Are you using video email marketing in your business today?
What kind of email marketing are you using?
Many agents get fed up because of dismal results their email marketing gives them, but it’s not because email marketing doesn’t work, it’s because of the way they are using it.
If you want to see a better results with any of your email marketing results then you MUST check out using video email marketing. It pays for itself and the results are amazing if you use it the right way!
What is video email marketing?
Video email marketing is using video instead of text based emails. So instead of writing a very cold email with no personality, you can now film your message and connect on a much deeper level with your recipients.
I don’t like being on video!
Then expect the same results with your email marketing. Time to shape up or ship out because if you are not doing it one of your competitors like me is.
Why does video email marketing work better?
Using video in your emails is a much more effective form of communication.
Did you know that:
60% of your effective communication is based on your tone. You might be able to use emoticons on your emails, but no way does it have the effect a video would.
30% of effective communication is through your body language. How do you express your body language in emails?
10% of effective communication is the actual content or point you’re trying to make. Most people aren’t going to remember what you say so your focus should be to stand out instead.
Communicate with your “database” or audience. This should be mandatory amongst real estate agents. 61% of all agent business is directly attributed to referrals and repeat business. It’s impossible to get referrals or repeat business when you are forgotten about. 70% of buyers forget their agent’s name after six months…OUCH!!!
TIP: When you are using video email marketing you must individually compose each email. This means you have to do it yourself, but will be well worth it.
Follow up with New Clients. When you first start working with a new client, the most crucial time is the first few days of establishing your working relationship. We are a referral based business and your most powerful marketing tool is your customer service whether you want to admit that or not. There is no better way to start the relationship off than with a “what to expect going forward” type of video email.
One of my clients still thinks I’m so cool because I sent her an initial email through video. I’d say she be a good referral source.
Follow Up With Cold Leads. If you are buying leads on Zillow, Trulia, or any other internet service provider why wouldn’t you reply to their inquiry with a video. It should only take you less than 15 minutes to fully compose and imagine the impact. You have to keep in mind that the person inquiring probably also made inquiries on several other properties, which means they are receiving several other calls from your competitors. If you want to convert to clients, your goal should be to stand out. Video does that!
Thank you’s! There is nothing more personal than a genuine thank you. Instead of writing a thank you email, film it. It will go a much longer way and your clients will know it came from you and not your pimple faced assistant. You should always thank people for their referrals, business before/during/after a transaction, other agents who you liked working with, and anyone else who helps you along the way!
Team Morale. Want to boost your team’s performance? Then let them know how much you appreciate them. Nothing says that you appreciate them more than telling them directly. True leaders make their team feel welcomed.
Negotiate Deals. Yes, what a great way to submit an offer. One time this agent was in Mexico on vacation and our buyer was in a multiple offer situation. The listing agent did not have cell phone service while he was pounding away on margaritas. Let’s just say our offer stood out the most and we got it!
Stop creating crap content and start being more authentic and watch what will happen.
Focus On The Relationship And The Sale Will Come
So what did we learn today? I hope that you see how important it is to build relationships in your real estate business. Today’s entire message was built around using video email to do just that. There are other ways to build relationships, but this is one of the best.