Social media has changed—and your strategy should too. Discover the modern content tips real estate agents need to stay visible and grow online in 2025.
Let’s face it—social media has evolved. What worked in 2018 just doesn’t cut it anymore, especially for real estate professionals trying to grow their brand and generate leads online.
If you’re still posting:
📸 A blurry selfie
💬 A one-word caption like “Mood.”
✨ A random filter slapped on a sunset shot…
It’s time for a reality check.
Back then, Instagram was a digital scrapbook. You could post your dinner or your dog and rake in likes without much effort. But now? You’re not just competing with other agents—you’re up against comedians, influencers, thought leaders, viral dances, breaking news, and even raccoons doing backflips.
If you want to capture attention in 2025, you’ve got to update your real estate social media strategy. Let’s break down how to stop posting like it’s 2018 and start standing out with content that connects—and converts.
VIDEO: Stop Posting Like It’s 2018 – Social Media Tips for Realtors
Why Social Media Strategy Matters for Real Estate Agents
Your social media presence is more than just a place to post listings—it’s your brand billboard, your referral engine, and your lead generator all rolled into one. If you’re treating it like a casual photo album, you’re missing one of the most powerful (and free) tools for business growth.
Here are the most important social media tips for real estate agents in 2025:
1. Start with Video—Seriously
If you’re not creating video content, you’re invisible.
Reels, Stories, Shorts, and TikToks aren’t optional anymore—they’re the standard. Video is the fastest way to grab attention, keep people engaged, and build trust with your audience.
🎥 Pro tip:
Use quick video intros like:
“Here’s why your listings aren’t selling…”
“3 reasons agents lose engagement online…”
“What I wish I knew before my first open house…”
These create curiosity and stop the scroll—exactly what the algorithm loves.
2. Lead With a Hook (Scroll-Stopping Intros)
You have 1.5 seconds to make someone pause. That’s it.
Your first line should create tension, curiosity, or promise value. Whether you’re writing a caption or speaking on video, open with something that grabs attention.
Try:
“Stop doing this if you want more engagement.”
“Most agents are making this mistake online…”
“If I had to start my real estate career over, I’d do this first.”
This strategy works across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube—wherever your audience scrolls.
3. Tell a Story or Share Value
Gone are the days of posting just to post. Every piece of content should either:
Inform
Inspire
Entertain
Even better if it does two out of three.
Think about your content like this:
Inform: “Here’s how to prep your home for listing in 2025”
Inspire: “How I closed 12 deals from social media last year”
Entertain: “Things my buyers say that make me laugh out loud 😂”
When you lead with value, you build trust—and trust builds clients.
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Specialized Role CoachingDigital Domination: Mastering Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube to Grow Your Online Presence
Transform your real estate business with our comprehensive social media marketing Specialized Role Coaching Program designed specifically for agents. From mastering the algorithms to creating converting content, this course teaches you exactly how to leverage Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube's user base to generate qualified leads and showcase properties effectively. Mergers & Acquisitions
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In-depth video training walking you through each module of the course, explaining the strategies, tips, and best practices for social media.Written Workbook
Detailed and downloadable written workbook that provides you with a bullet point outline, summarized text, action steps, key takeaways, as well as space for taking notes.Instructor Materials
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Enrollment includes access to the following course materials for 6 months
Week 1: Facebook for Real Estate- Master Facebook’s algorithm and create an optimized business page
- Develop content beyond listings: market updates, agent life, testimonials
- Build engagement through strategic posting and community management
- Learn Facebook Groups creation and management
- Set up targeted ads that generate real business
- Craft an effective profile with strategic bio, highlights, and stories
- Create content across Stories, Reels, and posts with platform-specific best practices
- Implement content pillars and efficient hashtag strategy
- Develop relationships with local businesses and influencers
- Manage content creation efficiently with batching and scheduling tools
- Set up and optimize a YouTube channel for real estate
- Create engaging video content with basic production tips
- Design effective thumbnails that drive clicks
- Master YouTube SEO fundamentals
- Implement YouTube Shorts for quick property showcases
- Launch targeted YouTube ad campaigns
- Learn from successful agents actively using Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
- Get platform-specific strategies and tips from real estate professionals
- Participate in Q&A sessions with experts
- Understand how to integrate multiple platforms effectively
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- $199.00
- 8-week-long specialized role coaching program
- Dates TBA upon registration
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I use ICC systems, the Online Learning Center, and the coaching program to coach and train my team of over 30 agents. I use the ICC dashboard systems to keep my entire team accountable for their activities and set proper expectations.
Jake Rockwell
Over 500 Units Sold Annually I have coached with ICC for over five years. ICC has helped me quadruple my luxury business through marketing strategies so that I receive listings and sales through lead generation and multiple pillars of income.
Dennis Adelpour
Luxury Agent - West Los Angeles When we started coaching with ICC we worked all the time with some degree of success. Now, seven years later, we have grown to have the #1 market share in our area, we more than tripled our income and production, while also improving our work-life balance to enjoy our personal life with family and friends.
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#1 Market Share & 100 Million in Annual Sales Volume Instructor Nick Baldwin.Welcome to the world of social media.
In today's digital age, having a strong social media presence isn't just an option for real estate agents—it's essential for survival in an increasingly competitive market. With 97% of home buyers starting their search online and spending countless hours scrolling through social media, agents who aren't actively building their digital presence are leaving significant opportunities on the table. Facebook, Instagram and YouTube's massive user base and sophisticated targeting tools make it the ideal platform for reaching potential clients exactly when they're ready to make real estate decisions. The most critical takeaway from this course is understanding how to work with the algorithms to ensure your content actually reaches your intended audience. Many agents waste hours creating content that never gets seen because they don't understand how content is prioritized and posts are distributed. Our course demystifies this process, showing you exactly how to create content that generates meaningful engagement and leads. Whether you're still struggling to create your first Facebook business page or you're already running ads but not seeing results, this course meets you where you are. For beginners, we break down complex concepts into actionable steps, starting with the basics of setting up a professional presence and creating engaging content. For experienced agents, we dive deep into advanced strategies like leveraging AI for content creation, maximizing ad spend through strategic targeting, and building engaged community groups that generate consistent referrals. You'll learn not just what to do, but why it works—empowering you to adapt these strategies as social media continues to evolve.
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4. Level Up Your Captions
One-word captions are a wasted opportunity.
Your caption should feel like a mini-conversation. Ask a question. Share a quick story. Add a call-to-action like “Comment below if you’ve ever dealt with this!” or “DM me for my free open house checklist.”
The goal? Spark engagement. More comments = more reach = more eyes on your business.
📌 Example:
Instead of “Just listed!” try:
“🏡 Just listed this charming 3-bedroom in North Park. Who do you know looking to move? Click the link in bio for a tour or send me a DM to book a showing!”
5. Be Human, Not Just a Highlight Reel
Polished is fine. Perfect is forgettable.
People connect with people—not brands. So show your face. Show behind the scenes. Share the messy middle. The flopped showings. The bloopers. The real life of being a realtor.
Some of the highest performing content from our coaching clients has nothing to do with real estate. It’s them being human.
Try:
A time-lapse of a day in your life
A story about your first client win (or loss)
A moment that made you laugh or want to cry
Authenticity always wins.
6. Keep Evolving—So You Don’t Get Left Behind
The platforms have changed. The audience has changed. If your content hasn’t changed since 2018, your results are likely flatlining—or worse, dropping.
Ask yourself:
“Would I stop scrolling to watch this?”
“Would I engage with this if I saw it today?”
“Is this actually helping someone, or just filling space?”
If the answer is no, it’s time to rethink your strategy.
7. Bonus: Repurpose Like a Pro
One video = multiple pieces of content.
Let’s say you record a short-form video tip for buyers. You can:
Post it on Instagram Reels
Share to Facebook Stories
Upload as a YouTube Short
Convert to a blog post (like this!)
Pull a quote for a graphic
Use it in your email newsletter
Working smarter with content saves time and boosts reach. That’s how top-producing agents stay consistent online without being glued to their phones.
Here’s the thing: algorithms reward engagement. They want to see likes, comments, shares, stitches, tags, and saves. That’s how content gets surfaced to more people. But if your settings block those features, the algorithm has nothing to go on—and your post dies on the feed.
ICT Coach Nick Baldwin
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Final Thoughts: Stop Posting Like It’s 2018
You’re a modern real estate professional—your content should reflect that.
Ditch the outdated posts and lean into strategy. Use video. Create value. Engage like a human. And always keep your audience in mind. Because in 2025, it’s not enough to show up—you have to stand out.
Your social media is your storefront. Make sure it’s saying what you want it to say.
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