared (and pay attention).

You worked hard to brainstorm and sharpen the material in your real estate listing presentation, so lean on that foundation. The same goes for your delivery: it’s okay to slightly vary where your hands and eyes go, as well as your inflections and facial expressions, but remember to occasionally return to what you practiced. 

Read your guests’ cues as you speak. If folks begin shifting uncomfortably, offer a stretch break, or skip to a more exciting part of your presentation, like the digital twin demonstration or a case study.

Also, pay attention to what your audience is saying and doing. Does one of them notice the venue’s floral arrangement? Or wear a polo with a golf brand name on it? Do they mention an upcoming (or just passed) vacation somewhere? Take note so that you can nurture the relationship more authentically in the coming days.

Step 4: Ask for the listing

Many promising partnerships fizzle at this moment because real estate agents aren’t prepared to close in this moment. Here are some lines to try:

I appreciate your time and attention today. Based on what you’ve seen here, are you confident I can do for you what I’ve done before for others?

As you can see, I’d really love to represent you as you sell your home. Would you like to start now by signing the paperwork with me to list?

Do you feel you have enough information now to make a positive decision? Would you sign a listing agreement with me now to get started in the sales process we’ve discussed here?

Step 5: Address objections and hesitations 

Approach any reluctance with empathy. Remember the magnitude of this decision for them. 

You may be surprised to learn that the best answer to most objections is the presentation you just gave. Offer to return to the corresponding part in your presentation to clarify the points they seem unsure about. For example, if timing is a concern, remind them that the sellers of your success stories had the same concerns, but chose to move forward, to their ultimate advantage.

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Step 6: send a creative thank-you .

If you were not able to secure a contract with them during your listing presentation, attach it to an email thanking them for their time. Follow up with a phone call to explain to them how to sign it and return it to you securely and quickly.

Step 7: Automate follow-up email sequences to nurture the relationship 

Plan to keep in touch by sending seasonal greetings, well-wishes, and updates from your own brokerage. Remember to never actively solicit their business if you learn they’ve contracted with another real estate agent.

These three steps are all your next move should your presentation guests not sign at that time. If, on the other hand, they are your newest contracted clients, then it’s crucial you deliver everything you promised. But then, do the same thing as you do for those sellers who “got away”: plan to reach out in an authentic way throughout the coming years so you’re always top-of-mind.

Win more than listings: Enhance your listing presentation and make a lasting impression  

Having just learned all that goes into a stand-out listing presentation, you’re either excited to get started creating – or you’re overwhelmed and intimidated. It all depends on what tools are in your tool kit. 

Quick tip: Matterport empowers you to create a digital twin of listings to show sellers you have what it takes to win more hungry and more qualified leads for their transaction. Read about all of our Solutions to win more listings.

Perhaps equally important to improving your productivity is the message you send with your ability to leverage today’s tools. Potential buyers and sellers want listings with 3D tours and other insightful technologies. Digital tools convey efficiency, confidence, productivity, and even curiosity. It shows you a desire to improve, because tech adopters tend to be the ones constantly asking, “Is there a better way to do this?”

The good news is that as the demand for real-estate listing technology increases, developers are responding, and the tools are improving. Technology like Matterport can help listings stand out dramatically. Visit a few residential virtual tours yourself to discover how immersive, how interactive, and how invaluable they can make a listing compared to static, traditional, two-dimensional counterparts.

Get better at building your listing presentation – so you can do less of it

It’s true that some of your work in the real estate business cannot be reduced or streamlined. But you can reduce the number of listing appointments you attend by elevating the quality of your presentation with the above tactics. When you do, you can win more listings, earn more repeat business, and generate referral work that speaks for itself. The result is fewer “first dates,” where you must convince sellers to move forward with you as their listing agent.

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Real estate listing presentation FAQs

What are the objectives of a listing presentation for real estate.

A listing presentation is a real estate agent’s chance to show a residential property seller why and how they’ll be the best listing agent for an upcoming sale. It includes information like past performance, a preliminary comparative market analysis (CMA), a marketing plan, and a detailed plan for what sellers can expect throughout the transaction.

What is a listing presentation script?

A successful real estate listing presentation script includes the talking points and supporting evidence an agent uses to convince sellers they’re the best choice when selecting a listing agent to represent them in an upcoming sale. Traditionally, realtors used binders and print-outs (and eventually PowerPoint slides and Canva graphics) to convey their messages, but today’s future-forward listing agents are leveraging interactive visuals like digital twins and high-quality 3D tours of homes to stand out.

How to close a listing presentation?

Close a listing presentation by preparing well and listening to sellers’ needs. When listing agents do their due diligence on past (and comparable) transactions, as well as research on the people involved, they’re able to leverage technology more confidently to deliver exactly what sellers need to trust an agent and enter an agreement with them.

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Benefits of a Listing Presentation for Real Estate Agents

There are numerous advantages to developing a robust listing presentation as a real estate agent. 

Foremost, it’s an opportunity to exhibit your knowledge, professionalism, and track record to prospective clients. A well-crafted presentation can bolster your reputation and instill confidence in potential clients that you possess the qualifications to effectively sell their properties.

An outstanding listing presentation can help you distinguish yourself from other agents who may be lurking for the same business. By delivering a concise and persuasive marketing strategy, you can set yourself apart and illustrate why you’re the optimal choice for the task.

The objective of the listing presentation is to secure more property listings. A compelling and carefully constructed presentation can sway potential clients to opt for your services over those of other agents, ultimately resulting in an increase in listings and sales.

Lastly, an effective presentation can aid in cultivating stronger connections with prospective clients. By investing the time to comprehend their requirements and concerns and offering a tailored marketing blueprint, you can convey your dedication to their success and establish trust and rapport that may lead to enduring business associations.

• Establish credibility and professionalism with potential clients.
• Demonstrate your expertise and experience in the real estate industry.
• Stand out from other agents who may be competing for the same business.
• Communicate your unique who may be proposition to potential clients.
• Provide a clear and compelling marketing strategy for selling a home.
• Win more listing and sales.
• Increase your income and commissions.
• Create stronger relationships with potential clients.
• Build trust and rapport with potential clients.
• Provide a roadmap for the selling process, which can help alleviate concerns and anxiety.
• Outline your approach to marketing and advertising the property.
• Provide market data and analysis to help sellers understand the current real estate landscape.
• Demonstrate your attention to detail and professionalism.
• Show your commitment to the success of the client and their property sale.
• Boost your confidence and improve your overall performance as a real estate agent.

How to Create the Best Listing Presentation?

Drawing from my experience as a seasoned real estate agent, I can attest that crafting a successful property sales pitch demands dedication, hard work, and meticulous attention to particulars. Here are some recommendations to assist you in developing the most effective property sales pitch possible:

• Know your audience : Understand who your potential client is and what their needs and goals are. Tailor your presentation accordingly.
• Use visuals : Incorporate high-quality photos, videos, and infographics to showcase your expertise and the property.
• Showcase your track record : Highlight your experience and success as a real estate agent. Share case studies or examples of past properties you’ve sold.
• Be informative : Include a thorough analysis of the local real estate market, current trends, and buyer behavior.
• Explain your marketing strategy : Outline how you will market and advertise the property to potential buyers. Highlight your unique approach and marketing materials.
• Highlight your services : Let potential clients know what sets you apart from other agents. Share your unique value proposition and services.
• Be organized : Use a clear and logical structure for your presentation. Break it down into easy-to-digest sections.
• Practice : Rehearse your presentation to ensure that you’re confident and engaging during the actual meeting.
• Be authentic : Be yourself and let your personality shine through. Potential clients will appreciate your honesty and authenticity.
• Follow up after listing presentation : After the meeting, follow up with potential clients to answer any questions and provide additional information if necessary.

Listing Presentation Tools

Various presentation tools are available to aid real estate agents in crafting polished and convincing property sales pitches, which can ultimately secure the confidence and business of prospective clients. Here are a few examples of such tools, including Trafft, Highnote, Pixlr, Grammarly, and Jasper:

• Trafft – the best online booking system that helps agents streamline their booking process, making it easier to set up and schedule listing presentations with potential clients.
• Highnote – real estate presentation software that allows agents to create multimedia presentations that incorporate video, audio, and images. It’s a great way to showcase your expertise and provide a more engaging and interactive experience for potential clients.
• Pixlr – photo editing software that helps agents enhance and edit photos of a property, making them more attractive and compelling to potential buyers.
• Grammarly – a writing assistant tool , can help agents ensure that their presentation is error-free and grammatically correct, which can add to their professionalism and credibility.
• Jasper – helps agents generate content for their presentations, such as property descriptions, market analyses, and marketing materials. It uses artificial intelligence to create high-quality and relevant content that can save agents time and effort.

Listing Appointment Checklist

To help you ensure that your presentation is comprehensive and effective, we’ve created a listing appointment checklist :

• Ask Thoughtful Questions Before Listing Appointment. You can ask the potential client about their goals and objectives for selling their property. Make sure you understand their needs and expectations. I’ve written an in-depth guide about questions to ask sellers at listing appointment that will be helpful
• Get To Know the Property. Explain how you’ll Include high-quality photos and videos of the property, as well as a detailed description of its features and benefits in the buyer presentation.
• Find Out Everything About the Neighborhood
• Perform Competitive Market Analysis (CMA). Provide a thorough analysis of the local real estate market, current trends, and buyer behavior.
• Learn How to Prepare for a Listing Appointment. Outline how you will market and advertise the property to potential buyers. Highlight your unique approach and marketing materials.
• Mention Relevant Results and Testimonials. Share case studies or examples of past properties you’ve sold. Provide references or testimonials from satisfied clients.
• Go Over and Beyond at Your Listing Appointment. Highlight any additional services you offer, such as staging, virtual tours, or professional photography.
• Follow Up After Listing Appointment. End your listing appointment with a strong closing statement that summarizes the key points and highlights the value you can bring to the potential client. You can do it as a follow-up listing presentation.

Listing Presentation Examples

If you’re looking for inspiration and guidance on how to create a winning listing presentation, there are plenty of great examples available on our website. Check out some of the top real estate listing presentation examples and create a winning one. Just remember to tailor your presentation to your audience and highlight your unique value proposition as a real estate agent. With a little research and creativity, you can create a listing presentation that sets you apart from the competition and wins the trust and business of potential clients.

Listing Presentation Template

If you’re looking for a comprehensive and customizable listing presentation template , look no further! We have prepared an amazing template that includes all the essential sections you need to create a persuasive presentation. Our template includes a cover slide, introduction, market analysis, marketing strategy, property details, pricing strategy, case studies, references, additional services, and a closing statement.

The best part is that you can easily customize and personalize the template to fit your unique style and brand. Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or just starting out, our template can help you create a professional and persuasive listing presentation that wins the trust and business of potential clients. So, what are you waiting for? Check out our listing presentation templates today and take your real estate business to the next level!

What You Need to Know About Luxury Listing Presentations

Luxury listing presentations require a different approach than regular listing presentations. Luxury properties often require a more sophisticated and personalized approach to marketing and advertising. As a result, luxury listing presentations must be tailored to the needs and preferences of high-end clients.

Luxury listings should be presented with high-quality photography, videography, and virtual tours that showcase the property's unique features and amenities. Additionally, luxury listing presentations should include a comprehensive analysis of the local luxury real estate market, including recent sales, current trends, and buyer behavior.

When it comes to luxury listing presentations, attention to detail is key. Every aspect of the presentation should be polished and refined, from the font and layout to the language and tone used. You should emphasize your expertise and experience in the luxury real estate market, as well as your ability to provide personalized and discreet services to high-end clients.

Luxury listing presentations should also include a detailed marketing plan that showcases the property to the right target audience, such as affluent buyers and investors. By taking a personalized and sophisticated approach to luxury listing presentations , you can successfully market and sell high-end properties and build a reputation as a trusted and knowledgeable luxury real estate professional.

How to Follow Up After a Listing Presentation

Following up after a listing presentation is a crucial step in the sales process. Here are 5 tips on how to follow up after a listing presentation:

• Send a thank-you email: After the presentation, send a personalized email thanking the potential client for their time and the opportunity to present your services. Mention a few key points that you discussed during the presentation to reinforce your value proposition.
• Address any concerns or questions: If the potential client had any concerns or questions during the presentation, make sure to address them in your follow-up email. This shows that you listened and care about their needs.
• Provide additional resources: Include any additional resources or information that may be helpful to the potential client. This can be anything from market reports to links to your online portfolio or social media channels.
• Send a follow-up listing presentation: If the potential client seems interested in your services, send a follow-up meeting to encourage further discussion.
• Keep in touch: Even if the potential client decides not to work with you at the moment, keep in touch and send occasional updates on the local real estate market or any new listings that may be of interest to them. This can help build a long-term relationship and may lead to future business.

Real Estate Listing Presentation Software

Highnote is an incredible real estate presentation software that will elevate your listing presentations. With its easy-to-use interface and robust set of features, Highnote can help you create stunning and interactive presentations that capture the attention of potential clients. 

Highnote allows you to easily add images, videos, and interactive widgets to your presentation, making it more engaging and memorable for viewers. Plus, you can easily customize your presentations with your branding and style, ensuring that they reflect your unique value proposition as a real estate agent. With Highnote, you can create a professional and persuasive listing presentation that helps you stand out from the competition.

Ready to elevate your next listing presentation? Try Highnote for free today and see for yourself how it can help you win more business. With a variety of real estate listing presentation templates and design options, you can quickly and easily create a stunning presentation that showcases your expertise and experience in the real estate industry.

The intuitive analytics dashboard is a nice addition that allows you to track how viewers are engaging with your presentations and adjust your strategy accordingly. Don’t wait any longer to take advantage of this amazing real estate presentation software. Try Highnote with this free resource all for free and start creating beautiful and persuasive listing presentations that help you close more deals!

FAQs About Listing Presentations

What is the listing presentation.

A listing presentation is a real estate agent’s opportunity to showcase their services, marketing plan, and expertise to potential home sellers in order to secure the listing agreement to sell the property.

How to present a listing presentation?

Present a listing presentation by clearly outlining your marketing strategy, demonstrating your knowledge of the local market, showcasing your past successes, and addressing the seller’s needs and concerns.

What to do during a listing presentation?

During a listing presentation, focus on building rapport with the sellers, providing a thorough market analysis, explaining your unique selling proposition, and answering any questions they may have.

How to win a listing presentation?

To win a listing presentation, differentiate yourself from the competition by highlighting your unique strengths, providing a compelling marketing plan, offering excellent customer service, and demonstrating your commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for the sellers.

See how Highnote instantly elevates your listing presentations and helps you land more clients.

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What You Need for a Killer Listing Presentation

Chris is a writer, coach, speaker, and technology analyst specializing in marketing, lead generation, transactional best practices, and everything in between. See full bio

• What Is a Listing Presentation?
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• Your Listing Presentation:
• Introduction
• Comparative Advantage
• Marketing Strategy
• Professional Advice
• Overcoming Seller Objections
• The Follow Up

Getting all the way to a listing appointment but not signing a new client is like dropping a birthday cake after the candles have been lit. You’ve put in all the hours to find your prospective client and prepare a real estate listing presentation. You’re ready to celebrate … if you can make it to the table.

If you’ve dropped lots of cake, chances are your listing presentation needs some work. Read on to learn what you need for a killer listing presentation: How to prepare one, what it must include, how to overcome objections, and send effective follow-ups.

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Listing presentations are the first dates of real estate. You dress well, show up on time—don’t bring flowers, it isn’t necessary—but do bring your A-game. This is your chance to show why you are the perfect agent to list and sell a property. You pitch your expertise, they ask questions, you respond professionally, and hopefully, at the end, they sign a listing agreement. 

What Must Be in a Listing Presentation?

We recommend that you include the following: 

• An introduction
• What sets you (and your team or brokerage) apart
• Your market analysis (with comps and recommended pricing)
• A specific marketing strategy for the property
• Tips for prepping a home to sell
• An explanation of your role, responsibilities, and what to expect
• A call to action

Data to Collect for Your Listing Presentation

The first step is to show that you actually care about this listing—that you care about the property and you care about the client. Spend some time becoming an expert on the home, neighborhood, and even the sellers. You want them to feel like you’re a trusted friend with the knowledge and expertise to sell their home. 

Learn About the Property

Demonstrate to the owners that you know everything there is to know about that property and put together a stellar comparative market analysis (CMA). If you’ve never done one, don’t sweat it. We’ve laid out all of the steps for creating a CMA in this handy how-to guide .

Learn About the Seller

Figure out everything you can about the sellers: What’s important to them, what makes them tick, what their real estate goals might be. The more information you have, the greater your advantage when it’s time to convince them that you’re the perfect person to sell their house. For example, if you discover that your sellers are active social media users, make sure your marketing strategy includes a social media component. The better you know your soon-to-be-clients, the better you can serve their needs.

Learn About the Community 

I’ve heard it said that boards of tourism should be made up of real estate agents—we know the best of everything on every block in town. As a listing agent, it’s your job to sell buyers on the benefits of the community. Here’s a list of features every agent should know:

• Top five restaurants in the home’s immediate surrounding area
• The best coffee shops and corner markets
• The best parks and green spaces nearby
• Museums, universities, or recreation facilities
• Anything else that gives a community its unique identity

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Now let’s look at what it takes to put together a killer listing presentation that is going to get that cake on the table with the candles lit.

1. Your Introduction

This is your opportunity to show your experience, your professionalism, and why homeowners should trust you with what is probably one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. 

Make sure you’re calling attention to any awards or accolades you’ve received, how many years of experience you have, your local expertise, and other information that will make you the easy choice. Show the sellers that you’re dedicated, bright, diligent, authentic, and the perfect agent to get that home sold.

💡 Don’t have much experience but still want to nail your introduction? Here is where you can focus on your hunger for success. Don’t have many listings? That just means you can focus on this one. Other, more established agents are busy, whereas you are ready to make this property your one and only priority. 

2. Your Comparative Advantage

Take a minute to show that it’s not only you, but the full power and excellence of your brokerage (and team, if applicable) that can get this house sold. Pull any relevant stats that show how you outperform your market. We also love throwing in some testimonials—they help sellers visualize the kind of success they might experience by engaging you as an agent. 

💡 Remember, when doing comparisons, focus on stats from the local market. Resist the urge to single out a fellow agent or competing brokerage for comparison.

3. Your Comparative Market Analysis

Your CMA is where you demonstrate to the owners that you know everything there is to know about this property. You’re assuring them you can price it well, market it effectively, and ultimately negotiate on their behalf to get a price and terms that are fair.

By the time you’re done with this slide, your clients will know the results of your CMA and your expectations for how the property should perform, assuming it is listed and priced appropriately. Now is a great time to open it up for questions. The homeowners might want to know more about your calculations and may even give some pushback on your pricing—make sure the data backs your numbers. Feel free to use multiple slides here if you want to really dive into each comp and show the adjustments. 

4. Your Marketing Strategy

Throughout your presentation, potential clients are going to be wondering two things: 

• How are you going to get my home sold? 
• How are you going to earn that commission?

Outlining your marketing strategy for this specific property answers both questions. Make it as customized as possible and be sure to include information about taking professional photos, shooting a video, and getting a floorplan if it’s part of your strategy. While you don’t want to bore your audience with too much detail, you do want to show them that you have the expertise to successfully market their home, and that you’ll use every tool available to get the job done. 

If you need some ideas, check out Sean’s Ultimate Real Estate Listing Marketing Plan . 

5. Your Professional Advice

This is a chance to educate the sellers, so don’t be shy about assigning homework. Offer your professional advice on how to prepare their home to get top dollar. This probably means decluttering, depersonalizing, cleaning, and basic repairs. It can also include potential renovations. If appropriate for that particular property, point out that a renovated bathroom or kitchen could see a serious return on investment. This National Association of Realtors (NAR) remodeling impact study is a great resource.

💡 Just to show that you’re the consummate professional and that you’re there to make the seller’s life easier, have a list of remodelers, designers, and contractors that you trust ready. 

6. Your Role

No matter how many real estate transactions your sellers might have gone through, every single one is different. You might even have first-time sellers who need extra guidance. This section of the presentation allows you to explain what will happen once a home is listed, outline your role and duties, and set expectations. 

For example, to head off any future frustrations if you bring them a low offer, you can explain that you are required to present any offer being made on the property. 

This is another opportunity to share your expertise and show your value. Getting through those inspections alone should earn you a commission, amiright?

💡 We like to include a slide that shows a potential schedule for open houses and showings, but it’s not necessary. If it feels like too much, drop it, but it could go a long way in helping the sellers picture you as the open house host.

7. Your Ask

As you end your presentation, give your audience another chance to ask questions. Listen carefully and answer thoughtfully. 

Now, ask for the listing . 

Left to their own devices, sellers might waffle back and forth for days (or longer) about a decision to list their property with a particular agent—or whether they should even list at all. This is frustrating for all parties involved, so ask your seller specifically for a yes or a no.

If this doesn’t come easily to you, here are some of our favorite ways to close a presentation: 

💥 I’d be honored to represent you in the sale of your home. Are you ready to get this process started by signing the listing paperwork today?

💥 After everything we’ve gone over today, are you confident that I am the best fit to sell your home quickly and for the best price?

💥 Thanks again for taking the time to allow me to talk to you tonight. I am ready to go to work if you’ll have me.

💥 I think the best strategy would be to get the paperwork out of the way tonight so we can get your house up on the MLS by Friday. I would love to go over the listing agreement with you so we can make that happen.

💥 Since you seemed to like the idea of virtual staging so much, I would love to have my photographer come by this weekend to take some pictures that we can virtually stage for you.

💥 I am 100% sure that the marketing strategy I laid out for you will sell your home quickly and for the most money. If you agree, can we take the next step and go over the listing agreement?

💥 Have we gone over enough information today so that signing the listing agreement would be the next step?

If they say yes, 🎉 Congratulations!!! 🎉

If they say no, ♥️ take heart ♥️, we have your next steps. 

In the event that your seller didn’t immediately stand up and applaud your perfect plan to sell their home, begging to sign on the dotted line, you might have to overcome a few objections.

Here are some of the most common ones—and how to respond to them:

‘We’re still not sure if this is the right time to sell.’

Sellers who are constantly waiting for the market to improve are going to wait forever, because the market is always going to change. A great way to handle this objection is to go back to your presentation and remind your prospects that trying to time the market is a fool’s errand. The best thing a seller can do is take advantage of the conditions that are in their favor right now.

‘ We’re going to interview some more agents before we make a decision.’

If your seller is considering other agents, the best thing to do is be supportive and proactive. 

Try saying something like this:

There are lots of qualified professionals in our area and I’m sure you’ll have some good conversations. I’m confident that I’ve got the best plan to sell your home for the most money and in the shortest amount of time, but if there is something you like from another Realtor, I’d love a chance to speak about it and see how we could incorporate it into our strategy.

‘We were expecting to get more money for our home.’

In our age of instant home valuations and Zestimates, there are lots of conjectures floating around online about what a property is worth, often to the detriment of real estate agents who are conducting listing appointments.

If your seller thinks their house is worth more than the CMA you prepared for them, offer to incorporate their price into your strategy, just to see how the market reacts. But do so with a caveat: If the home doesn’t receive the attention it deserves (which we know it probably won’t) because it’s priced incorrectly, agree on a plan to drop the price to where it belongs.

10 Real Estate Objections + How to Overcome Them

Master the follow-up .

Regardless of whether the sellers need some time to think about it or gave you a thanks-but-no-thanks, here are some basic follow-up steps you should take to increase your odds of converting them down the road.

Always Say Thank You

Not only is this good manners, it’s good business. A thank you ensures that the sellers know how much you value their time and it provides an easy point of follow-up contact. A “thank you” can also be easily extended to include a “Are you sure there’s nothing else I can do for you?” A text message is a great way to keep the conversation going—a phone call is even better.

Get Them on an Email Drip

After a thank you, the next thing you should do is get the homeowners on an email drip. Email marketing has continued to show itself as one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to reach your sphere. 

If you don’t end up winning the listing, keep an eye out to see if the home gets listed with another agent. If so, keep your communication friendly and remember that the National Association of Realtors’ Code of Ethics prohibits actively soliciting business from individuals known to be contracted with other real estate agents.

But if the property remains off-market, chances are you’ve got a seller with cold feet. These are the perfect soon-to-be-clients to put on an aggressive email drip about the state of the market. Give them stats that are relevant to their neighborhood and create opportunities for more conversations with every email. If you’re not sure where to start, we have a library of email templates you can use in your campaign .  

Bringing It All Together

The listing presentation is a critical component to building your business. Bring everything from your A-game to your CMA and you’ll be on your way to crushing the presentation and landing clients. Don’t forget that you are the heart of your presentation. Have confidence in your abilities!

Do you have experience with a listing presentation gone right—or wrong? We want to hear from you in the comments!

Chris is a writer, coach, speaker, and technology analyst specializing in marketing, lead generation, transactional best practices, and everything in between.

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15 Advanced Real Estate Listing Presentation Insights for Agents

Creating stellar real estate listing presentations is how most seller’s agents convert more leads and, in turn, build their business.

The best real estate listing presentations offer:

• Data regarding the local market and comparable sales
• Insights into how you plan to market a prospect’s home
• Social proof that proves you’re a top-notch seller’s agent.

And that’s just to start with. There are several other elements you need to make your pitch truly effective.

Use the 15 sales tips below to boost your lead-to-client conversion numbers and convince leads you’re the premier agent for the job. Plus as a bonus we provide answers to listing presentation questions.

Focus on your lead’s situation and needs first.

After adding in the core info associated with your business, turn your attention to your seller lead.

You need to know all about their situation, including their selling timeline, in order to create a real estate listing presentation that truly resonates. In our Marketing Genius podcast episode “The Road To $20 Million,” Seattle agent Melissa Boucher says that these insights can even come down to how the seller is feeling; are they sad to see the property go? Are they making a tough decision?

Before your in-person pitch, research their residence:

• Square footage
• Room totals
• Total acreage

And discover its history:

• When it was built
• How many times it’s changed owners
• Renovations and updates that have occurred

Then, consider all the notes you have on your seller’s preferences and needs.

For instance, a lead could note they’re only willing to sell the home as-is and not make any repairs a potential buyer may request.

In this situation, you can make a note in your listing presentation that you will incorporate this information into your real estate marketing plan for the home.

Analyze all info leads provide you before your pitch.

If you’re like most modern agents, you capture real estate leads in a variety of ways, both online and offline. Not all leads are created equal, but there’s an easy way to spot a good one.

The key trait that signifies a high-quality lead is how much info they provide you.

Those who solely offer first, last name and email address can be good leads, but it’s the prospects who offer more details regarding their unique housing situations who are a cut above the rest.

Most often, home seller leads will share extra information when they are submitting a lead capture form on your site (e.g. through a home valuation page or custom lead capture page ).

For example, some leads may detail when they intend to list their home, their preferred price point, and an overview of what their home’s star attributes.

All of this info needs to end up in the lead profile section of your contacts database so you can comb over it whenever you need — like, for instance, right before pitching them in person.

Incorporate data from the local housing market.

Whether it’s from your area’s REALTORS® Association, local government, or a housing-related organization nearby, you should include important figures in your listing presentation. This can include home sales, price, and value figures for your market – basically, any information that a seller could use to make more informed decisions.

For example, knowing the sales totals for homes in the same development or neighborhood as a seller lead’s property can help them settle on an initial list price.

You can never get too granular with data for your deck. Just remember not to bore your prospects to death with math.

Share data that directly applies to their home selling situation so they understand what to expect prior to listing.

Detail comparable home sales from the past year.

Part of your local housing market data research should focus on comparable home sales from the past.

Find a half-dozen or so homes that sold in your potential client’s town (or region, if it’s a small town with few sales). Try your best to find comparable sales that occurred in the past year, because housing market conditions change often.

Make sure these properties are as similar to your lead’s listing as possible to provide a solid comparison.

Characteristics to take into account include:

• Size (total number of rooms and square footage),
• Notable features (in-ground pool, gazebo, high ceilings)
• Price point (both initial asking and eventual final sales price)

Lastly, tell your seller a story. How long did it take for them to sell? Did they receive above or below asking price?

Add quotes from satisfied clients to your deck.

Customer satisfaction should be the focal point of any real estate listing presentation deck.

Social proof helps agents generate leads , for sure. But it’s also a premier lead nurturing tool.

If you already took photos and footage of your past customers right after closing so you could share their praise on your website, you can simply repurpose that content for your listing presentation.

Select the best quotes from your most satisfied clientele, and sellers who share the most similarities with the lead you’re pitching.

Once a seller sees that you’ve successfully represented someone just like them, they’ll feel much more at ease in agreeing to let you represent their listing.

Paint a picture regarding your marketing approach.

The primary focus for your real estate listing presentation needs to be how you’ll market a lead’s home.

Sure, you want to prove you’re a stellar agent who has a history of closing amazing deals for clients.

But that sales-oriented angle needs to be secondary to making your potential client feel special. Fortunately, you can achieve this by presenting a marketing strategy that is unique to their property.

You no doubt have a real estate listing marketing playbook . However, that doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t modify that approach slightly for each new client you earn.

Every home seller wants to feel as if you’ll do anything and everything to get them a fantastic deal that puts lots of money in their pockets.

So, use the first half of your listing presentation to tell them how you plan to deliver on that promise.

Figure out how you’ll relay your value proposition.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, most sellers hire real estate agents referred to them (two-thirds, to be precise).

While you could get good word-of-mouth to entice seller leads to select your firm, you still need to show why their friends, family, and coworkers chose to work with you in the first place.

Some of the best ways you can differentiate yourself from the competition are to:

• Build a strong web presence, starting with a responsive website
• Be detailed regarding your marketing process, from start to finish
• Share photos and videos of your most satisfied clients with leads

A real estate listing presentation is a great opportunity to communicate what makes your business unique and distinct from other agencies.

Are you particularly good at negotiation? Communication? Staying organized? Knowing a neighborhood inside and out? Providing white glove service?

Whatever your specialty is, make sure it shines through in your deck.

Prepare for some objections and lots of questions.

It’s inevitable: Your seller leads are going to have a fair number of questions during your real estate listing presentations .

It’s only natural: They’re still getting to know you and can’t leave any stone unturned when vetting your business.

The good news? Every question is a chance for you to prove your expertise and build trust. You just need to have great answers prepared ahead of time.

Some of the most common seller lead questions pertain to:

• How you view your agency in comparison with others
• Your qualifications, certifications, and designations
• Providing proof you’re trustworthy and easy to work with
• Sharing specific details about your past transactions

Of course, there are also going to be questions you can’t anticipate.

While you want to be as forthcoming and honest as possible, don’t feel obligated to provide in-depth answers on the spot if you’re not sure.

If you think you’d be better served writing a comprehensive email to leads post-presentation to answer their questions, let them know you’ll get back to them with a reply later that day.

Practice your sales pitch over and over again.

We’re not going to tell you “practice makes perfect” (although, I suppose we just kind of did).

But it really is best to nail down every aspect of your listing presentation speech so it’s well-timed, compelling, and inspiring.

Here’s a great checklist California-based REALTOR Kathy Smiley posted on ActiveRain that can help you practice your pitch.

This list covers all of the essential listing presentation tasks you need to carry out in order to get your points across in a timely and efficient manner.

If you feel more comfortable “winging it” than preparing for hours beforehand, just be sure you have at least a handful of talking points memorized so you don’t forget to mention important items to your prospects.

Dress like you’ve already made the sale.

As a general rule, dressing for real estate success means wearing something that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and professional.

But there are some guidelines to keep in mind:

• Business casual will never go out of style, meaning suits and pantsuits are always going to help you put your best foot forward during listing presentations and other on-the-job situations.
• Your style will likely be influenced by your particular market. Agents in cold- and hot-weather markets, for instance, will certainly want to dress accordingly based on their area climates.
• You can also take style cues from the home seller you’re doing business with. Melissa Boucher’s advice? “You can’t come in dressed to the nines if you know that person’s understated. Know your audience, know yourself, and find that happy medium.”

When selecting an outfit for your real estate listing presentation, just be sure that the answer to “Will my lead consider me a serious, dedicated, and successful real estate agent ?” is yes.

Allow time for questions during your presentation.

Everyone has one of those friends who loves to dominate the conversation. But you can’t afford to be that person during your listing presentation.

Real estate, after all, is a people business. This means you have to be a first-rate listener to comprehend your prospective client’s wants and needs. From there, you can develop a plan of action to win them over.

This is just one of several listing presentation mistakes you could make. Be sure to comb over our list of other errors to avoid as well.

Have good posture and body language throughout.

As real estate trainer Dirk Zeller notes in a piece for Chicago Agent Magazine, confident body language is an essential piece of your listing presentations .

• “Where have you experienced victories? Tap into those past experiences as you pump up your confidence in preparation for prospect presentations. If you lack confidence, determine what you need to do to increase the level of belief in yourself and your ability to achieve success.”

You’re not always going to feel confident and assertive and on top of the world. No one does.

But if you recall how you’ve converted leads into clients in the past and what you felt during those sales pitches, you can use that memory to keep winning over new business.

Think about the ways you can physically communicate self-assurance, poise, and certainty (e.g. use of hand movement, or maintaining eye contact with the seller), and use that body language to your advantage.

It’s also helpful to think about what poor body language can do to your pitch (hint: derail it entirely).

Finish your pitch, even if you think it’s not working.

You may be able to tell from a prospect’s body language or verbal cues that they aren’t responding to your presentation the way you’d hoped.

Regardless, conclude your presentation as if you were pitching a “hot” lead you can tell is going to sign on with you.

You never know: Someone who seemingly isn’t intrigued by what you’re throwing out there may actually just be quiet and unresponsive in general and actually interested.

Don’t be a “yes” agent just to win new business.

Every business has a “yes” person. They want to work their way up the ladder and/or close more deals by being as agreeable as possible.

This tact may work for some professionals in some organizations … but chances are, this is not going to lead to a converted seller client.

Just because you really want someone’s business doesn’t mean it’s worth nodding in approval to every request they make or mandate they lay out.

Doing so could lead to some (or many) unfulfilled promises during the sales process and, in turn, cause your clients to question your methods or even fire you.

Be open and upfront with your clients regarding what they can expect from you throughout the entire home selling process.

[Bonus] How to Ace Real Estate Listing Presentation Questions

Prepare thoroughly for your real estate listing presentations and you’ll set yourself up for success.

No matter how much you script the conversation for your listing presentations, though, they won’t always go exactly to plan. Sellers will have questions for you regarding everything from your experience as a real estate agent to what sets you apart from the competition.

The following questions are the most common ones to expect during and after your sales pitch, along with the optimal answer for each. Check them out so you’ll be ready to ace your listing presentations and win customers.

Q) “What are your credentials? What makes you the right person to sell my home?”

Off the bat, sellers will want to know if your qualifications meet their standards for representation. So, present all certifications and designations you have as a real estate agent. Realtors who’ve earned accreditations through the National Association of REALTORS ® should make that known. Sellers may not be familiar with each official title, but your position establishes you as dedicated and knowledgeable.

Regarding your sales history, reveal how many homes you’ve sold in previous months and years, the average sales price of each property type, and other statistical data that sellers will find impressive. Though past sales aren’t always necessarily indicative of future sales, a thorough explanation of your sales history and big “wins” as an agent can help your standing with leads.

Additionally, let sellers know during your listing presentation if you work part-time or full-time as a real estate agent. Being a full-time agent often carries more weight with prospective clients, as you show complete dedication to the job and don’t have any other responsibilities that can take away from helping sellers market their properties.

If you work part-time, spin the positives of your situation. For instance, share tidbits about your work ethic. Even get former employers to provide testimonials regarding your work to show prospective clients you’re serious about meeting your commitments.

Moreover, if real estate isn’t the only job you have, then explain that even though you’re only working part-time, you can still focus all of your attention on client needs. In either case, explain how you stay in touch with clients and your standards for timely responses to communications.

Q) “How are you better than other local agents? What makes you different?”

First off, don’t use the word “better” during real estate listing presentations. In fact, don’t compare yourself to other agents at all. Saying you’re a step above the competition can come off as arrogant. While you should be confident in your own work as an agent, it’s not worth positioning yourself as above other real estate pros by disparaging them to prop yourself up.

The best way to highlight your abilities as an agent is simply explaining why you’re passionate about real estate. Listing presentations that show your enthusiasm for the day-to-day work that comes along with being an agent instill faith in sellers. Share some background info on how you got started in the industry, how you delight your clients , and items on your track record that reflect your go-getter attitude.

Some characteristics of your work and personality to share with leads should include your:

• Ability to build relationships and relate to others: Knowing you can make good impressions on buyers will impress sellers, so be as amiable and engaging during your listing presentation as possible to show your personality.
• Savviness with the latest real estate technology: It’s the 21st century. Knowing what apps, tools, gadgets, and tech resources to use in your real estate marketing gives you a leg up on agents stuck in the 20th century.
• Enjoyment in helping people sell and find homes: You got into real estate to help people, right? Then share the satisfaction you get in helping buyers and sellers close deals and achieve their goals.

Q) “What experience do you have with my local market? Have you sold homes here before?”

When mentioning past clientele, segue into your history of selling in your local real estate market. The more established you are as an agent in your community, the more trust you earn from leads. Outline specific, memorable deals you closed — perhaps a home that’s similar in style, age, or price as the residence of those you’re pitching to.

Then, demonstrate the knowledge you have about the local market, like its history, the quality of its school system and economy, and any favorite spots you have nearby (restaurants, retail, movie theaters, parks, etc.). This shows you are an expert about the area and, in turn, know how to pitch local properties to buyers.

The best listing presentation is the one where you show you know the most about a specific real estate market, so no fact or note is too small to share with leads. A great way to ensure you convey your knowledge about the market is to create listing presentations using graphic creation tools . With these resources, you can visually represent local market data, like average closing prices of homes for sale, to persuade sellers about your abilities.

Q) “What do you think of my home? How would you change it to help sell it better?”

This question requires arguably the most spontaneous answer, given that up until your listing presentation, you likely haven’t had the chance to examine the property thoroughly. So, use this as an opportunity to get the grand tour of their residence and property. Take note of specific features you want to highlight and how the seller can make their home more desirable to buyers.

There’s a flipside to that coin, though: Be careful not to insult sellers when pointing out areas of their home that need cleaning, adjusting, or improving. Providing constructive criticism is one thing — telling sellers they need to change most things in their home to help it sell better can lead to a quick exit from your listing presentation.

You won’t be able to provide all of your detailed thoughts on sellers’ homes on the spot, so let them know you’d love to give them a more thorough analysis via email after the presentation is over. This allows you to nurture the lead after pitching them and stay top-of-mind with them during their agent selection process.

Q) “What do you think is an ideal list price for my home? I think it’s $_____.”

Before jumping in with your recommendation, let sellers know what comparable homes in their area have sold for in the past year, along with where the local real estate market is headed in terms of demand and supply. Sellers aren’t always cognizant of the factors that go into crafting the right list price, so explaining these to your leads can help them better understand your suggested price.

Some sellers have unrealistic prices in mind and they’re unwilling to budge. This could be a sign the leads aren’t worth representing, so watch out for any red-flag statements, like “I’m not willing to go under $_____” or “My home is definitely worth $_____.” Conversely, those who are willing to adjust their price if needed and negotiate with buyers will be more rewarding as customers. Representing flexible sellers instead of inflexible ones means a better chance of a quick and fair commission (as well as fewer headaches).

Q) “What sales and marketing strategies do you employ for clients’ homes?”

Now it’s time to really get down to business and put your agent hat on. Getting into the nitty-gritty of your business methods — like where you promote listings and how you attract potential buyers — is what really displays your prowess as an agent. Specifically, explain the core real estate marketing and sales tactics you use, including how you:

• Conduct showings and open houses: We don’t just mean when you schedule showings and open houses, but how you work with walk-ins and buyer leads. Share how you sell specific features of a home (the lifestyle, the comfort, the utility, etc.) to show you’re an adept salesperson.
• Market clients’ homes for sale online:  Divulge how you make clients’ listings appear attractive online, like taking aesthetically appealing photos, creating cutting-edge tour videos, and developing rich, detailed copy about listings .
• Leverage connections for buyer leads: Regarding offline marketing strategies, also relay how you use other agents, friends, family members, previous clients, and other connections to seek out potential buyers.

All of this information should be shared in a timeline format to give sellers a sense of how the process will go — from the moment you sign your agreement to closing.

Q) “How do you communicate with clients regarding offers, showings, and other key info?”

Constant communication with sellers (without annoying or overwhelming them) is essential — as is explaining to seller leads how you will keep them in the loop during the sales process. During a listing presentation, real estate agents can sometimes gloss over this important aspect, so be sure to detail a clear-cut communication plan with prospective clients. Ask how they prefer to be contacted to discuss sales progress and how to relay bids on their property.

Some sellers will be very particular about what times work for them. Given that last-minute showing requests tend to pop up, also ask sellers when it would be okay to enter to give tours. Remember their personal space is important, so be respectful, but be sure you’ll have the access you need.

Q) “What’s your workload like? Would I be your only client or are you working with other clients?”

Having said that, many people are understanding of a real estate agent’s need to take on multiple sellers. In fact, many probably prefer to see their agent busy, since it’s indicative of a quality business. So, the more clients you take on, the better it can look in the eyes of prospects.

Q) “What are the typical terms of your listing agreements with other clients?”

If you start talking contracts, then you’re doing well in your listing presentation. However, you can ruin the mood quickly by providing a laundry list of contract terms you request of sellers. Instead, tell sellers you simply want to make them comfortable with any listing agreement they sign with you. Explain to them the core items generally included in statements, like duties you’ll perform as their agent, and ask them for their thoughts on terms they’d like to include.

From there, create an agreement based on both your preferences and those of sellers, send it to them after the listing presentation, and let them know you’ll be waiting to hear from them regarding a final answer (hopefully with good news).

Q) “If I hire you to sell my home, will you represent just my interests or the buyer’s too?”

Dual agency is something countless home sellers are fuzzy on, but many are wising up to the practice. If you can and do practice dual agency, be 110% upfront with your leads about it. Gauge their comfort level with knowing you may end up representing both them and buyer to see if they’re okay with it. As pointed out by recent Redfin research, sellers tend to lose financially in dual agency deals , so tread carefully. The last thing you want to do is favor one party at the expense of the other.

Of course, if you solely represent the sellers, you’ve got nothing to explain — except that you’re devoted to helping them sell their home for the best price and fast. You could even point out why this may be more favorable than representation by those who act as dual agents, given you have only their interests at heart.

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9 Critical Components Every Real Estate Listing Presentations Needs in 2024

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March 26, 2024

You’ve generated leads, networked with potential sellers, and found a prospective client. You must position yourself as the ideal agent to represent your prospective client’s home, and to do that, you’ll need to present a real estate listing.

A real estate listing presentation is a powerful business tool that demonstrates your expertise, impresses sellers, and increases your close rates. We understand the impact a powerful presentation can have on your business––so much so that we’ve built a tool into our platform to help you craft your own standout presentation.

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The 9 components of a winning real estate listing presentation

Our experts have compiled a list of everything you need to create a stellar real estate listing presentation. Following this guide can create lasting impressions that will turn prospective sellers into clients.

1. A Self-introduction

This section is vital––you want to establish your expertise and experience, build familiarity with your client, and then bring the focus back to them. Explain how your experience serves your client, clearly lay out what you and your brokerage can do for them, and seek common ground that builds trust and rapport.

Your listing presentation introduction should be statements of value––no fluff. Start by sharing your relevant experience, which includes how many years you’ve worked as a listing agent, the number of homes sold, and a brief anecdote about your success selling a similar home.

Then, move on to explain what your brokerage can offer these sellers. 

This is your opportunity to give an overview of the unique selling proposition you, your team, or your brokerage can provide. Sellers will be interested in knowing your brokerage’s level of success in the market, its reputation, the network of professionals that support and streamline your work, and specific metrics or standards that set your brokerage apart. 

This process can be overwhelming for clients, but your expertise and composure during the listing presentation will put them at ease.

2. Local housing market data

Sellers are frequently under-informed or overly optimistic about the current real estate market conditions. This is your opportunity to set expectations by preemptively correcting assumptions about the market in your area. Providing realistic generalizations at this stage can help temper disagreement or disappointment when you get to the pricing strategy. If the market is rocky, you can demonstrate confidence in expertly navigating through the current turbulence.

Your market overview should include data on local inventory, listing and selling prices for relevant comps, average days on market, and typical home improvements. Remember that while you see these numbers daily, home sellers don’t—everything you share with them should be clear and relevant to their situation. 

3. An explanation of the home selling process

Outlining the process sets expectations and showcases your value. Be flexible during this part of your real estate listing presentation. Some sellers may need more hand-holding and detailed answers, while a veteran home seller won’t need a detailed explanation of each process step.

Explain these process stages:

• Pre-Sale Activities : This includes filling out paperwork like the Seller’s Disclosure, arranging a home inspection, having marketing photographs taken, making repairs, and arriving at an agreed-upon price before the home goes on the market.
• Marketing : During this stage, you’ll create the listing and add all the details, prepare digital marketing content, stage the home, and get everything lined up for the day it goes on the market.
• Active Listing Period: Open houses, agent showings, and hopefully receive some offers.
• Accepting Offers : Walk your client through different strategies for this stage, such as accepting an offer they like or arranging for “best and final”—the day when all offers are due. Explain how you’ll present every offer and assure them that you’ll help them understand the pros and cons of each.
• Closing period : Sellers might not know what happens after an offer is accepted. Explain the option period, which has the potential for renegotiations, what happens in a month or so between accepting an offer and closing the deal, and options for leasebacks.

Be sure to include printed materials so the sellers can engage with your presentation and not worry about memorizing everything.

4. An explanation of the pre-listing work needed to be successful

If you haven’t seen the property yet, ask your seller questions to understand its condition. Is it move-in ready? Are there repairs or updates that will significantly alter the potential selling price?

Emphasize the value of having a home that looks beautiful and is in excellent condition. Explain depersonalization—it’s not a matter of the seller’s taste but rather about creating a generically stylish interior that any buyer can imagine making their own. Even if the seller isn’t willing to make repairs or renovations, professional cleaning and decluttering will positively affect buyers’ perceptions. 

5. A detailed pricing strategy

Ask the sellers about their priorities with the sale. Some must sell quickly, while others can wait for the highest possible number. Ask if they’re looking for a lease back or if there are any other strategic elements affecting their asking price. These factors will influence the total offer strategy.

Be ready with your comparative market analysis (CMA), which supports your pricing strategy through comps and relevant data. Sellers can be emotionally attached to their home; sometimes, sentimental value and a market price don’t match. Emphasize the importance of starting with an accurate listing price. If priced too high, a home can languish without offers.

6. The highlights of your marketing strategy

This is the point in the real estate listing presentation where you explain your planned marketing efforts and are clear about who is responsible for the costs. Some listing agents pay for photography and staging, while others have the sellers cover these expenses. 

Make sure to discuss the benefits and steps of these four basic marketing strategies:

Direct marketing

• Hosting open houses
• Listing the home on MLS and real estate sites
• Sending out mailers

Home staging

Discuss the particulars of staging, including your network of staging professionals and price ranges.

Photography and videography

Most listings, especially luxury properties, have professional photography and virtual tours . Speak confidently about your network of professional photographers and show samples from listings you’ve made in the past.

Social media posts

Discuss your social media strategy for home sales, including what platforms you use , posts specific to the listing , how you plan to promote open houses, and how this strategy has succeeded in past home sales.

Advertising

Present your plan for where the property will be listed. Add in any promising statistics or metrics to details.

• Your local MLS: This is a great way to differentiate yourself from home sellers who may be considering an FSBO. Only licensed agents have access to the MLS.
• Website and landing page: If you create property websites and landing pages for your properties, provide examples and discuss the benefits.
• Internet platforms such as Zillow and Realtor.com
• Social media: Find out how your sellers feel about social media and give them the option of whether or not you use it.

7. Expectations for showings and open houses

Take this opportunity in the listing presentation to explain how you will manage and host showings and open houses. Clients may feel uneasy thinking of strangers walking through their home. Assure them that you or a team member will always be present during an open house and that any private showings will always be conducted by a licensed agent.

8. Your offer and negotiation strategy

Give an overview of how the offer and negotiation process works. Assure sellers that you will present every offer that comes in, and you’ll walk through the particulars. Provide examples of different offer details they may see and the most common areas for negotiation beyond the offer price. Reassure the clients that you will always act in their best interests, an obligation of being a fiduciary.

9. Final questions and “The Ask”

At this point, the meeting is coming to a close. Answer any remaining questions and discuss what needs to happen before you can start with the pre-sale activities. And then—ask for their business. Politely assure the sellers that you have the skills and expertise needed to sell their home, and that you would love the opportunity. 

If they are ready to sign, complete the paperwork and finalize your pricing strategy. If they want more time to think things over, give them a deadline by which you will call them––and definitely call them on that date. 

Additional real estate listing presentation tips

Here are a few more things to keep in mind as you craft the strongest possible listing presentation:

Focus on the client’s needs

Every piece of information should be designed to serve the client’s needs and provide clear value. Cut away anything extraneous. Selling a home is a stressful process. Even though you’re used to the process, always be mindful of your client’s perspective and be ready to respond with empathy to their nerves and uncertainty.

Practice often

Nailing a listing presentation takes practice. To polish your performance, practice in front of team members or family. As you gain experience, you’ll be able to anticipate questions and concerns. Even when you’re comfortable with your skills, be sure to reevaluate your listing presentations occasionally.

Be authentic

Above all else, be authentic. Your clients need to feel like they can trust you. Always be transparent and honest.

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Set a Strong Foundation

1 build an online presence.

Use your website, blog, or social media channels to publish articles that demonstrate your core competencies. Do you specialize in upscale properties? Do your staged homes sell 30 percent faster and closer to list price than market averages? Your articles could also include seasonal tips for home maintenance, tips to prepare your home for sale, or market data for buyers. Share the content on your Facebook page.

2 Monitor your online appearance

What is showing up when someone searches your name? One of the easiest and most effective ways to monitor your reputation comes from Google Alerts, a free Google service that allows you to enter a search term (i.e. your name, company, etc.) and then receive email alerts as the system finds matches.

3 Practice your presentation

“Can you cut your commission rate?” and “I was going to try and sell it myself” are common objections heard by Realtors®. To prepare, ask a colleague to role play with you, maybe even serve your pitch at a sales meeting.

Supplement your standard listing presentation materials

A listing presentation isn’t complete without your bio, testimonials, marketing strategies and more. If these documents are in PDF format, quickly upload them to your RPR account and then easily include them in your RPR reports. Here are a few things you might want to include:

4 Bio “Your Story”

Tell your story in 75 words or less, just enough to cover the highlights of why someone would want to work with you. Are you a lifelong community member? Do you do volunteer work? How long have you been a Realtor and are you a Top Producer?

5 Social Proof

Do your clients love you? Get proof! Take the time to collect testimonials from your past clients in print or video format. Also, collect any news clips that back up your professionalism or credibility.

6 Personal Statistics

Your success record is worth sharing. Sellers want to know you’ve done this before and for similar homes. Consider creating a map that highlights your past sales activity. Do your staged homes sell 30 percent faster and closer to list price than market averages? Let your prospects know with a simple chart.

7 Service Levels

Differentiate yourself from other agents in the market by showing how your service levels will exceed seller expectations. Do you have an assistant or are you part of a team? What kind of communication can the seller expect, both in scheduling showings, and follow-up and feedback from the showing agent? How often will they receive market updates? (See the section below on Using Creative Delivery Systems.)

8 Marketing Plan

There’s a lot of competitive marketing in the real estate industry. How will you go above and beyond to capture the attention of home buyers? Your plan should include strengths offered through your MLS, website, advertising strategy, staging resources, special virtual tour/video marketing, photographers, local Broker tours, etc. Be creative.

9 Take a photo of the property

Make the extra effort to drive by and snap a photo of the property, then upload it to the cover of your RPR report . It will demonstrate your commitment to individual attention and give you an opportunity to check out the condition of the property. That insight will be helpful when you refine the value of the property using RPR.

The Phone Call

10 ask questions.

Every question you ask, big or small, demonstrates interest in the homeowner’s personal well being. And what’s more personal than selling the biggest investment of your lifetime? Find out what makes your client click.

• Why are they moving and when?
• Are they relying on the sale proceeds to fund a retirement?
• Does the house need too much work and they want something maintenance free?
• Are they downsizing in preparation for retirement?
• What did they love and “not love” about the house? The neighborhood?

No other CMA tool will do…

11 do your research.

Did you know that Realtors® have the power to analyze and manage a platform of unparalleled data to the extent that no other search mechanism offers? In fact, no other real estate data sharing website offers side-by-side, listing vs. public record comparisons like RPR. Here you’ll find current and historical property information, the home’s basic facts, photos, maps, mortgage records, tax info, the Refined Value Tool, comp analysis tool, and more.

12 Automated Values

No matter what, consumers are going online to look at the value of their homes. Yet, we know that not all of these sources are reliable. Use this as an opportunity to include the exclusive RPR Realtors Valuation Model® (RVM®) in your pricing discussions. Your clients will be impressed by its level of accuracy.

13 Create a CMA

Not all CMAs are cut from the same cloth. RPR’s CMA wizard walks you through five simple steps to generate a Comparative Market Analysis unlike any other offered in today’s real estate industry. You’ll confirm the home’s facts, search for and adjust the comps, land on your own list price by refining the property’s value, and then generate an RPR Seller’s Report. All in one place and with the highest level of accuracy afforded to today’s Realtor.

14  Refine Value

Every homeowner wants to know the return on investment for their home improvements. Here, savvy agents will tap into RPR’s Refine Value Tool . With up to 30 predefined home improvements to choose from, the tool accurately calculates the depreciated value of home improvements. The tool also enables users to refine a home’s value by confirming/adjusting basic facts about the property, as well as other factors such as an assessment of local market conditions, the interior and exterior of the home’s condition, lot size, view, privacy, and more.

15 Market Stats

Our mindsets move far beyond our own particular home. Both buyers and sellers want to know everything about the neighborhood, local economy, quality of life, and economy. All of that and more are a few quick clicks away at RPR.

No other CMA tool will do …

16 rpr reports.

Don’t let your lead get away without sending the seller something before your actual listing presentation. Use what you’ve garnered from RPR to create and send RPR’s Market Activity and/or Property Report. Be sure to let the sellers know that you have the power to refine the value of their home (using RPR) once you’ve had a chance to tour the property and see their upgrades first hand.

17 Use Creative Delivery Systems

Oftentimes, the opportunity to meet prospects or clients face to face is hampered by distance, personal schedules, or even preference. Yet, you know that nothing conveys professionalism and expertise more than personal interaction. There must be a way to virtually, if not literally, meet your clients “where they are. ”

BombBomb , a video marketing platform, helps REALTORS® prove their “client first” commitment by offering intuitive, low-cost digital communications solutions. With BombBomb, you can create a personalized video message and email it to clients within minutes. And because the app is integrated with RPR, REALTORS® can seamlessly include an RPR report. Then by way of real-time alerts, see when your client has interacted with the email. These live notifications are key in determining the best time to follow up.

18  Create Your RPR Seller’s Report

Pull your analysis all together into a customized RPR Seller’s Report , complete with an updated photo of the property, as well as your photo and contact information. Inside, the Seller’s Report highlights details of the subject property, your comp analysis with side-by-side property comparisons, local market trends, a pricing strategy, and a worksheet for estimated seller proceeds. RPR’s Seller’s Report can also be displayed and/or emailed from your laptop, phone, or tablet.

19  Identify the Seller’s Motivation

While with the homeowners, be sure to listen closely to what the sellers are saying. Selling a home is a deeply emotional experience for most and they want a Realtor who understands how personal it is. Revisit some of the questions you asked earlier. Why are they moving and what is their timeline? Are they using the proceeds to fund a retirement plan? Are children involved? What improvements are needed to sell the home?

20 The RPR App

Showing is always better than telling, so here’s where your impressive tech skills come into play. Respond instantly to your seller’s questions with RPR Mobile™ on your handheld device . Show the prospect how their home compares to those on the market. Click on the magnifying glass to display a map of the nearby area. Then, select any home’s icon to go to the property’s full details, including price, history, photos, and more.

21  Follow up With a Thank you Note

The five minutes it takes to write a personal thank you card to prospects is worth it’s weight in gold (or actual listings). Very few of our contemporaries take this route in our digital world. So set yourself apart. In fact, send flowers.

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Great ideas here! I love that you can produce a report in seconds. Keep up the great work RPR!

Great info. Would love to see this all put together so I could customize for my market or listing appointment. A template.

Me as well. I love the RPR product.

Great information.Would love to see if we can customize these for listing appointments

I knew RPR will seal the deal for me. Kudo to RPR.

When I first became a REALTOR five years ago, a veteran agent showed me how she completed a CMA for an upcoming listing appointment. SIX HOURS later, and we still weren’t done! I thought to myself, “I’m just going to stick to BUYERS”! Fast forward, I now use RPR exclusively for creating in-depth reports for my potential Sellers AND for my Buyers preparing offers. I wouldn’t consider using any other program! Thank you for these great ideas, I’m going to start to implement them immediately.

I woukd like to sign up

I would love to see a template, also.

I would like to add just the type of home such as reverse 1 1/2 or ranch only as not to compare to 2 story homes

Do you have a tutorial showing each of these steps? I read it and understand in theory but I am a visula learner and once I SEE how it’s done I can modify it. I cannot visualize each of these steps. It seems logical but a bit overwhelming without any examples. A video tutorial step by step would be helpful. A template might work but it would not show the step by step of HOW it was done but it would be good also to see a finished product. It seems that RPR is a tool that a computer presentation w/ video capability is best. Is your CMA best on a phone on a computer screen? or is it printable. So many questions… I really need to see it in action.

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I appreciate the information given in this article about the marketing strategies a realtor should follow to improve his business. The internet is one of the most important sources of information and a realtor should follow different types of blogs related to real estate business to learn more effective marketing strategy. Besides, effective utilization of the internet could also give a realtor a competitive edge and helps to find more clients.

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Hi Jorge, create your account here: https://www.narrpr.com

Great! If you don’t have your RPR account started, go here and click “Create Account” https://www.narrpr.com

Good information. can I customize these information

Very interested, is there live support?

Hi Alice, Yes, get help any time by calling (877) 977-7576.

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I would like to take classes and learn more

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The Real Estate Listing Presentation: A How-To Guide

A How-To Guide to a Real Estate Listing Presentation

The real estate listing presentation… The secret weapon of any successful listing agent. 

It might just be the MOST IMPORTANT factor in your business. That’s because a real estate listing isn’t just a single home or a transaction – it’s a chunk of the market that you control and can leverage for more – and a realtor listing presentation is THE way to get them.

In this blog, I’ll walk you through exactly what a listing presentation is, what goes into it, and how you can make yours stand out from the competition to convince sellers to work with you and even attract new business. 

Let’s start with what a realtor listing presentation consists of…

What is a realtor listing presentation?

A realtor listing presentation is a formal meeting or presentation that a real estate agent conducts with a potential seller who is interested in listing their property for sale. The purpose of the listing presentation is to showcase the agent’s qualifications, expertise, marketing strategies, and the services they provide to help sell the property.

That’s the very direct definition of it. Put another way, it’s your shot to answer two questions: “Why should I sell my house right now and why are you, above anyone else, the person to do it?” 

Or, to put it another way… “How will you make me more money, achieve my goals, and make me feel safe and cared for in the process?” 

The Elements of an Effective Listing Presentation

During the real estate listing presentation, you’ll typically discuss:

• Background and Qualifications: Introduce yourself and provide information about your experience, credentials, and track record in the real estate industry.
• Market Analysis: Present a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help the seller understand the current market conditions, recent sales of similar properties in the area, and the appropriate pricing strategy for their home.
• Marketing Plan: Outline your marketing plan for the property, which may include strategies such as professional photography, virtual tours, open houses, online listings, social media promotion, and print advertising.
• Services Offered: What makes you worth the full commission? Set yourself apart by covering not only the basic services but some unique ones at well. You’ll of course mention staging advice, scheduling showings, negotiating offers, and managing paperwork.
• Agency Agreement: If you convince’em, sign’em! The listing presentation is the place to get that contract signed or at least let them know it needs to be signed before moving forward.

Preparing for the Listing Presentation

Every listing presentation is going to be slightly different, but the core elements will be the same. Your goal is to give this as often and effectively as possible, and that means coming into it prepared. 

At a certain point, you might want to have a team that takes care of every other element of your business so that you can do nothing other than go on listing appointments – because that’s where the money is. So take this preparation seriously.

Research the client

Notice how I’m not calling them a “lead” or a “prospective client” here? Go in with the idea that they are already your client – because you’re going to learn a lot about them before you even get the contract signed. 

First, send out a questionnaire or seller needs analysis asking them all the relevant questions you need to know (more on this below).

Next, dive into research. Start with Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to learn about their preferences, the industry they work in, and previous business history. 

Your objective is to identify their specific needs. See what you can learn to customize your approach to the client.

Now… If you can… try to identify this seller’s DiSC profile . It’ll set you up for success moving forward.

Conduct a needs analysis with potential sellers

Wanna know how to know what a client wants and needs? Start with asking them. All it takes is a simple needs analysis. 

As we’ve already covered, your job in the preparation phase is to discern the motivation so you can tailor the presentation to the seller’s specific needs. 

Are they looking to:

• Sell the house as fast as possible
• Move out by a certain time
• Get more money for some urgent need
• Get more than the home might be worth
• Upgrade or downsize 

On this note, our coaching clients have access to 70+ case studies from top agents, complete with toolkits that include extremely effective needs analysis questionnaires for you to rip-off-and-duplicate.

Gather market statistics and data

Let’s jump back to the topic of DiSC profiles… Some sellers are more motivated by social connection and the trust they build with an agent. Others are motivated by hard data and understanding the numbers. 

It doesn’t matter which one it is – thorough market research is the way to both. It will establish you as the expert who is willing to put in the time to gather this information and then explain it in a way they can understand. 

Where do you get your market data from? Are you combing the MLS? Do you subscribe to Keeping Current Matters or some other real estate trends source? Figure it out and be sure you can show that your information is objective and verifiable.

You’ll want to go armed with:

• A thorough knowledge of the property details
• National and local market statistics
• Comparable sales
• Local rules and regulations (working this in will really establish credibility)

Most importantly, be able to synthesize this information, letting them know that you can both elaborate on any point or break down what is most important for their needs. All of this info will be used in your pricing strategy and help them achieve their goals.

Create a compelling presentation template

If you know me, I’m all about using technology to maximize efficiency and impact, but there is A LOT to be said for the old school route of physical presentation materials. Either way you decide to go, be sure you have a real estate listing presentation template to work off of and customize. 

One of my clients, Carolyn Young , is one of those team leaders who has cleared herself up to focus almost solely on going on listing appointments (going on almost 200 appointments a year) – and that’s because she’s created a listing presentation that is 95% effective in closing the deal. And the centerpiece of her appointment is a set of 200 beautiful, laminated slides that she spreads out across the table to show just how through she is. It blows people away.

On the other hand, a digital approach will give you a much more customizable template. Some of my clients are absolutely killing it with HighNote , which will offer you pre-built templates to upload your material into. You can include professionally edited explainer videos to send to the client before the actual appointment and then open into the full presentation once you’re together.

Just be sure that your presentation is comprehensive and includes all the necessary elements mentioned above, including past sales performance, market data, your marketing plan, and why they should sign an agreement.

The Listing Appointment

Now that you’re all prepared, let’s move on to conducting the appointment itself.

Setting up an effective listing appointment

Where is the best place to conduct a listing appointment? Ideally, it’s in the home you’ll actually be working to sell. Be sure to mention that when setting the appointment, but if it doesn’t work for any reason, don’t wait to set that appointment. Do it in a coffee shop or your office or wherever, because an appointment done anywhere is better than no appointment at all.

No matter where it is, you MUST do a technology and tools check before showing up. If you need anything, be sure you have it:

• Charged laptop
• Presentation slides
• Agency agreement
• Scripts (memorized)

If you need more help with this, you can download this free offer full of listing presentation scripts and strategies . 

Build rapport and establish trust

There’s a very specific reason to practice your listing presentation over and over until you can do it effortlessly, and it’s not so that you get it perfect… Actually, it’s so that you can relax and be calm and receptive to what the seller has to say. 

You’re more than just someone who is going to do this one job for them and be gone; this is an audition to be a part of their lives, and that means you have to be confident, friendly, and likable. Let them know that you’ll be there for them in anything they need in a genuine way before diving into your past client success stories. 

When you’re showing your real estate photos, before and after videos, or CMA findings, it’s about establishing trust and providing value, and your expertise and credentials are a part of that but not the only factor.

Your Listing Presentation Will Make or Break Your Business

I cannot stress how important your real estate listing presentation is. It’s the crux of your business and the key to your financial success. 

Hopefully these tips have been helpful, but if you’re really serious about creating a listing presentation that blows people away and establishes your dominance in your market, the place to get it is Roadmap. 

I’ll be breaking down the best and most advanced listing presentation strategies working today – and best of all, I’ll be doing it in an area near you. So find a location and sign up soon.

But until then, start putting the pieces in place.

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Manchester, NH , currently holds the title of hottest market in the country , where homes typically sell after just 14 days on the market.

So when a listing in this desirable city sits for 144 days, there has to be something wrong with it, right?

That’s the question we asked upon spotting a three-bedroom, one-bath, 1,400-square-foot house on Central Street listed nearly five months ago for $370,000. That’s far below Manchester’s median listing price of $425,000.

So why has this house sat for so long?

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According to listing agent Zyel Silva , with Chinatti Realty, there is nothing wrong with this house. Rather, the property has simply had a “ton of bad luck.”

After it was first listed in January for $340,000, the home sat for just 11 days before going under contract for over the asking price. The closing was set for Easter weekend.

“Unfortunately, our buyer passed away,” says Silva. “It was super unfortunate, but, of course, we had to go back onto the market.”

This time, the home sat for only four days before a second buyer made an offer that was even higher than the first buyer’s.

“All was going well,” says Silva. They were a mere 48 hours away from closing. Then the buyer had to back out after learning they’d been a victim of financial fraud.

After this second deal fell through, Silva listed the home yet again. Encouraged by the previous offers over the list price, Silva bumped up the price to $370,000.

But this time, the house sat—and, as the days on the market lengthened into the triple digits, Silva theorizes that people must mistakenly believe something is seriously wrong with the property. (He concedes the higher price might have slowed things down, too.)

In June, however, the house attracted a third buyer and is currently under contract . Provided this sale makes it across the finish line, it suggests that stale listings like this one aren’t necessarily a bad deal for homebuyers. On the contrary, with other buyers wary, it could be an opportunity to snap up a house in a hot market for a good price.

“When a house has been on the market for quite some time, the seller is typically more apt to take an offer that is a little below market rate,” Silva says.

Why listings that linger should not be overlooked

“Buyers should not necessarily be turned off by a home that has spent a long time on the market,” says Realtor.com data analyst Hannah Jones . “It’s worth discussing with the seller’s agent.”

And she echoes Silva: In certain circumstances, these homes can be deals hiding in plain sight.

“The seller may be flexible on price or terms if they are eager to sell, so a long time on the market could play to the buyer’s benefit,” Jones points out.

The most common reasons for a stagnating listing are the condition of the house or the price—or both.

“A home may take longer than expected to sell for a variety of reasons, but most boil down to price versus desirability,” Jones says. “A well-priced, move-in ready home is likely to sell quickly, while a home that needs work may sit longer.”

Liens on a property where money is owed and must be paid off at closing can also deter prospective homebuyers.

In Brooklyn, for instance, a  single-family home in a desirable neighborhood lingered on and off the market for eight years  and went through several real estate agents before landing a buyer.

(Shanell Reyes)

Co-agent Shanell Reyes , of Bizzarro Real Estate Agency, revealed to Realtor.com that the main snag was the home’s basement renovations, which were done without the proper permits, resulting in building violations totaling over $100,000.

The violations meant that no bank would touch the house. The seller was unable to fix the violations because of the high cost. Finally, a determined buyer came along who managed to find a bank that would finance the deal. It closed for $1.1 million, down from the original $2 million price in 2016.

“This house really sold for below its true value,” says Reyes.

Records show the three-bedroom home with a coveted two-car garage and outdoor space sold for 20% less than comparable properties.

How poor presentation can make a house sit on the market

Cara Ameer , a real estate agent licensed in both Florida and California, once struggled to sell a 5,000-square-foot house in a prestigious gated community in Ponte Vedra Beach. Despite its views overlooking the golf course’s signature hole, it spent six years on the market—three of those with Ameer.

While there was nothing inherently wrong with the house, it had an outdated formal layout with a dining and living room, a grand bridal staircase, and a step-down living room with a bar area.

“Everyone who saw it wanted to do so much to it,” she says. “They then became overwhelmed and concerned about the cost.”

Eventually, a buyer came along keen to do a gut renovation, and the seller came down on the price.

Even if a home’s structural condition is fine, outdated design, poor staging, and subpar photos can also keep certain homes from grabbing the eyeballs they deserve.

Case in point? While homes in Miami Beach typically sell in 68 days, Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon of The Corcoran Group recount the story of their two-bedroom, two-bath condo that sat for three years. A renter had her office set up in the dining room with clutter strewed about.

Once the renter moved out and the seller was able to stage the unit, it sold quickly.

Why homebuyers shouldn’t overlook stale listings

Cedric Stewart , a real estate agent at Entourage RD of Keller Williams in Washington, DC, even advises buyers to go straight to the lingering listings if they’re looking for a deal.

“Buyers should target homes that have been listed for sale a while, especially in a hot market,” he says. “Those provide the best opportunity for a good old-fashioned sale where both parties can negotiate what they need, instead of another bidding war where you just offer as much as your bank account can stand.”

Another benefit to stale listings is that buyers won’t feel pressured to rush to the closing table as quickly as possible, as they might be tempted to do in a hot market.

“Stale listings allow buyers to perform all the inspections they should be doing on any home they buy, ” Stewart says. “And unlike multiple-offer situations, with a stale listing, the seller might pay you to buy the house in the form of closing help.”

All that said, Jones stresses that buyers should always kick the tires on a house to make sure it’s not a lemon with serious problems.

“A buyer should be sure to do their due diligence and be sure a given home is the right choice for them,” Jones says, “no matter how long it has been on the market.”

Kiri Blakeley is a writer in Brooklyn who has written for Forbes, The Stir, Daily Mail, Marie Claire, and others.

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