Marketing Kit: Your Complete Guide to Professional Property Marketing

What is the Marketing Kit?

The Marketing Kit is your all-in-one digital marketing solution that automatically transforms your professional photos into a complete suite of marketing materials. Think of it as having a personal marketing team that works 24/7 to help you promote every listing professionally and effectively.

Why This Matters for Your Success

  • Saves Time: Everything is automatically generated from your photos
  • Increases Visibility: Professional materials get more engagement on social media
  • Builds Your Brand: Consistent, polished marketing across all platforms
  • Attracts More Listings: Sellers choose agents who market professionally
  • Mobile-Friendly: Everything works perfectly on phones and tablets
  • Lead Generation: Built-in tools to capture buyer information

Complete Feature Overview: What You Get

🌐 Professional Property Website

What it is: A dedicated, branded website for each listing showcasing all your media

Key features: Photo galleries, video integration, virtual tours, lead capture forms

Why it’s valuable: Provides a central hub that looks incredibly professional

📱 Social Media Marketing Suite

Social Media Tiles: Ready-to-post graphics in multiple formats (square and 9×16)

Social Media Videos: Eye-catching looping videos and short teasers

Multiple stages: From “Just Listed” to “Sold” – templates for every occasion

📄 Professional Print Materials

Property Flyers: Beautiful, customizable designs for open houses and marketing

Drag & Drop Editor: Easy customization without design skills

Print or Digital: Download for printing or share digitally

📊 Analytics & Lead Generation

Weekly Traffic Reports: Detailed visitor statistics and engagement data

Lead Capture Forms: Automatically collect buyer contact information

Performance Tracking: See which marketing efforts are working best

🎨 Easy-to-Use Visual Editor (WYSIWYG)

Click-to-Edit: Change text and photos by simply clicking on them

Drag & Drop Interface: No technical skills required

Professional Results: Always looks polished and branded to your business

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Phase 1: Accessing Your Marketing Kit

Step 1: Navigate to Your Property

  1. Log into your account using the login credentials provided
  2. Click the “Sites” tab at the top of the page
  3. Find and click on the property you want to work with
  4. This takes you to the Site Summary page

Step 2: Access Marketing Kit Features

Look for tabs on the left-hand side of the page:

  • “Marketing Kit” tab (for social media, videos, website links)
  • “Print Materials” tab (for flyers and print items)

Important Navigation Note: The Marketing Kit and Print Materials are in separate tabs on the left side – make sure you’re in the right tab for what you want to create!

Phase 2: Setting Up Your Property Website

Step 3: Customize Your Property Website Design

  1. From the Site Summary page, look for the “Website Design” section
  2. Click “Select Design Style” button
  3. Choose from the available design styles:
    • Classic styles: Clean, professional layouts for any property
    • Modern styles: Sleek designs with overlapping elements
    • Gallery-focused: Emphasizes photos for visually stunning properties
    • Co-List style: Displays two agents equally (perfect for team listings)
    • Hero image style: Large opening image with property features
  4. Select your preferred color scheme from the dropdown menu
  5. Preview your selection by scrolling through the preview box
  6. Click “Ok” to confirm your choice

Step 4: Add Property Information

  1. In the Property Features section, enter:
    • Beds/baths
    • Square footage
    • Lot size
    • Other key details
  2. In the Noteworthy Amenities section:
    • List amenities in order of importance
    • They’ll display on the site exactly as you enter them
  3. Verify the map location is correct
  4. Add or edit the property description

Pro Tip: The more detailed information you provide, the more professional and helpful your property website becomes for potential buyers!

Phase 3: Getting Your Website Links

Step 5: Access Your Property Website Links

  1. From the Site Summary page, click the “Marketing Kit” tab on the left
  2. Scroll to the “Website Links” section
  3. You’ll see four types of links:
    • Short Branded Link: Includes your agent branding
    • Long Branded Link: Full URL with your agent branding
    • Short Unbranded Link: Clean property focus
    • Long Unbranded Link: Full URL without branding

When to Use Each Link:

  • Branded links: Use in your marketing materials, emails, and social posts
  • Unbranded links: Share with other agents or for MLS compliance when needed

Phase 4: Creating Social Media Content

Step 6: Access Social Media Tiles

  1. From the “Marketing Kit” tab, scroll down to “Social Media Flyer Tiles”
  2. Choose from these proven templates:
    • “Just Listed”: Perfect for announcing new listings
    • “New Listing”: Alternative announcement style
    • “This Won’t Last Long”: Creates urgency for hot properties
    • “Open House”: Promotes viewing events
    • “Sold”: Celebrates successful closings
    • “Get Creative”: Blank template for custom messages
    • “Facebook”: Optimized for Facebook posts
    • “Pinterest”: Sized perfectly for Pinterest

Step 7: Customize Your Social Tiles

  1. Click on any tile to open the Visual Editor
  2. Edit Photos:
    • Click on any image to replace it
    • Drag and drop different property photos
  3. Change Text:
    • Click directly on any text to modify it
    • Add property details, prices, or custom messages
  4. Adjust Design Elements:
    • Resize photos by dragging corners
    • Change colors to match your branding
    • Modify fonts and text size
  5. Save Your Work: Click “Save” before closing

Real-World Example: For a luxury listing, use “Just Listed,” add your best exterior shot, and include text like “Stunning New Listing in [Neighborhood] – $XXX,XXX”

Phase 5: Creating and Using Videos

Step 8: Access Your Property Videos

  1. In the “Marketing Kit” tab, scroll to “Site Videos” section
  2. You’ll see three types of videos automatically created:
    • Full Branded Video: Complete property showcase with your business info
    • Full Unbranded Video: Property focus without business branding
    • Teaser Videos: Short clips perfect for social media stories

Step 9: Customize and Download Videos

  1. To Edit a Video: Click the “Edit” button next to any video
  2. Make your changes in the editor
  3. Click “Save Updates”
  4. Important: Click the “Rebuild” button to apply your changes
  5. To Download: Click the download button to save as MP4 file

Best Uses for Each Video Type:

  • Full Branded: YouTube, Facebook posts, email marketing
  • Full Unbranded: MLS, sharing with other agents
  • Teaser Videos: Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok

Why Videos Work: Video content gets 5x more engagement than static posts and helps your listings stand out in social media feeds!

Phase 6: Creating Print Materials

Step 10: Create Professional Flyers

  1. From the Site Summary page, click the “Print Materials” tab (not Marketing Kit tab!)
  2. Click “Add a Flyer” button
  3. Browse and select from available flyer templates
  4. Choose the template that best matches your property style

Step 11: Customize Your Flyer Using the Visual Editor

  1. Replace Photos:
    • Click on image placeholders
    • Select from your property photos
  2. Edit Text:
    • Click directly on any text area
    • Add property details, price, features
  3. Add Custom Elements:
    • Heading: Click “Heading” on left to add banners like “Just Listed”
    • Text Boxes: Click “Text” to add descriptions or amenities
    • Shapes: Add design elements, Realtor logo, Equal Housing logo
  4. Final Step: Click “Save & Close” to finish

Step 12: Use Your Completed Flyer

  • Print Directly: Click “Print” button from the flyer page
  • Download: Save as PDF for digital sharing
  • Share: Email to potential buyers or post on social media

Practical Uses:

  • Handouts for open houses
  • Attachments to yard signs
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Social media posts

Phase 7: Understanding Your Analytics

Step 13: Review Weekly Traffic Reports

  1. In the “Marketing Kit” tab, find the analytics section
  2. Monitor these key metrics weekly:
    • Total Website Views: Number of people who visited
    • Photo Views: Which images get the most attention
    • Lead Captures: Contact information collected from visitors
    • Social Shares: How often your content gets shared
    • Peak Viewing Times: When most people visit

Step 14: Use Data to Improve Your Marketing

  • High Traffic + Low Leads: Improve your lead capture form or call-to-action
  • Low Overall Traffic: Increase social media promotion and sharing
  • Popular Photos: Use these successful images in future marketing
  • Peak Times: Schedule social media posts when your audience is most active

Pro Tip: Share these analytics with your sellers! They love seeing concrete data about marketing performance.

Getting Started Right Now

Ready to dive in? Here’s your first assignment:

  1. Log into your account using the credentials Aaron provided
  2. Find a recent listing in your Sites tab
  3. Create your first social tile using the “Just Listed” template
  4. Download and post it to your favorite social media platform
  5. Watch the engagement and see the difference professional marketing makes!

You’ll be amazed at how easy and professional everything looks. Within 30 minutes, you’ll have marketing materials that rival the biggest real estate teams in your market.