Martin
Founder, strategy and audits
Writes every audit and takes every first call. On your account from day one, running growth for SMEs since 2010.
SEM for Residential Sales
Google Ads for Residential Sales Agents
Sellers type clear questions into Google: what is my home worth, who is the best agent here, free appraisal. The agent who appears with a fast, simple offer often gets the first call. We build seller campaigns apart from buyer ones, so spend is aimed at listings rather than at people browsing homes.
For residential sales agents who want appraisal bookings and listing presentations from owners ready to sell, measured against listings signed.
Paid search for owners ready to talk
Context from how your customers search, compare and book.
Seller searches are the valuable ones: sell my house, home appraisal, how much is my home worth, best agent for selling in an area. Volume per area is modest, but a single listing carries a commission, so even a handful of good leads can matter. Area names are added where you actually list.
Buyer searches look similar but cost money without winning listings. People typing homes for sale, open days this weekend, or real estate jobs are not sellers. We block these terms, run buyer campaigns on a different budget for specific listings, and keep seller reporting clean.
Cost per click is high where agents compete hard, so budget logic matters. We compare the cost of a booked appraisal and of a signed listing against what a listing is worth to you. Spending is capped by area, and money moves to places that actually produce listings.
Speed decides who wins. An owner who requests an appraisal at lunch often books the first agent who replies. Calls should reach a person quickly, with a text or email reply to every form inside the hour during working days. We set that routine before ads go live.
Who paid search reaches
groups Customer segments
- person Owners thinking of selling in the next few months who want a price opinion
- person Owners unhappy with their current agent or with an expired listing
- person Upgraders and downsizers comparing agents before they commit to a move
- person Owners selling an inherited or investment property who live elsewhere
psychology What drives their decision
- check_circle Ad text that mentions local sold results and a clear marketing plan
- check_circle A landing page that offers an appraisal with a short form
- check_circle Replies within the hour, by phone, text or email
- check_circle A spending cap per area, adjusted monthly
How we deliver SEM
A clear, repeatable process built around how residential sales customers search and decide.
1
Seller and buyer campaigns split
Seller campaigns target appraisal, value and agent searches by area. Buyer campaigns promote specific listings and open days. Each has its own budget and landing pages, so cost per listing lead is never mixed with buyer clicks.
2
Keywords and blocked searches
We group seller searches by stage: curious, comparing, ready. Buyer, rental and job searches are blocked from day one. For the first month, we read the actual search list each week and cut anything that does not look like a seller.
3
Ads and appraisal landing pages
Ads mention your sold results, local knowledge and what a seller gets, such as a written marketing plan. Landing pages offer an appraisal and ask for address and selling timeframe. Your principal approves every claim about results.
4
Response routine
We agree who answers calls and forms, and how quickly. A confirmation text goes to each seller at once, followed by a call. Missed calls get an answer the same day, because a seller will ring the next agent on the list.
5
Listing launch campaigns
When you list a home, a short buyer campaign promotes it for open days and the first weeks. It runs on its own budget and stops when the home sells. Sellers see the activity, which supports the marketing plan you promised.
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What Residential Sales SEM includes
Reach people who are ready to book on Google, without paying for clicks that never turn into customers
- check_circle Seller and buyer campaign split
- check_circle Weekly search review and blocking
- check_circle Appraisal landing pages
- check_circle Response routine and call tracking
- check_circle Monthly budget and listings report
What you can expect
- verified Owners ready to sell reach your agents before a rival's
- verified Buyer and job-seeker clicks stop using up the seller budget
- verified Appraisal requests arrive with address and timeframe attached
- verified Every seller gets a reply inside the working hour
- verified Money shifts toward the areas that sign listings
- verified Reports show cost per listing next to what a listing is worth
Deliverables you receive
inventory_2 Seller campaigns by area, grouped by stage from curious to ready
inventory_2 Blocked-search list covering buyers, rentals, jobs and courses
inventory_2 Ads and appraisal landing pages with a short form and clear next step
inventory_2 A response routine with confirmation text and same-day callbacks
inventory_2 Short buyer campaigns for new listings, open days and the first weeks
inventory_2 Monthly report matching spend to appraisals booked and listings signed
Technical approach
The mechanics behind SEM for residential sales, explained plainly.
Conversion goals
A booked appraisal counts as a lead, and a signed listing counts as a win. We feed listings back so the system learns what a real seller looks like and stops chasing cheap but empty form fills.
Area targeting
Ads are aimed at the streets and districts where you list. We exclude areas outside your reach and adjust bids by area, so budget goes where you can win listings.
Extensions and call options
Extra links under the ad lead to your sold results, agent profiles and booking page. Call buttons appear during staffed hours. Every call is logged by source and outcome.
Marketing from $500 USD a month
Month to month, no commitment. One fee covers the pages, the search and ad work and the tracking. Ad spend is separate and stays in your own accounts.
Starting at
$500 USD per month
Free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Tell us what you sell and where. We come back with what the first month would fix.
Get a Free AuditWhat $500 a month covers
Pages
IncludedPages built around the searches your buyers actually type.
Search and ads
IncludedSearch and ads aimed at people ready to inquire.
Tracking
IncludedCalls, forms and bookings tagged to the search, ad or page behind them.
What to expect from Google Ads
Seller searches are limited by area, so early numbers are small. We tune quality before scale.
Days 1 to 14
The first seller campaigns start on a small budget. We test forms, phone routing and confirmation messages, then read the first real searches and block buyer and job-seeker clicks before they use up the budget.
Weeks 3 to 8
Ads and pages are reworked. Your team tells us which appraisal requests were real sellers, and money moves toward the areas and searches that lead to listing appointments.
Months 3 to 6 and beyond
Spend settles on what wins listings, and we test new areas. We do not guarantee leads or listings. Results depend on competition, market conditions and how fast you respond.
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Our team
The same people on the audit and on the work
Martin writes every audit and takes the first call. The same team stays on the account. 160+ businesses since 2010.
Yoana
Social and app development
Shapes social strategy and builds practical app experiences that turn attention into action.
Mike
SEO
Owns technical, local and content SEO so the right buyers find you when demand is highest.
Robert
Paid media
Plans and manages paid search and social campaigns around qualified leads.
Elmer
Analytics
Connects tracking, attribution and reporting so decisions are based on revenue-quality data.
Dino
Design
Creates clear brand and conversion-focused design across landing pages, campaigns and product experiences.
Certified and experienced
Certified where it matters. Accountable for the outcome.
Verified platform knowledge, 25+ years of hands-on experience, and an operating track record since 2010.
Google AdsCertified
✓Google AnalyticsCertified
✓Google Tag ManagerCertified
✓Operating since 2010Proven experience
✓Frequently Asked Questions
How much should a residential sales agent spend on Google Ads? expand_more
Start from what a signed listing is worth and how many appointments your team can handle. We suggest a range from that and you set the cap. Budget goes up only when the figures back it.
Which searches matter most for winning residential listings? expand_more
Home value, appraisal and best agent searches with an area name, plus comparison searches such as commission and selling costs. We rank them by how close the owner is to calling and check the real list weekly.
How do you stop buyers clicking our residential sales ads? expand_more
Blocked words such as for sale, open days and jobs, and ad wording that speaks to owners. We also separate buyer campaigns so any stray buyer clicks never appear in seller reports.
Can you run residential sales ads for individual listings too? expand_more
Yes, as separate buyer campaigns tied to each home and its open days. They run on their own budget and stop when the home sells. They help show sellers the marketing effort behind their listing.
Should an agent bid on competitor names? expand_more
Only if your principal is happy with it. Ads must be honest and not imply a link to the rival. Many offices prefer to spend on value and appraisal searches, which are cleaner.
What should the team ask when a seller calls? expand_more
Address, reason for selling, timeframe, whether the home is listed with someone else and when they can meet. Those answers show how urgent the lead is and let the agent prepare for the presentation.
Can you show which ad led to a signed residential listing? expand_more
Yes, once your team records the listing against the lead. We tie the original search and ad to the signed agreement and report cost per listing, not just cost per click.
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