Picture this: you’ve met with a prospect for the first time and you’re discussing the potential sale of their home. The conversation is flowing smoothly, and you feel like you are radiating knowledge, trust and credibility. What’s your secret weapon? A listing presentation that’s not just a presentation, but a pathway to converting home sellers to clients with tangible professionalism.
In the real estate world, a listing presentation isn’t just a slideshow of fancy graphics and charts. It’s your chance to make a lasting impression.It takes advantage of your first touchpoint when you meet a potential client to help you pitch your skills, showcase why they should work with you, and build trust like a true real estate expert. After all, you’re not just selling properties, you’re creating bonds that could last a lifetime.
Now, I’m sure we’ve convinced you about the power of listing presentations, but here’s the big question: How do you create a listing presentation?
In this guide, we cover the nitty-gritty of listing presentations, the key elements of a listing presentation and some expert tips to make sure your presentation is the best that it can be. So, whether you’re a rookie real estate agent wondering where to begin, or a seasoned pro looking to improve your current listing presentation, let’s break it down together.
Firstly, Canva is a great tool for designing fabulous presentations. To make things even easier, we’ve prepared two templates created specifically for you. In this article, we’ll be using ‘Template 1’ to make a listing presentation.
Listing Presentation Tips And Best Practices
What makes a good presentation? Here are a few tips that can turn your slides from a ‘nay’ to a ‘yay’
- Colour Consistently – Stick to a consistent colour scheme which matches your personal brand or your agency’s brand. This is not about looking “fancy” but rather creating a visual experience which best resembles you.
- Less Text = Better Impact – Keep your text concise, similar to a tweet you’re trying to nail in one shot. Large blocks of text can make it difficult for your audience to process your overall message
- Fonts, fonts, fonts – Keep them consistent for a sleek and polished look. While this is a professional presentation, don’t be shy to play around with bold and italics. They can act as accessories to add an extra oomph to your words.
- Picture perfect – Use high-quality professional images wherever possible. Whether it’s property images, images of yourself or your area in general, you need top-notch images. Use a smartphone with a great camera or images from your agency for the best results. If you are looking for generic images, tools like Shutterstock or Pixabay are great!
- Avoid the urge to clutter – Think of your slide as an empty property; you don’t want it cluttered like a cramped apartment. Keep it clean and organised. When in doubt, less is definitely more. Make sure every element on your slide has a purpose and adds to the overall appeal of your presentation.
Let’s start by building your first listing presentation together. We’ll be using our ‘Template name’ if you want to follow along
Step 1: An eye-catching cover slide
Grab the property seller’s attention using an engaging title and stunning visuals. Consider adding your company name and logo to add to your credibility and show where you come from.
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Title ideas:
- Your route to a smooth home sale
- Navigating The Property Sale Process
- Listing Excellence: Connecting sellers with buyers
- Your Elevated Property Sale Experience
Step 2: Introduce yourself and your agency
This is the section where you need to highlight yourself. This includes more than just your name and areas of expertise. Use this as an opportunity to establish your personal brand, share your journey, passion, determination; anything which shows property seekers that you are trustworthy and have a genuine interest in getting their home sold at the best price.
Step 3: Pitch yourself and your agency
Why should the property seller choose to work with you and not one of the many other agents who have approached them? Share testimonials and your past sales success stories to show your capabilities. The seller needs to be convinced that you understand their goals and that you will tailor your services to suit their needs and meet their objectives.
Step 4: Present your selling and marketing plan
Break down how exactly you plan on getting your client’s property sold. Be it online listings, social media, emails or your personal networking, share how you are going to go above and beyond to meet their needs and make their property shine. Talk about professional photography, open house events and virtual tours.
Step 5: Prepare a CMA
This is where you need to dig deep and do your research to find out what’s recently sold and what’s on the market. Dubai Transactions gives you insight into last sold transaction prices straight from the Dubai Land Department to help you competitively price your clients property. For more information on creating a killer CMA check out our CMA Guide.
Step 6: Conclusion
It’s time to wrap up. By now, the potential client understands that you are more than their friendly neighbourhood real estate agent. To seal the deal, shall all your contact details and social media handles to make sure they can easily reach you. Make sure you open the floor for questions and clear out any doubts they may have at this stage.
That’s how you make a killer listing presentation! For more guides like this, check out our Content Corner where we have a variety of articles relating to all things UAE real estate. We also encourage you to register for a session at Bayut Academy where our dedicated training team is happy to help you learn everything you need to succeed in the competitive real estate market.