--- title: 12 Tips to Get More Listings in Real Estate description: Listings are a real estate agent's lifeblood. Wondering how to get more listings in real estate? 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You also know that listings are your lifeblood.  ![A realtor showing a smiling couple around a new real estate listing the agent just got](https://blog.homesandland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how-to-get-real-estate-listings.jpg?width=1500&name=how-to-get-real-estate-listings.jpg) When you are starting out, the question of how to get real estate listings is top of mind. And it can be a significant challenge. Start at the beginning: right here. ## **How to Get More Listings in Real Estate** ### **1. Hit the Phone** You know people; they know people. Call them. This is how you start to [build a network](https://www.curaytor.com/listings), and it begins right at the ground floor with your own contacts. While you don’t want to hit them over the head with a hard sales pitch, you can chat about real estate and inquire into their goals and needs. You never know when a connection will come in handy down the line.  Keep track of your contacts and their stage of readiness (i.e. where they are in the buyer’s journey), and keep at it. It takes patience to build a network, but it is absolutely crucial in this business. ### **2. Make Personal Connections** It’s so easy and convenient to send off an email or text, and these are useful modes of communication. But they do not replace human connection. Whenever possible, make every effort to meet in person. This has proven tough in the current state of the world, but as restrictions begin to ease, book safe one-on-ones. This will help you build trust and put a face on your brand. ### **3. Connect with Local Developers ** Even if they’re already working with another agent, it won’t hurt to [make a connection](https://www.inman.com/2017/04/19/8-tips-and-tricks-for-getting-listings-as-a-new-real-estate-agent/)and keep your name/face top of mind if their needs should change. They may also refer clients to you. Remember, don’t step on other agents’ toes; you are in competition, but you need to keep relationships courteous, respectful, and professionals.  ![](https://blog.homesandland.com/hubfs/how-to-get-more-real-estate-listings-jpg.jpeg) ### **4. Back to the Phone!** This is hard, and no one likes it! But if you are thinking about how to get real estate listings, cold calls are part of the job. You can work on it continually (and should) with tools that list all potential, expired, and cancelled listings. This can be a rich source of potential listings, as well as connections. Call as early in the day as possible, and offer to meet prospects and leads in person. Again, be sure to track these on a spreadsheet. ### 5. Use Social Media  Social media can be a terrific sales tool, but where it is tremendously useful is in [building awareness, recognition, and trust among your target audience](https://blog.homesandland.com/ways-to-brand-yourself-as-a-real-estate-agent). Like the other techniques we have mentioned thus far, and will mention as we go, it is important to keep at it. You won’t see immediate gains; set realistic expectations and keep building your empire, brick by brick! ### **6. Work Towards Recommendations** To get more listings in real estate, outdo yourself on the ones you do have. If you treat your clients well and help them realize the results they want, they will often be happy to pass your name on to their friends, family members, and other connections. Word of mouth is still the most powerful form of marketing, especially in the [real estate business. ](https://blog.homesandland.com/how-real-estate-marketing-works) ### **7. Invest in Your Business ** It takes money to make money, as they say. We wish it didn’t, but there it is! You need to invest in [marketing and advertising](https://blog.homesandland.com/real-estate-marketing-strategies-to-grow-your-business): from business cards and flyers to email blasts and a robust, easy-to-navigate website, these are essential tools of your trade. Again, it takes time to see bottom line results, but in the meantime, you are building awareness and reputation.  ### **8. Invest in Yourself ** Stay on top of the real estate industry and changing best practices. Invest in courses and conferences to keep your knowledge and skills sharp - and, of course, make and nurture more connections! ![A realtor smiling in the foreground while his co-realtor assigns him another new real estate listing](https://blog.homesandland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how-to-get-listings-for-real-estate.jpg?width=1500&name=how-to-get-listings-for-real-estate.jpg) ### **9. Try the [5-5-4 Strategy ](https://www.curaytor.com/listings)** Every day, seek to have: - 5 conversations with new prospects (people you do not know) - 5 conversations with hot prospects  - 4 conversations with people in your network  Always be prospecting! ### **10. Highlight Success Stories** Feature success stories on your social media profiles and on your website (a testimonials section is also a great addition to your site). Consumers identify with their peers, and they trust them. If they see exceptional results you have driven, they will turn to you when they need a real estate professional.  ### **11. Always Follow-Up** Follow-up is critical as you seek to get more real estate listings. Follow-up with prospects, follow-up with leads, follow-up with clients and past clients. Keeping your network up to date, and your name top of mind, is key. Never stop! ### **12. 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