Marketing plan

The listing launch, from consultation to closing.

A repeatable, evidence-driven process — the same one used to reset expired and canceled listings.

17 deliberate steps

Every step, in order.

Seller consultation

Timeline, goals, likely proceeds and the shape of the campaign.

Property & competition analysis

Actively competing listings, pendings, recent solds, upcoming supply.

Preparation recommendations

Cost-to-return prioritization for repairs, upgrades and staging.

Staging guidance

Furnishing, decluttering and neutralizing without over-investing.

Professional photography

Deliberate hero image, dawn/dusk if it serves the property, cohesive gallery order.

Floor plans

Buyers want spatial understanding before they schedule a showing.

Video & virtual tours

When the property earns it — not by default.

MLS optimization

Every field completed, feature hierarchy tuned for buyer-agent share.

Zillow presentation

Hero image, description, engagement monitoring.

Launch timing

Day of week, hour of day, coordinated across portals and buyer agents.

Buyer-agent outreach

Direct outreach to agents whose recent activity matches your property.

Database, email & social

The team database, targeted email and social distribution.

Open houses (strategic)

When they add real value — not as a substitute for a marketing plan.

Showing management

Booking, prep instructions and follow-through.

Feedback collection

Structured buyer-agent feedback interpreted honestly.

Performance reporting

Weekly written activity report — engagement, showings, feedback, competition.

Pricing & strategy reviews

Scheduled reviews with a recommendation, not a nudge.

Reporting

You should never wonder what's happening.

Weekly seller activity report — sample

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1,284

Zillow views

41

Saved home

7

Requested tours

18

Buyer-agent shares

Interpretation: Engagement is above the price-band average; showings are converting to strong feedback. Recommend holding price for another 7 days, then reassess.

Before you list — or relist — get a second opinion.

A short conversation can help you understand your pricing, preparation, marketing, timing, and next steps.