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Uncertain times can lead to a tightened grip over your wallet, making you look for more budget-friendly real estate lead generating options. With that said, there are a few remedies to being in a situation with a limited amount of marketing spend.

What's the point of uploading a video if nobody is going to see it? You can have the fanciest real estate video ever produced, but if nobody has the pleasure of viewing it - you might as well keep it on a VHS tape at one of the few Blockbuster stores still open.

Hashtags are a concept that is simple to explain, but difficult to execute correctly. They work functionally the same on each social network. What real estate agents should understand though, is that hashtags serve different functions on each platform. Let's break down how that actually works.

It's like a vanity gold medal to have a large number of followers on Instagram. That's great, but at the end of the day you still need deals to stay afloat. In order to do this, you need to be able to convert your followers into real estate leads.

The United States has become the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic. With over 150,000 confirmed cases, 2,810 related deaths – we account for 20% of confirmed cases and 7% of total deaths around the globe. According to a Dr. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during an interview, things are going to get worse unless we practice good hygiene and  “lower the curve” through “social distancing” – two new phrases that have become widely popular in recent weeks.

Are you looking for a unique way to connect with your followers, and be likable before you even meet them? A fantastic way for real estate agents to accomplish this is with online video. There are a couple of right ways to do it, and a few wrong ways. Here are a few tips that can help you in 2020.

In this article, I will list examples of real estate poll ideas for Instagram Stories that you can post to your Instagram account. You can share these posts with your own photos or download and use our photos that we created for you.

1. Real Estate Poll Ideas for Landscaping
2. Poll Ideas for a Home’s Exterior
3. Poll Questions for Interior Design
4. Poll Questions to Understand Local Points of Interests
5. Real Estate Related Poll Questions
6. Poll Questions for Open Houses or Walkthroughs
7. Fun Fact Polls About Real Estate
8. Name This House Poll Questions
9. Poll Questions About a Product
10. Instagram Poll Posting Instructions

It's a crazy world we live in. We hope you are staying safe, and washing your hands regularly. The public has responded to the coronavirus in an extreme, but understandable fashion. This has some real estate agents worried about how they will conduct business. Fret not, you can still continue to serve your target market during these times.

Let’s face it, you’ve got a lot going on. Between following up with leads, closing deals, hosting open houses, returning phone calls and maintaining a work/life balance, your days are packed! This hustle and bustle is why many agents love the industry so much – there’s certainly never a dull moment. It can, however, be challenging to decide how to best allocate your time, after all, in this business time is money!

1. Prioritize Tasks
2. Schedule Time to Dedicate to Marketing
3. Dedicate Specific Hours to Each Task
4. Develop a Consistent Pattern to Get Tasks Done
5. Outline Blogs and Paid Ads Ahead of Time
6. Set Specific Office Hours
7. Limit Distractions
8. Develop Healthy Sleeping Habits
9. Delegate Responsibilities to Others
10. Leverage Automation