
When doing business in real estate, one great skill you need is the ability to write inspiring real estate listing descriptions that sell properties fast. Some people are scared of the word “selling” as it is not their nature to sell. However, being a real estate agent requires you to be a great seller.
One important thing to remember is that properties can practically sell themselves—as long as they are priced right, promoted correctly, and the property listing description plainly conveys why it is the bargain of a lifetime. Use inspiring ad copy to convey an opportunity that a buyer would be nuts not to take advantage of.
The first thing about writing compelling real estate ads is not to look like everyone else. Property listings tend to all look the same. Don’t blend in with the crowd, as you won’t be noticed. Let’s begin with the basic structure for all ads:
Posting your real estate listing descriptions on websites like Craigslist, eBay Classifieds, and Backpage requires an eye-catching, different-looking headline. Since you only have one shot to get a buyer to notice your ad in a split second, come up with a way to stand out from the crowd. Can you make a reader do a double take? Can you make your headline stick out like a sore thumb? Look at typical real estate ads, and you will notice they tend to be similar and boring. How would you react if you read an ad among 24 others that is in Capital letters and says, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? 12 Acres of Wooded Land for HOW MUCH?” If you were looking for raw land, would you click on it?
You must write headlines that look different to catch attention. Your headline must stand out in a crowd. It must be noticed.
Get right to the point in your first sentence. Inform your readers immediately what this real estate ad is all about. You can write something like this:
“You’ll love this stunning 3-story home located 2 blocks from Broadmoor Elementary in downtown Preston.” Or “Come see this pleasant Tudor home with an open kitchen plan and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.” These two opening statements answer what a reader often asks (“What am I looking at?”) and gives them a reason to continue reading.
Let the fun begin. In this section, you should do two things: (1) list the property’s primary features, and (2) provide an inspiring and compelling description.
“Air conditioning unit, new furnace, all appliances included. Basement walks out to fenced backyard. Huge deck in back. Lots of updates.”
“You will love this delightful 3-story Tudor with old-world charm and breathtaking views of Beaver Lake. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home has a 2-car garage—giving you 1,800 sq. ft. of spacious elegance, natural oak floors throughout, and a modern gourmet kitchen. Imagine cuddling up to a cozy fireplace with a good book. Every night, drift off to sleep to the subtle sounds of the natural lake and forest, then wake up to a spectacular sunrise over the lake. All of this situated in a convenient, friendly neighborhood with outstanding schools, only twenty minutes from marvelous Beaver City.”
Sadly, most real estate ads look like Example 1 above. The use of descriptive words may require using a thesaurus, but it’s well worth the extra effort.
If your goal is to sell your listing fast, a special promotion can give your readers an incentive to take action. Here are some examples:
These are just a few promotions you might include in your real estate listing descriptions. Feel free to be creative with incentives.
Conclude with a call to action (CTA) that tells your buyers how to act. There is nothing wrong with conveying a sense of urgency at the end of your real estate listing descriptions. Here are two examples:
Beyond the basic elements outlined above, two very important things to remember when writing real estate listing descriptions are: (1) don’t hype or oversell, as people will recognize B.S., and (2) never lie in your real estate ads. Follow these suggestions to create inspiring ad copy for real estate listings.
Steven Rich, MBA has over three years of experience as a successful real estate agent. He was awarded the Top Condo Salesperson for two of those years by his real estate company. Steven has served as Associate Editor for a real estate magazine and is the author of a 104-page e-book on How to Buy, Develop, Lease, and Sell Real Estate.
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