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There\u2019s a couple of things you know whether you\u2019re new to the real estate industry or if you\u2019ve been in the game for awhile: you know your audience and you know how to sell houses. <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

But do you know how to sell the most valuable asset you have? That is to say, you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019re diving into all things personal branding for real estate agents. We\u2019ll shed some light onto what it is and why you need a personal brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Personal Brand? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You undoubtedly are familiar with what a brand is \u2013 we refer to them regularly when talking about products or popular businesses. But have you ever considered yourself to be a brand? The idea of \u201cpersonal branding\u201d can be  pretty foreign to people, but in this online era, personal branding is more important than ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open a new tab in Google and search your name (with quotation marks around it). Obviously, you may find that other people share your name. But when you see articles or social media posts that mention you, do they present you in a favorable light or do you wish you could change your online record? Think about how other people perceive you. Do they connect you and your values with your real estate business and the values it represents?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your personal brand begins at the intersection of your existing skills, passions, values, and beliefs. It\u2019s how you present yourself to the world and showcase your unique set of skills, experience, and personality. It tells the story of who you are and includes elements such as your behavior, opinions, and attitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter your industry, one thing holds true: your personal brand is who you are. It’s your reputation. It defines how you are known in your community and to potential clients.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The concept of a personal brand is quite simple: define, differentiate and communicate the value you offer your target audience over your competitors. In other words, it helps potential clients decide whether you\u2019re the right real estate agent for them to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Real Estate Agents Need A Personal Brand? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At their core, all real estate agents help with the same thing: buying or selling homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of how overwhelming it would be for a potential client to choose a real estate agent to work with if there was no front runner or someone they naturally gravitated towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your personal brand can be a vital asset that helps you stand out from the competition. It\u2019s how a potential client walks into a room with 100 other real estate agents and picks you as the one they want to work with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your prospects need to have a certain level of trust in you, and this is where your personal brand comes into play. It lends a consistent voice, look, message, and presence to your real estate business whether people connect with you on or offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still not sure why it\u2019s so important for you to create a brand? Consider this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s authentic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People hire real estate agents that they know, trust, and like. They look for agents who share their values, who have established themselves in the industry, and who they feel drawn to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before, your personal brand was really just your business card. Now, it can include your real estate website, videos to showcase your personality or behind the scene photos. Regardless of the medium, your personal brand helps humanize your brand while presenting yourself as a competent and professional real estate agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You establish a genuine relationship with your audience and prospects when you show up authentically. As well, it helps build trust and move leads and prospects through your pipeline without you needing to do a lot of manual heavy lifting. After all, people tend to work with the agent who has a strong personal brand they connect with over someone new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positions you as an expert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of developing your personal brand is that you get to decide what story you tell and how you present yourself within the real estate industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you\u2019ve discovered that you prefer helping people downsize their homes or become first time home buyers. Focus on helping educate your intended audience, whether that\u2019s through social media or blog posts. Create specific, topic-driven content that breaks down the information into digestible chunks. Your personal brand will start to form and every piece of relevant and valuable content will help establish yourself within your niche \u2013 talk about two birds, one stone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helps people remember you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people have a certain je ne sais quoi<\/em>, an undefinable aura. Take Brad Pitt for example \u2013 bet you weren\u2019t expecting to read about Brad Pitt in a real estate article. A modern-day James Dean, he\u2019s built a strong personal brand around being the handsome Hollywood hunk. When you think of a laid-back, universally attractive, and effortlessly cool celebrity, you can\u2019t help but picture Brad Pitt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the power of personal branding! It helps form a lasting impression and keeps you top of mind for buyers and sellers in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your authenticity, unique approach to selling real estate, or even your niche give you an advantage over the competition. When done right, it helps form a lasting impression and keeps you top of mind for buyers and sellers in your community. Your expertise and skill set speaks for you even when you\u2019re not in front of that prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Create Your Personal Brand As A Real Estate Agent <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember our analogy about being in a room with 100 other REALTORS\u00ae? A memorable personal brand will have prospects walking up to you right away in that room rather than wandering around trying to remember your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep your focus on coming up with answers to the question when defining your personal brand: \u201cWhy should a client choose me as their agent?\u201d To help answer that question, we\u2019ve outlined 5 steps to help you build a compelling personal brand that attracts your perfect clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Know Your Audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Defining your brand relies on answering important questions about yourself and your ways of doing things. So ask yourself: Who is my clientele and what do they need help with?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are they families in suburban neighbourhoods? Are they looking for rental rooms in large apartments? Are they retirees looking for vacation homes? This is the most important part of the branding process. The people you want to work with and the problem you solve for are what your personal brand is built on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like you wouldn\u2019t decorate rooms in a home with a weak foundation, you can\u2019t build a business without having a strong understanding of the basics. All of your advertising, communications, and design will revolve around these 2 elements, so make sure you\u2019re crystal clear on it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it important to know your audience? The foundation of a strong personal brand is how well you understand your audience and the problems they face.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest mistakes you can make as you build a personal brand is trying to get everyone to like you. After all, not everyone is your ideal client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll end up attracting no one if you try to appeal to everyone. Think about it\u2026 if you\u2019re creating content that bounces between being relevant to first time home buyers, people looking to downsize, people looking for luxury homes, and everyone in between, your messaging is going to get confusing! How will potential clients see you as an expert and the answer to their problem when they\u2019re not entirely sure where your expertise lies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it may seem like you\u2019re closing the door on the opportunity to work with various people, you\u2019re actually focusing your messaging and building your authority so you can reach your ideal clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to mention that your audience and niche can evolve over time. Your personal brand doesn\u2019t need to be set in stone and can change as you gain more experience and work with different clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Standing Out From Other Real Estate Agents <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To stand out from the competition, you\u2019ll have to do some inner reflection to determine your goals, vision and how you want to approach business. These 3 pieces will help you uncover what sets you apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask yourself: What are your deal breakers? What do you stand for? What could you talk about for hours on end? What comes easy to you that others might struggle with? What do you want to be known for? Why are you a REALTOR\u00ae? What inspired you to get started in real estate?<\/p>\n\n\n